week in review

monday we celebrated mr. monaco’s birthday- yay!! 
i woke up early and surprised him with hot cinnamon rolls, yogurt, and fruit 
later that day we went to whiskey and fork in south park {where they serve whiskey on tap- you can see it in the photo below} and offer lots of yummy food! 
 baby boy is getting spoiled already 
more love from bloggers, family, and friends 
thank you!! 
 lots of walking around our neighborhood/city – these pretty flowers caught my eye! 
 i am dreaming about taking bubble baths again and have read mixed reviews
i go back to the doctor on august 20 but what have you been told? is it safe?
also, i adore our restored wood shelf in our tub- i bought it on etsy and use it all the time! 
over three years later and i still fall in love every.single.time i look at my engagement ring
thank you again, mr. monaco
i adore everything about it.
 i shared updated baby bump photos – fifteen weeks!!
along with my thoughts on being a boy mom
 enjoying a latte at little spoon eatery in myer’s park 
– walks, pandora, blogs, baby dreaming, and cute coffee shops
are my favorite parts about this summer-
 i love our home. it’s made being inside a lot this summer {due to extreme heat}
 much more enjoyable!
here is a shot from our master bedroom- a bookcase with some of my very favorite things/people 
 i sent a lot of snail mail out to family and friends 
lastly, i started reading the book, luckiest girl alive, by jessica knoll and really love it so far! 
did you read it? thoughts? 
have a great weekend!
{all photos were captured with my iPhone 5s}
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Rebecca at XOXO Rebecca
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Comments (45)

  • Birdhouse Books

    July 24, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    You had a good week! Your photos are amazing — I am so impressed that you took them all with phone.

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 4:47 pm

      thank you! 🙂

  • Caroline @ In Due Time

    July 24, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    Beautiful pictures!!! Congrats on your pregnancy!!!!

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 4:48 pm

      thank you so much!!

  • Kelsey @ The Peacock Roost

    July 24, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    Beautiful photos! Love that restored wood shelf on your tub!
    Kelsey
    thepeacockroost.com

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 4:48 pm

      thank you so much! i can't remember the name of the shop but i just searched 'restored wood tub shelf' i think?! we love it!

    2. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      i will try to look for it and will let you know if i find it!

  • Mrs Bishop

    July 24, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    Love your photos- SO cute! And yum to cinnamon rolls and lattes!

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      thank you so much! the cinnamon rolls are from trader joe's and always love a latte!!

  • Anonymous

    July 24, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    Those cinnamon rolls look amazing!!!! All of your photos are beautiful, looks like you had a great week!

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      thank you! it was a great week- the cinnamon rolls are from trader joe's!

  • Unknown

    July 24, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    Sounds like you had a great week. I haven't read that book, but now I want to. Beautiful bump picture.

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      🙂 hope you love it! and thank you!

  • Sammy

    July 24, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    Those cinnamon rolls look so good! And your ring is gorgeous, great job to the Mr.

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 5:02 pm

      thank you! he did such a great job- and the rolls are from trader joe's! have a great weekend

  • gillian claire

    July 24, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    I love all these "little peeks" into your week! Such pretty pictures. 🙂

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 5:42 pm

      thank you so much!!

  • Holly Housewife

    July 24, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    Lover weekly roundups!
    That cinnabun yummy!
    Your ring is beautiful, I love loving at my ring too, 5 years old but still catches my eye everyday 🙂
    I need to know where you got that adorable cat photo! I have two Himalayans :))

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 5:44 pm

      thank you! the cinnamon rolls are from trader joe's/i baked them and yes, love my ring!! the painting of the cat is a watercolor that my cousin, kelly, painted for us last christmas – sadly, we lost our beloved cat, pierre, on oct 5 last year when we discovered him on the train track in front of our house… it was devastating. he was nine/an indoor cat and we loved him so much. we have no idea how he got out and are still heartbroken. so she surprised us with this beautiful panting- it's so special to us. xo

  • M

    July 24, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    Sounds like you've had an awesome week! These photos are gorgeous. I love the little shelf with the cat photo and flowers!

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 5:45 pm

      thank you- so much! it's been great! hope you have a great weekend *the painting of the cat is a watercolor that my cousin, kelly, painted for us last christmas – sadly, we lost our beloved cat, pierre, on oct 5 last year when we discovered him on the train track in front of our house… it was devastating. he was nine/an indoor cat and we loved him so much. we have no idea how he got out and are still heartbroken. so she surprised us with this beautiful panting- it's so special to us. xo

  • Mistle

    July 24, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    Those cinnamon rolls look so yummy! Bubble baths are always so nice. Hopefully you'll get one soon! I absolutely love that wood shelf in your tub. I am currently reading the Husbands Secret and its pretty good. Luckiest Girl Alive is on my list to read soon!

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 7:15 pm

      ohh i want to read the husband's secret!! you will have to let me know what you think! i have heard mixed reviews but mostly good!

    2. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 7:16 pm

      and thank you so much!!

  • Robyn Proctor

    July 24, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    What better way to start your birthday than with cinnamon rolls?! I love your ring, it's gorgeous. You have so many pretty pictures 🙂

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 7:16 pm

      🙂 thank you so much! it's my dream ring and he loved the rolls! trader joe's does it again…

  • Amy

    July 24, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    my lanta
    those cinnamon rolls = i need them

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 7:16 pm

      🙂 trader joe's = true love.

  • Unknown

    July 24, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    That wood shelf?!? Swoon. I so so want one, now! Those flowers are gorgeous. There's just something about flowers that makes me smile instantly! I love them all so so much. Your little book case in the bedroom is stunning. I just read your comment to someone else above about the sweet kitty in the painting. He was precious, i'm sorry for your loss. And I, too, fall in love all over when I look at my engagement ring.

    I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 7:17 pm

      thank you so much! I am going to have to find the shop on etsy and share it will blogland! i love it. and thank you- it was a hard loss. we loved him so much and the painting is SO accurate! <3 and i fall in love- every time. it's my dream ring! have a great weekend, leslie!!

  • Darcy

    July 24, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    Those cinnamon roles look so good! What a nice birthday surprise!
    amemoryofus.com

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      thank you so much!!

  • momwithfive

    July 24, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    Oh, I love your pictures! They're beautiful.

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 9:06 pm

      thank you so much!!

  • Unknown

    July 24, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    I love the photography on your site. I can't believe it's from an iphone!

    Your home is gorgeous – btw

    Sarah Noel – sarahsmirks.com

    1. nelle monaco

      July 24, 2015 at 9:06 pm

      awe, thank you SO much!! 🙂

  • Mattie @ Northwest Native

    July 24, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    Your ring is so pretty! I love that your little boy is being spoiled already. 🙂

    1. nelle monaco

      July 25, 2015 at 12:57 am

      thank you!!! and i know- our village is a great one! so grateful

  • elle jo

    July 24, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    Those cinnamon rolls look like they are to die for! Happy birthday to Mr. Monaco! And I get the same way about my engagement ring. I think my friends I'm silly for it, but I love it so much and what it represents.

    liz @ sundays with sophie

    1. nelle monaco

      July 25, 2015 at 12:58 am

      thank you! they are from trader joe's … and it's such a special thing! i just love how he picked out my ideal ring! i love it. have a great weekend

  • LHWinstead

    July 25, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    Looks like a fun/ relaxing week 🙂 I always love book recommendations!! Thanks for sharing!

  • Claire Voss

    July 27, 2015 at 1:41 am

    Those cinnamon rolls look amazing! Are they homemade? If so, I'd love the recipe.:) Your engagement ring is GORGEOUS.:)

  • Veronica Lee Burns

    July 27, 2015 at 3:34 am

    the tub shelf is awesome! And I love the bookshelf

  • Unknown

    July 27, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    I love the post Have a wonderful week dear:)

    bloglovin.com/blogs/printed-sea-3880191

  • Angela

    July 27, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    I haven't read the Luckiest Girl Alive yet, but I've heard good things about it. The cinnamon rolls look amazing!

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