A Look Into Our Living Room Originally my plan was to show you guys the craft room/office. Except there has been quite a bit of crafting {sewing} going on in that room as of late, so it is hardly picture ready. So in the meantime, I thought we could take a look through the living room. This is our version of the "fancy" room {altho[...]
Fourth of July Backyard Party {in pictures} We had a small family get together on Saturday. A bunch of All-American food , red white and blue, and 100 degree weather. Star banner cut using my Silhouette. Doily Banner tutorial Flag Cake: store bought. Cake Pops Tutorial Burlap Table Runner Bows and Flags: Dollar Tre[...]
The Fourth of July makes me think of fireworks.And fireworks make me think of this song.And this song makes my heart race with inspiration,and motivation,and awesomeness.And awesomeness makes me think of you,of how much you matter--to me and to others,and the difference you are makingwithout even realizing it.Cuz baby, you're a firework.C[...]
Fourth of July Party IdeasOooo, this is one of my favorite holidays for so many reasons.Inspiration.Gratitude.Patriotism.And here are some of the pretty reasons thatI love our Nation's birthday {via Pinterest}:Source: singingintherain.tumblr.com via Ashley on Pinterest Source: asoftplace.net via Ashley on Pinterest Source:[...]
Hello Summer{inspired by Lisa Leonard's Hello Monday Series}Hello chubby cheeks, and melted sticky popsicle that collects in the creases of your neck.Hello tan Summer {and shoe-less} toddler toes.Hello to my go-to Summer shoes.Hello local kiddos learning to sail.And hello crazy lake mansions that I love to gawk at {and imagine I live[...]
Trader Joe's Five Minute Arugula Salad This is seriously one of my favorite salads to make and eat. It appears to be supper fancy, but really it takes about 5 minutes to whip up. The catch...you need to live near a Trader Joe's. I'm a sucker for those little booths where they hand out samples. I get sucked in every time, and I alwa[...]
Four Course Summer Dinner Party Honestly, I'm drooling even as I write this post. Last night I had a BLAST. There was yummy food. There was tear induced laughter. There was even a choking incident on a giblet of corn--you know when you are enjoying your food a bit too much and you inhale deeply before completely chewing...and a[...]
