Myla month-by-month: 5 months

So I'm like two weeks late on this post but on the 21st of last month, Myla turned 5 months. It's crazy how quickly time is flying. It seems like she has developed a whole new side to her personality since last month and I love it. Here is what she has been up to:

• Still rolling like a steamroller.
• She only sleeps on her tummy now.
• Myla is a growler. Don't know why but she loves to growl.
• This little one loves to be sung to.
• Extremely ticklish in so many places: neck, armpits, tummy, and her cute little thighs.
• Sucks on her tiny thumb.
• She has a tiny little tooth that cut through (ouch), but she took it like a champ.
• Had her first baby food meal of avocado mixed with some delicious breastmilk. She loved it.
• Falls asleep on her own for naps and at night with little to no fuss.

Myla is a petite little girl with a lot of energy and spunk. She smiles at anyone with a face and we couldn't be happier to have her.

Look at those long and skinny feet of hers! They are the cutest! The headband she's wearing can be found in my Etsy shop <here>.

I have been trying to up my photography skills by taking more artistic photographs. In these photos I used a lot of natural light. Whenever I take photos, I turn off the lights, pull up the blinds and start shooting. That sun is seriously one of God's greatest creations. I don't plan to become a photographer but I love the practice. Someday I hope to get an 85mm lens but unfortunately that won't be anytime soon.

Positive thinking: I've been really into vampire diaries lately. I had my reservations (it being about vampires and all), but I really like it! It's more than what I expected it to be. Cleaning is always more exciting while watching Netflix.

Looking forward to: My sister Julie is a presenter for the makeup company Younique. She is doing so good with it too! I have been using their 3D fiber lashes and they are totally different than anything I've ever seen in a mascara. I am doing a tutorial and product review for her and I am so excited to show you this crazy eyelash goodness!

xoxo, Missy Dorius

Grand opening of DailyMade!

As promised, today is the grand opening of my new Etsy shop, DailyMade! That's right, it's officially up and running and I am so excited about it. Thanks for all of the love and support you have all shown me. I am especially grateful for my wonderful husband John for sticking with me during my never ending entrepreneurial endeavors. He is the greatest.

Of course Myla is my little model. However, these headbands come in 4 sizes: newborn, infant, child, and adult. Now you and your little one can match!

Currently we hold four different fabric prints: floral ivory, charcoal scallops, modern stitches, and pink scallops. I love, love, LOVE these prints. I ordered them from Fabric Worm from the Bari J. Ackerman, Emmy Grace collection. All fabrics are jersey knit so they have a good stretch to them. These headbands actually stay on too. I am not sure why but they even stay on Myla's head and she is my little wiggle-worm. 

In honor of the grand opening, I am offering free shipping on all purchases with this coupon code: GRANDOPENING. This coupon will run now clear through Saturday so hurry while you can! As time goes on I will be adding more styles and fabrics. Stay tuned!

Positive thinking: Myla woke up with an eye infection yesterday and I have heard time and time again that a few drops of breastmilk is the best thing you can do. I dropped some in Myla's eye every time she would nurse and when she woke up this morning it was almost all healed. Man that stuff is magical. I am so happy to be able to breastfeed her.

Looking forward to: I know this Etsy stuff is going to be a huge learning process and I am so excited for it. I need something to keep me busy other than Myla, so everybody put in your orders!

xoxo, Missy Dorius

Big announcement!

So I have decided to start up a shop on Etsy! Crazy I know. Truth is we are in need of some extra money before we move in the fall. So I kicked into my creative mode and did some brainstorming, and experimenting and came up with a plan. A few posts back I did a headband tutorial and it got a lot of hits so I have decided to make them and sell them. I ordered my fabrics the other day and it just got here yesterday! It is so cute and I can't hardly wait. So I announce to you DailyMade! Although I am starting off making knit headbands, I may venture out and expand if it does well. 

The grand opening of DailyMade will be July 1st. I will start making the headbands in a few days after I get caught up on laundry and organize a space for my projects. Can't wait to share it all with you. 

Positive thinking: I got to talk with Alisa on the phone last night when she got home from her mission for a brief minute. I couldn't help but shed a few tears. I just love her so much.

Looking forward to: Is it too early to be looking forward to Myla's first nap?

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xoxo, Missy Dorius