LAUREN PHELPS

the letter nest

Lunch with Heart

News and EventsLauren Phelps

Hi Friends,

After a successful virtual fundraiser this Mother’s Day, I was overjoyed to join some of my fellow MOMS heart MOMS collaborators in a box-packing luncheon for Welcome Baby USA.

Welcome Baby is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support new mothers in need. By providing boxes of essential items to hospitals and institutions in underserved communities, they ensure that new mothers across the country are able to provide for their baby despite financial need. These boxes contain critical supplies needed for the first month of life, including sanitary items, grooming items, and clothing.

The founders of Welcome Baby, Sarah Steinhardt and Juliet Fuisz, took on an incredible responsibility born out of their own post-partum experiences, and I am honored to give back alongside some of my favorite mom-founded brands.

From left, Neha Ruch of Mother Untitled, Sarah Steinhardt of Welcome Baby USA, Sally King McBride of The Letter Nest, and Lauren Phelps of Phelps Studio; Photo by Briar Rose Photo Co.

Our beautiful event was hosted at the home of Neha Ruch of Mother Untitled. By providing a space, we were able to gather and pack boxes together.

The boxes were enhanced with special donations from mom-founded brands: soft bibs from Weezie and Timo and Violet, and Naghedi pouches as special gift for mom.

We also engaged in watercolor painting, led by Sally of The Letter Nest. The hand-painted cards were added to the boxes with positive messages for the receiving mothers.

The event’s refreshments were generously donated by mom-founded companies. Stocked by Three Owls catered the event, Well provided water, Sophie James provided wine, and Maman provided sweet treats and favors to take home.

Thank you to all of the moms who came out to participate, and all of the companies that donated. The event was a major success due to generosity and love!

Donate to Welcome Baby here, and learn more about Moms heart Moms here.

Photos by Briar Rose Photo Co.

Love,

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MOMS HEART MOMS

News and EventsLauren Phelps

Hi Friends,

This month, I am excited to announce a special initiative I have launched with my good friend Sally King Mcbride of The Letternest.

We’ve gathered some of our favorite mom-founded and owned brands to form MOMS heart MOMS: a community of like-minded women coming together with a wholehearted mission to support mothers in need.

This month, we are supporting Welcome Baby USA: a charity committed to supplying new mothers with the supplies they will need for the first four weeks of life.

Join us in a virtual fundraiser running April 12th-May 12th, and follow along for a MAJOR GIVEAWAY in early May! Stay tuned on Instagram for all of the details.

To learn more about Welcome Baby and to donate to their cause, read here.

With love and gratitude,

A LOVE FOR MOTHERS

Born out of my postpartum experience. With a great support system, I was still struggling, and my mind kept returning to mothers of various circumstances and how they navigate the immense pressures of the early postpartum days. I also thought a lot about my young mother, who somehow, against all odds, managed to raise me well with so few resources and so little experience. I have a deep love for my fellow moms, and want to do something to give back for all they give their children and the world.

So, together, with some of the most generous women I know, we formed…

MOMS HEART MOMS

MOMS heart MOMS is a community of mom founders and business owners (or mom-founded brands) coming together with a wholehearted mission to support mothers in need. This collective of like-minded women are combining their love, talents and platforms to celebrate motherhood and do something beautiful for their fellow moms. 

Proceeds Benefit

Their mission is as simple as it is critical:

To provide low-income mothers with one package containing all of the items they’ll need for their newborn in the first four weeks of life.

Learn more here: welcomebabyusa.org

2024 CHAIRS

Sally King McBride - The Letter Nest

Lauren Phelps - Phelps Studio

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MOMS I HEART: Sally King McBride, founder of The Letter Nest

MusingsLauren Phelps

Hi Friends,

I am excited to launch the new series MOMS I HEART, highlighting some of the impactful, amazing, and inspiring moms in my life.

For this first edition, I am interviewing my great friend Sally King McBride, founder of The Letter Nest. As a veteran in the art world, Sally launched The Letter Nest in response to the mothers in her life. On a constant search for the perfect gift, Sally decided to create her own: hand-illustrated alphabet prints.

I am lucky to be partnering with Sally this month in the MOMS HEART MOMS virtual fundraiser. To learn more about the initiative, read on here, and stay tuned on Instagram for a special giveaway featuring a generous contribution from Sally.

Read on to learn more about Sally and The Letter Nest, and be sure to support her website and Instagram.

With love and gratitude,

MOMS I HEART

sally king mcbride

founder of the letter nest

Who or what made you a mom?

“My sons, Matt and Alex!”

A recent big little moment…

“I love that my kids have their own friendship independent of me and my husband. It's their own little world, with secrets, games, occasional hand-holding, and a lot of Pokemon.”

Daily ritual?

“Painting and Peloton.

And I love walking around NYC...”

The advice you didn’t take

“I generally steer clear of professionalized parenting advice—

I don't need more voices in my head than the one already present. :-) “

The advice you now give

“Don't do it all.”

Your wish for every mom

“A manicure.

And that she knows she's loved.”