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Had a little fun with our masks. What a crazy year it has been - whew!

Had a little fun with our masks. What a crazy year it has been - whew!

Baby | Our Lake Country Orchard Photoshoot (34 weeks) with Danae Marie Photography

July 31, 2021

Danae took our fabulous pregnancy announcement photos back in June so things had changed a lot since then and we needed another photo session. Obviously I had a much more noticeable bump now! :)

And we are so in love with them! Once again Danae captured this precious milestone / life event for us beautifully.

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In Baby Tags baby, photography, photoshoot, pregnancy, expecting, sponge, lake country, british, columbia, canada, apple, lebraun, shabraun
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Baby | Our Favorite Baby Products: 0-3 Months

May 24, 2021

Now that we have first-hand experience I wanted to share what items we found most useful with a newborn through 3 months - our most used items, products that made our life easier, and our little one's favorite things.

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In Baby Tags baby, products, 0-3 months, favorite, registry, postpartum, newborn

Baby | Your Baby Is Not Growing (Our Early IUGR Diagnosis)

May 7, 2021

Our baby was diagnosed at 26 weeks with Asymmetric Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR). Such an early diagnosis and with measurements in the 2nd percentile labeled our pregnancy “critical and high risk".” Definitely not what you expect with a first pregnancy, especially one during a global pandemic. Although every case is different, hopefully our story will help other with similar diagnosis. The key point—You are not alone! The diagnosis is one that encompasses a wide-range of causes and outcomes. Please reach out if you have specific questions. I am not a doctor, but I can share what I know from our experience.

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In Baby Tags baby, aurelia, iugr, intrauterine, growth, restriction, diagnosis, pregnancy, monitoring, nst
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Baby | My Favorite Postpartum Products

April 30, 2021

Postpartum is an exciting time for new mothers. You get to meet, take care of, watch and learn who your little one is. But it’s also a time of huge adjustments and healing for you as a new mom (or second time or more time mom. For me I got so wrapped up in planning for baby and the ups-and-downs of our pregnancy that I was unprepared for postpartum. There were so many things I was not expecting. Now I know. Hopefully my ignorance will help others prepare for this crazy time. I’ve rounded up some products that truly helped me pull through those first six weeks.

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In Baby Tags baby, postpartum, pregnancy, favorite, robe, breastpump, breastmilk
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Baby | Pregnancy Faves: My Must-Have Items

April 27, 2021

Chances are if you're checking out this page you're pregnant. First off, congratulations! The 9 month journey is such an exciting time. I mean it's life changing. Seriously nothing will ever be the same again (but in the best possible way). Being pregnant is cool and weird and fun and uncomfortable. All the emotions wrapped up in one thing. I've rounded up some items that really made a difference during my pregnancy in the hopes they can help you out too.

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In Baby Tags baby, pregnancy, favorite, products, expecting, sponge
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Baby | 15 Things I Learned From My C-Section

April 22, 2021

As someone who enjoyed reading all the books to feel “prepared” and since April is C-section Awareness Month I wanted to share my insights after my cesarean section experience for all those future mamas out there. These are just some of my thoughts, things I didn’t expect, and tips that helped.

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In Baby Tags baby, c-section, section
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Baby | He or She? Old Wives Tales Gender Predictions

November 13, 2020

Not knowing baby’s gender has been such a fun experience for LeBraun and me. A few weekends ago we got our parents and siblings together—virtually—again to go through some Old Wives Tales Gender Predictions and to share some of favorite baby name possibilities. What do you think Sponge will be? Are you Team Boy or Team Girl?

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In Baby Tags baby, shabraun, wives tales, gender, prediction, boy, girl, pink, red, blue
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Baby | First Trimester Recap + Q&A

October 15, 2020

There were so many great questions asked on our stories and I tried to cover most of them, but some needed much longer answers so I compiled them here. Hope it's insightful for those TTC or considering it or give you what you were looking for if you were the one who asked the question.

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In Baby Tags baby, sponge, shabraun, first trimester, q+A, recap
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Baby | Surprise, We're Pregnant!!!

October 6, 2020

LeBraun + I are over the moon excited to become parents to this sweet little one! And we had a fantastic time with Danae Marie Photography. She captured our joy perfectly!

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Hi, I'm Shalan! Studioist.co is my journal devoted to adventures, creativity, recipes, and my husband LeBraun and I's semi-nomadic lifestyle. I spend most of my days wondering how to combine my two loves, traveling and illustrations. The rest of my time I spend trying to create awesome gluten-free, dairy-free recipes. I want this to be a place of inspiration and encouragement as well as a fun place to spend your time. And yes, sometimes it gets messy, but I wouldn't have it any other way.


Here’s what shakin’, bacon!

@Studioist

Homemade popsicles make a simply subLIME treat! Canada Day 🇨🇦and the 4th of July 🇺🇸are coming up next week + there’s nothing like enjoying a cold popsicle on a hot day. ☀️ It’s the ultimate refresher! | Recipe on the blog

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Hi, 👋 I’m Shalan. I love Rice Krispie treats, illustrating buildings, walking outside + spending hours in bookstores. #fridayintroductions 
The charming @shakespeareandcoparis has a collection that is literally overflowing into the sidewalk. ?
GF/V STRAWBERRIES & CREAM CHEESE TOAST // Now everybody is on the avocado toast train, and admittedly it’s one of my favorites as well, but for a colorful, fresh summer alternative we’re hopping aboard the strawberry toast train. 🍓A
Rêve un petit rêve de moi! 💕
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PARIS ITINERARY PT 2 // Spiral outward on the second half of our 10 day itinerary—La Rive Guache,  La Marais, Montparnasse + Versailles! Now on the blog.

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🇫🇷 Nestled on a cobbled stone corner of Paris’ charming Montmartre neighborhood, La Madison Rose has been serving up coffee to the local artists and writers for more than 100 years! 
Hand-drawn + watercolored illustration now available in my
🇫🇷 Lesser know that its neighbor Notre-Dame de Paris, Saints-Chapelle is not to be missed! It has one of the most extensive 13th century stained glass collection anywhere in the world. 🤩 Seriously WOW!
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🇫🇷 PARIS ITINERARY PT 1 // You could spend years in Paris and still have more to see, it’s just that kind of place—a city filled with enchantment! 
Most people can swing a 10 day holiday so that’s what we wrote up. A jam-packed 10
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Summer Treats!

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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Strawberry Cream Pie
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Strawberry Cream Pie
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pretzel Salad
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pretzel Salad
Gluten-Free Watermelon, Tomato + Feta Salad
Gluten-Free Watermelon, Tomato + Feta Salad
Gluten-Free, Vegan Peach Crisp
Gluten-Free, Vegan Peach Crisp
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Rum Cake
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Rum Cake

A FEW OF MY FAVORITES

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#shabraun | Our Rehearsal Dinner Video by Dallas Wilson Wedding Films
#shabraun | Our Rehearsal Dinner Video by Dallas Wilson Wedding Films
Travel Guide | Nashville Wall Guide Pt. 1 - Where to get that IG-Worthy Mural Shot
Travel Guide | Nashville Wall Guide Pt. 1 - Where to get that IG-Worthy Mural Shot
#shabraun | Our Wedding Video by Dallas Wilson Wedding Films
#shabraun | Our Wedding Video by Dallas Wilson Wedding Films
Gluten-Free, Vegan S’more Cookies
Gluten-Free, Vegan S’more Cookies
Travel Guide | Maui, Hawaii
Travel Guide | Maui, Hawaii
Gluten-Free, Keto Lemony Lemon Bars
Gluten-Free, Keto Lemony Lemon Bars
Homemade popsicles make a simply subLIME treat! Canada Day 🇨🇦and the 4th of July 🇺🇸are coming up next week + there’s nothing like enjoying a cold popsicle on a hot day. ☀️ It’s the ultimate refresher! | Recipe on the blog

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Hi, 👋 I’m Shalan. I love Rice Krispie treats, illustrating buildings, walking outside + spending hours in bookstores. #fridayintroductions 
The charming @shakespeareandcoparis has a collection that is literally overflowing into the sidewalk. ?
GF/V STRAWBERRIES & CREAM CHEESE TOAST // Now everybody is on the avocado toast train, and admittedly it’s one of my favorites as well, but for a colorful, fresh summer alternative we’re hopping aboard the strawberry toast train. 🍓A
Rêve un petit rêve de moi! 💕
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#ilovemyhusband #hubbyandwifey #paris #parisjetaime #parisfrance #loveinparis #cityoflove #highscoolsweethearts #lockbridge #lockbridgeparis #studioist
PARIS ITINERARY PT 2 // Spiral outward on the second half of our 10 day itinerary—La Rive Guache,  La Marais, Montparnasse + Versailles! Now on the blog.

Studioist.co/posts/travel-itinerary-10-days-in-paris-2
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#paris #parisjetaime #pa
🇫🇷 Nestled on a cobbled stone corner of Paris’ charming Montmartre neighborhood, La Madison Rose has been serving up coffee to the local artists and writers for more than 100 years! 
Hand-drawn + watercolored illustration now available in my