Newborn Family Phots with Domus Aurea

I have to admit something. When I was a new mom to Eleanor I didn’t exactly understand investing in newborn photos. Being a photographer myself, I thought it was silly to pay someone to take the photos and stubbornly decided to take them myself. BIG MISTAKE. I regret this. Looking back the photos are okay but they are nothing to the special keepsake photos Renee shot of Eloise and Beatrice. Eleanor got a few photos of the three of us (Me, Brice, and Eleanor) while the camera was balancing on books and her changing table. Fast forward to me learning the hard way why you need a professional, Eloise and Beatrice have magazine worthy photos.

Also, not all newborn photographers are created equal. It takes a patient saint of a human to take newborn photos. What you don’t see in 90% of these photos: Eleanor melting down, Beatrice screaming, and Eloise refusing to take a photo. Guess who smiled through it all, Renee. I am always in awe of her kindness and calmness. Through the screams all I could hear was, “Do not worry. Take your time. Your daughters are perfect. Do you need to feed Beatrice? I can wait.” Is that not what every mom needs to hear in the midst of a meltdown? Also, can we talk about her talents as a photographer? Her photos are incredible. They capture the love and rawness of a family with a new baby. I never get tired of seeing her work.

I am so happy I wised up and worked with Renee. To have photos this beautiful of my family, that I can cherish for the rest of our lives is truly priceless. I also need to say that we worked with her sister, Nicole Proft, on the most beautiful keepsake film of our shoot. It brings both a smile and a tear every time I watch it. A smile, because I am so overwhelmed with the family I have been blessed with and a tear, because I know these moments are fleeting so to have something so special captured in such a beautiful way is very touching. When you book Renee tell her you want to add on the film. Trust me. JUST TRUST ME, you will not regret it.

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Whereabouts: Dallas, TX

Baby • Cygnet Living

I started following Cygnet Living a few months ago on Instagram. It is no surprise that I adore classic clothing for children. I am happy to spend money on pieces that are quality and timeless. Cygnet is exactly that. The way the monogram their pieces is so exquisite. I can’t properly explain how beautiful each piece is, all I can say is for you to check them out yourself. shop Cygnet here

• The Three Swimsuits I Love

Searching for a swimsuit is daunting, especially post baby. For my recent trip I purchased so many options that did not work. It was so discouraging. I finally found three that I really liked and are worthy of sharing! You can check out the swimsuits and read the post by clicking here.

Petite Keep Trunks

I recently received a bag full of items my parents had saved from my childhood. It was so sweet that they saved all of this, but there was a lot. I love that Petite Keep trunks are not only classic and stunning but also a way to beautifully store only the most precious baby items.  As someone who is extremely nostalgic, these are right up my ally. I have already started filling up Eleanor’s with her silver spoon and toothbrush, her outfit she wore home from the hospital, and her baby book. We have had so much fun going through the trunk every night and I love getting to explain what each piece is.

Each trunk comes in a small (petite) or large (grand) size. You can also choose between white, blue, or pink for the outside, 9 different fabrics for the inside, as well as the trim. Lastly, you can choose the script and style of the monogram. These pieces are truly customizable which makes them even more special.

If your family needs one of these beautiful Petite Keeps trunks, you can use code MARY10 for 10% off your order.

at home • The Placemat

I recently went to a lunch at a beautiful home in Punta Cana. The table was set to perfection, which had me realizing I needed to up my placemat game! These Deborah Rhodes placemats were the same we ate on that day (except in green). I purchased the natural color immediately and am now wanting the pale pink! They are GORGEOUS! buy them here

Outfits • $14 Statement Earring

All of a sudden I have such a love for statement earrings. Since I dress pretty minimal I have found that it can add the pop my outfits often need. I absolutely love these sparkly earrings from Bauble Bar. They look like they are $50 but are on sale for $14! shop them here

Outfits • The Kids Sweater

I bought this for Eleanor a few months ago and received so many questions. But what I really want to know, does it come in my size? It is the sweetest little kids sweater and I can’t wait to dress Eleanor in it. It would also make for the perfect gift! shop it here

A complete List of Baby Girls Names


I never thought I would have to chose so many different girl names. Truth be told, I always thought if I ever became a mother, I would be a boy mom. Isn’t that a bit laughable now? Well, fate would have it I am a girl mom, three times over. And because of that, I have compiled a pretty solid list of girl names. Below is a section of names I created and then a list of names I had you all submit to me on Instagram. I hope it helps any other moms out there needing that perfect little girl name.

Mary’s List of Names:+
Eleanor
Eloise
Mary
Colette
Daphne
Delphine
Penelope – Penny
Lucille
Amelia
Tippi
Evelyn
Brigitte
Rose
Philippa – Pippa
Marguerite
Evelyn
Heidi
Lisette
Colette
Constance
Cecile
Cecilia
Emilie
Charlotte – Lottie
Beatrice – Bea

Names Submitted Via Instagram:
Margot
Marie
Marthe
Mathilde
Justine
Alexandra
Faustine
Eliza
Charlotte
Catherine
Annabelle
Claire
Elizabeth
Emmaline
Madeleine
Jeanvienne
Emmie
Margaret
Céline
Berkeley
Genevieve
Vivian / Vivienne
Helen
Grace
Cora
Sloan
Harriet
Virginia
Frances
Louise
Margeaux
Edith
Bernadette
Jacqueline
Joséphine
Esteé
Phoebe
Elodie
Adrienne
Audrey
Isabella
Emilia
Carolina
Elle
Laure
Adelaide
Heloise
Eva
Helene
Adelaide
Melodie
Grace
Eugenie
Emeline
Sabine
Catherine
Gabrielle
Camille
Madelyn
Rosamund
Marjorie
Cozette
Alice
Elise
Esmé/ Esmée
Julia
June
Jolie
Chloé
Willa
Judy
Mary Louisa
Milly
Marianne
Juliette
Annie
Clémence
Lydia
Pearl
Odette
Clair
Lillian
Virginie
Evangeline
Aimee
Estelle
Fleur
Marion
Annette
Violette / Violet
Veronique
Lilette
Geneva
Ellis
Scarlet
Elianne
Antoinette
Clementine
Gertrude
Corinne
Emma
Sophie
Céleste
Hadley
Serafina
Adeline
Anne Frances
Laurence
Emmanuelle
Agnes
Belle
Manon
Mabel
Louisa
Giselle
Stella
Michel
Marie-Claire
Eliane
Elena
Priscilla
Victoria
Celia
Lorraine
Georgiana
Ophelia
Hadley
Nina
Emelie
Althee
Lorelei
Sienna
Olive
Ines
Isabelle
Arden
Marigold
Lydia
Cora Josephine
Merrin
Emmiline
Florence
Greer
Felicity
Elsie
Alizeé
Petra
Minette
Lucia
Célestine
Piper
Elivette
Edythe
Delia
Isalie
Marietta
Alegra
Gemma
Nathalie
Gigi
Adair
Charlotte
Savannah
Francine
Lucy
Anneleis
Tilly
Bette
Marlene
Michelle
Cecily
Maeve
Valentina
Lise
Ava
Eden
Rosie
Rosemary
Lucienne
Beckett
Florence
Elliane
Marie Amelie
Noelle
Astrid
Sandrine
Anastasia
Letty
Georgette
Marietta – Mariette
Anais
Noémie
Liliane
Camelia
Cordelia
Mattie
Rowan
Nanette
Sutton
Liza
Libby
Marla
Sallie
Elaina
Collins
Victoire
Jade
Arabella
Lila
Dorothy
Gwen
Ellen
Allison
Alexandria / Alexandra
Georgina
Marjorie
Lyla
Martine
Frannie
Sadie
Ruth
Carlisle
Mae
Sabrina
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