I am so excited to announce the release of my dear friend, Barn Owl Primitives, newest sign! Inspired by those vintage alphabet blocks we all know and love, the new READ sign has stolen my heart! They also come in other words like: MAKE, PLAY, DREAM and CREATE--check out the collection here. And it's your lucky day because I am givi[...]
There's no doubt that the Stella Dot Spring 2016 collection is my favorite yet! And tomorrow is the day! All the beauties you see here (and so many more) will be available for purchase January 12th. SD also outdid themselves by adding to their line of "versatile" pieces (my personal favs). While you're shopping, taking a look f[...]
Do less, feel more. 2016 intentions. I’ve been thinking about this a lot over the past couple weeks. Sometimes these thoughts run through my mind in moments when I feel on top of the world, capable of anything, hopeful for the future, self encouraging, optimistic. Other times these thoughts run through my mind in moments of self[...]
Thank you for supporting the sponsors who help support this blog and our family. I love books. I've always loved books. When I was a kid, my parents got rid of our television and gave me a jar filled with coins that I could use at our local used book store. So I read. And I read. And I read. I read anything I could get my hand[...]
Winter clothes are by far my favorite! Layers. Oversized sweaters. Flannels, hats and rain boots. This year, my winter wardrobe has been made up mostly of what I consider to be classic pieces--those essentials that pretty much stay in style through the decades. Denim, plaid, vests and booties--all day, every day. Running erra[...]
**SCROLL TO END OF POST FOR A GIVEAWAY** Giving presents was a language of love in my family growing up. I was raised on heartfelt gifts and thoughtful surprises. The gifts were never about accumulating material possessions. Unwrapping a present from my grandparents, auntie or mom was the same as them telling me: I know you. I get yo[...]
It is my absolute favorite time of year! Everything, even every day, mundane tasks seem to have a bit of magic sprinkled on them. I get to beam as my kids decorate the tree and sing Christmas songs. I get to cuddle by the fire and drink hot chocolate in my slippers. And I get to say things like "If you're not nice to your brother[...]
