A Gift Guide for New Mama's

As a new mama, I know that I would have LOVED any and all of these when I had my baby. Even though my son is not a newborn anymore, I still would appreciate these beautiful gifts. (Especially the one line a day journal). Spoil a new mom and show her you support her in her new chapter! Most of the products come from small local DC shops. All of the links of where to buy these are listed below!

Card https://threelittles.co/collections/grown-ups/products/card-tiny-human

Matching shirt and onesie https://www.etsy.com/listing/724815921/breast-feeding-gift-matching-mom-and?epik=dj0yJnU9Q2tReklNUUpsR3paQlVVY1lCcWZ6OXh0azh2cWhHTHUmcD0wJm49b18xWUgzSmJHTm84eERUajlJMThTdyZ0PUFBQUFBRl9PeXNj

Olivia macaron https://oliviamacaron.com/collections/shop-all/products/favor-box

Brightening Face mask (very needed with those sleepless nights) https://skincando.com/shop/lux-beauty-products/pumpkin-enzyme-mask/

Caffeine free Energy drinks (also very needed while breastfeeding) https://amwy.me/ou3IZBPi1

Dinner kit https://www.hellofresh.com/menus/

One line a day memory journal https://bookshop.org/books/canvas-one-line-a-day-a-five-year-memory-book-yearly-memory-journal-and-diary-natural-canvas-cover/9781452174792?aid=457&listref=books-to-welcome-in-the-new-year-and-sustain-you-through-2021

Be still my soul print https://www.desert2district.com/shop/be-still-my-soul-print-in-rose-gold?category=D2D%20prints%20and%20stickers

A Gift Guide for Mothers

What would we do without our moms?! Here are some great gift bundle ideas to give to someone you love and cherish. My favorite gift is the state print because you can customize it to where they live now or where their children live. Most of the products are from local shops in DC. I added links to where to find each of these below! Happy gifting!

Motherhood Water bottle https://www.zazzle.com/motherhood_funny_quote_for_new_mother_stainless_steel_water_bottle-256748932472385947?rf=238943032443585306&tc=lyricalpinswaterbottles_3general3_020220&pm=&epik=dj0yJnU9WTcwM0JaTVJ3ZXUtaUlDa3VtOVQyenNUWlBubEVyWVAmcD0wJm49b01nZk1QTGhKd2gzYll5VWN1VlRmdyZ0PUFBQUFBRl9PdS13

Olivia macaron https://oliviamacaron.com/collections/shop-all/products/favor-box?variant=31576247118

Candle https://warmemberscandle.com/collections/candle-shop/products/home-for-the-holidays

Rings https://www.diamentjewelry.com/products/gemstone-split-ring-round

One line a day memory journal https://bookshop.org/books/canvas-one-line-a-day-a-five-year-memory-book-yearly-memory-journal-and-diary-natural-canvas-cover/9781452174792?aid=457&listref=books-to-welcome-in-the-new-year-and-sustain-you-through-2021

Bath salts https://www.milesofmoisture.com/product/rose-beautifying-bath-salts/

State sign https://www.desert2district.com/shop/hc82usvxwggvp7a4y9404ykm4qouw8?category=D2D%20prints%20and%20stickers

LIFE II 18 in 2018 Update (with FREE downloadable template)

It’s been too long since I both posted and updated my progress on my 18 in 2018 list. Now that we’re officially halfway through the year, I thought an update was due. 

For those of you unfamiliar, I first heard the idea to make a list of 18 things I want to do in 2018 on the podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin (and I’m actually listening to the latest podcast as I type this!), and I immediately loved the idea. I have always liked new year’s resolutions, but found it hard to keep a lot of resolutions that were focused on habit change. The 18 in 2018 list has been so fun and rewarding for me because it enabled me to put more “resolution”-esque goals on my list with very concrete, one-time experiences or to-dos that were easier to achieve. Speaking of which, on to my 18 in 2018 updates sketch.

Desert 2 District Design II 18 in 2018 updates

Putting this together, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I’ve done in half a year. Most of what’s left on my list is planning travel, which I love to do so I think I should be able to get that done without too much difficulty. I’ve fallen the furthest behind on my spin goal, so I’ll need to make that happen soon. In terms of my habit goals, I am definitely making progress, but need to keep the momentum going the rest of the year.

If you’d like to use my template, you can download the image here (visit the link and right click on the image to download). Just print it and you can create your own progress report! 

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I'm Heidi, the creator and owner of Desert 2 District Design. I moved to D.C. in 2015 after spending most of my life in Arizona. I absolutely love D.C., but found myself a little homesick and missing some of my favorite desert plants (cacti, of course), the endless sunshine, and the laid-back vibes of the Southwest, so I started painting as a way to unwind and to bring some of the desert to my new home. It's been almost a year since I started my Instagram account, and I've been so surprised and grateful to find this beautiful and supportive community of artists and art lovers. 

If you know me from Instagram, you probably know that I love to paint (mostly watercolor), letter, bullet journal, and collage. I'm hoping to share more of my art here, but to also share more of myself--my love of travel, reading, cooking delicious vegan food, and yoga. 

I hope you'll follow along and say hi!