Everything you need for vacay. Nothing you don't.
You know that phase about two weeks before a trip where you're mentally poolside, but physically still staring at a pile of tiny mismatched swimsuits wondering if anyone owns a single thing that still fits? Yeah. That's exactly what this edit is for.
A strong case for the matching set.
We talk a lot about the pieces that do the heavy lifting. The ones you reach for without thinking, that somehow always look right, and that your kid will wear on actual repeat without you having to beg.
Sets are that. But make it two pieces.
If motherhood has taught me anything, it’s that the women holding everything together deserve better than a last minute bouquet and half thought out candle.
So for this Mother’s Day edition of After Hours, I pulled together the things I’d actually want to receive - the thoughtful, pretty, useful, delightful little luxuries that feel like a proper pat on the back for the women doing the most.
A little inspiration for gifting, forwarding, or treating yourself accordingly. Let’s get into it.
The style they'll wear on repeat (and then some).
There are a lot of things you can overthink when getting your kids dressed. Tees are not one of them.
After hours in my 20s looked very, very different. These days, at 44 with two young kids, it’s a lot quieter, and honestly, it’s the pocket of time I look forward to. A little scrolling, a little unwinding, and finally a second to think about something beyond the day to day.
I’ve been wanting a space to share more of that with you. Something a little more personal, a little more me. The things I have and love, need (totally questionable), and very much want for our family and home. These are the kind of things I’d normally text a friend about or keep in my favorites album on my phone.
So here we are. I’ll talk through it all here, and keep everything linked over on ShopMy, essentially my running tab of what I’m wearing, using, eyeing, and adding to cart. Always evolving, just like my late night scrolls.
When you’re building your baby’s wardrobe, it’s easy to end up with drawers full of clothes that barely get worn. Between growth spurts, spit-ups, snack mishaps, and multiple outfit changes before you’ve even finished your coffee, babies really don’t need dozens of complicated outfits.
