Pastiche at Main

This is for all of you out-of-towners and family and friends who haven't been able to come see the new Lynchburg shop that I am privileged to be apart of, Pastiche at Main!

This will give you a good idea of what it's all about and what you'd find here.

  

 

 

And this is the girl behind Pastiche at Main, Haley Pavao. I cannot say enough about how proud I am of her. She is a savvy and organized businesswoman all the while being super creative and artistic. I am so blessed to know her/be inspired by her/call her friend and privileged to work along side her.

For professional product pictures, check out this album and follow Pastiche on facebook.

Etsy Spotlight at Dream Green DIY

 

While Carrie is in NYC with the Better Homes & Gardens Stylemaker Workshop and Party (how fabulous!),  I'm over at her blog, Dream Green DIY, sharing about how I opened my etsy shop and some of my best tips for treasure hunting! Check it out!

Easiest Monogram Ever + First Day of Preschool

You know what's not cute? Those pre-fab iron-on letter patches you can buy at Michael's/AC Moore/Joann's. They come in one font and one font only, Varsity. I know this because on the day before Grady was headed to Preschool, I went searching for something to add to his plain navy blue backpack. They make alphabet packs of iron-on letters that are pretty decent, but I was looking for something a little larger. Then I remembered something my good friend Martha taught me, iron-on denim patches are cheap and can be cut into any shape you want. Plus, denim is totally in, right?

  

So easy, right? Yes, this is what I was doing at 11 p.m. the night before he headed to Preschool.

I posted it to Instagram with this caption, A little late night monogramming before G's first day of preschool tomorrow. I may never be the planned and organized mom, but he will surely know how much I care about him.  But my friend Steph said it best when she commiserated, I'm not always organized...but I can pull an all-nighter like none other. :)

The things we moms do.

And then, how did this happen?

My baby grew up before my eyes as he marched right into his Preschool class and

never looked back. It's a weird mix of emotions to be a mom sometimes.

I want him to be independent, but I want him to need me.

I want him to grow and learn, but I want him to stay my baby.

It's hard to be a working mom, even just part-time.

But it's less hard when there is a preschool in the same building and

you know your child is in good hands.

I feel like I'm gonna blink and these photos are going to be playing in his senior slideshow. 

life lately

You know what I'm impressed by? Blogs run by moms with children.

I only have one child and I can hardly find the time to blog!

I miss being able to share projects and life with you guys!

But I am able to share little snippets of my life and projects I'm working on through Instagram,

so feel free to follow me @shelbygoodman.

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According to my iPhone, this is what summer has looked like so far:

Celebrating our 5 year anniversary with a little getaway sans Grady.

Yard saling. Always.

Making way for new treasures

Spending my 28th birthday with this sweet boy by my side.

Attempting 10 hour road trips

Adjusting to a toddler

Visiting family in Indiana

Watching my little brother get married

Exploring town with this one

Trip to the National Zoo

Fresh flowers from the garden

 Celebrating my Grady Boy's first birthday

 Experiencing firsts with him

(first ice cream)

(First trip to the beach)

 Working on new and exciting endeavors

 Meeting new family members

Hope your summer has been full of fun, family and fabulous experiences!

Find me on IG, I'd love to connect with you!