KATIE KENNEDY

What’s Happening This Summer
📍 Rowayton, CT

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I’m just over the moon that summer is officially/unofficially here. I would definitely call it my favorite season. There’s something about the hot weather and long days that I find so refreshing. There are more adventure opportunities, and I explore it all in flowing sundresses. When I’m on a summertime trip, I’m in my element. The fact that I’m on maternity leave from my 9-5 job until the end of July helps make this the best summer ever! Here’s a quick look at what’s happening and coming my way this summer. 

Baby’s First Trip to NYC

David and I are itching to get Brennan to New York for her visit as a city girl. The Upper East Side will always feel like home to us. So, the day must include coffee from one of our favorite spots, a trip to the MET, and shopping down Madison Avenue. If Brennan is really good, maybe we can sneak into Bemelmans for an early afternoon cocktail. The JFK Daiquiri is my favorite cocktail, and it’s been 9-plus months since I’ve had a sip. I think I deserve a little treat! 

Long Weekend in Newport

Since our little family has a lot of travel already slated for the Fall, we’re taking a practice run of staying at hotels. With that in mind, we have our eyes set on a long weekend in Newport and staying at Hammetts Hotel. Apart from being my favorite New England destination, I also love how walkable it is. Will that translate to exploring with a little one in a stroller? Only time will tell!

Visiting Family in Vermont

One of the things we’re most looking forward to this summer is introducing Brennan to her great-grandma. David has always been incredibly close with his grandma, and we’re so excited to have that continue for a second generation. For the Fourth of July holiday, we’ll be taking our longest road trip as a family of three to drive to Northern Vermont. We also hope to squeeze in an overnight trip to Woodstock to explore even more of the Green Mountain State with Brennan.

Summer Escape: TBA

With my parents all the way down in Florida, getting our little one together with her Nana and Poppi takes a little extra planning. We talked about a family rendezvous in New Orleans so Brennan can eat at her namesake restaurant, but she needs to be a little older for the Crescent City. Instead, I’m leaning toward visiting beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. Can you believe I’ve never been there before? Better late than never, especially when I can wander among the pastel facades with our sweet baby girl. 

Love from Connecticut,
Katie

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J. Crew New Arrivals: Vol. 2
📍 Rowayton, CT

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Now that Brennan is officially here, I can return to shopping and styling outfits. My body has gone through a lot of changes, but I feel incredibly fortunate to be back to my pre-baby dress size. This was not an expectation I had for myself, nor should it be for a new mother. However, it’s also my experience, and I wanted to be upfront with it. That being said, I can now look forward to new arrivals from J. Crew and dressing for the summer. It is my favorite season, and I’m more than ready to pack away bulky sweaters and layers. Here are a few pieces I have my eye on that I’ll be able to wear for years to come. Black and white, with pops of red, I’m planning on dressing like I’m in the South of France. Happy shopping!

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Since chambray feels like an unofficial fabric of the summer season, I knew I just had to snag this popover dress from J. Crew. I purchased it while 36 weeks pregnant and went up a size to accommodate the bump. Now, it’s perfectly oversized and will be perfect for warm, sunny dinners on the water and afternoons at the beach. Dress it up or down with red and navy accessories for a perfectly effortlessly nautical outfit. Is there anything more New England than that?

Love from Connecticut,
Katie

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A Short Update
📍 Flatiron District, NYC

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This blog post is a short one, written in between taking care of our precious Baby Girl, Brennan. I can’t believe that she is turning one month old this week. Our time is just flying by, and we’re trying desperately to cherish every moment. Honestly, she has nearly all of my focus and there’s not much to say for this post. Apart from tragically saying goodbye to our loyal companion of twelve years, Tripp, our family is doing well. As you can imagine, though, it feels like I have been on an emotional roller coaster these past few weeks. The fact that the literal best and worst days of my life can happen nearly simultaneously feels surreal, and I’m still trying to make sense of it all.

Brennan has been such a guiding light during this time. While my heart aches for the relationship with Tripp she missed out on, I’m doing my best to see the silver linings, wherever they may be. Right now, each milestone she inches closer to and each cuddle we share together is enough to make me feel that all is right in the world. While there’s a momentarily rainy cloud over our heads, I can see the sunnier skies just around the corner. Until then, I’ll be spending as much time as I can with my family and daydreaming of our next adventures together.

Love from NYC,
Katie

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