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 {…Read More…}
4th of July Party Ideas
June 30, 2011 By * 29 Comments
Fourth of July Party Ideas Oooo, this is one of my favorite holidays for so many reasons. Inspiration. Gratitude. Patriotism. And here are some of the pretty reasons that I love our Nation’s birthday {via Pinterest}: {…Read More…}
Hello Summer
June 29, 2011 By * 41 Comments
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 {…Read More…}
Trader Joe’s Salad Recipe
June 28, 2011 By * 43 Comments
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 {…Read More…}
Lisa Leonard Giveaway: TWO WINNERS
June 27, 2011 By * 1,024 Comments
Lisa Leonard Designs Giveaway {and a few anecdotes} You know that dinner party I went to the other night? I don’t know if I told you, but I only knew a couple of the ladies that {…Read More…}
Four Course Summer Dinner Party
June 24, 2011 By * 64 Comments
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 {…Read More…}
Self Image
June 24, 2011 By * 13 Comments
It’s self image month over at the Shine Project. And today, you’ll find me over there giving my two cents.
A Change in Plans
June 23, 2011 By * 19 Comments
My evenings usually go like this:Hubs gets home.Dinner of some sort.Possible, and likely frozen yogurt run.A slow sunset stroll.Change into my favorite PINK sweats and one of Ben’s t-shirts.Curl up on couch.Play re-runs of Modern Family in {…Read More…}
A Peek at the Kitchen in Our New Place
June 22, 2011 By * 132 Comments
Hooray, the kitchen is unpacked. Not quite shabby chic, not quite urban farmhouse, not quite french bistro–so we’re going with Chateau Chic. And I don’t really think that’s an actual design term, but it seems to {…Read More…}
My Deepest Fears
June 21, 2011 By * 64 Comments
When life is going really peachy for me I tend to do two things. 1. worry 2. feel guilty I think to myself, Wow, this is pretty great. Do I deserve this? Did I earn {…Read More…}
Anthropologie Knock Off Bobby Pins Tutorial
June 18, 2011 By * 36 Comments
Anthropologie Knock Off Vintage Yo Yo Bobby Pins {As seen on the fabulous Kojo Designs} I originally posted this fun tutorial on Kojo Designs a while back. During my moving interim, I thought I would revisit {…Read More…}
No, Baby W is not driving the moving truck
June 17, 2011 By * 20 Comments
Ya know, moving really isn’t that much fun. It can be exciting, sure. But fun…no way. And I’ve been having an exciting and un-fun week. Full of heavy boxes, back sweat, dust bunnies, Tupperware without matching {…Read More…}
On Sunday, I Showered
June 14, 2011 By * 57 Comments
Dress: Old Navy, Sweater: Old Navy, Shoes: Soda, Flower: Fossil Outlet, Watch: Fossil Outlet, Necklace: Lisa Leonard Designs On Sunday I showered. AND did my hair. AND then put on a dress for Church. It {…Read More…}
Dreading Bedtime
June 13, 2011 By * 43 Comments
Baby W works on mastering his pouty face–he has become an expert. Today’s post inspired by Casey’s touching words yesterday. Every night, and I mean every night for the last two years, at around 10 {…Read More…}
A Momma’s Fears
June 11, 2011 By * 43 Comments
So there’s this girland her name is Casey {cool, right!).I go to her blogand I stare at her pictures like a creeper.She is gorgeous,and so is her family.But the best part.She is 100% humble.And we {…Read More…}
WIW: Grayscale
June 10, 2011 By * 47 Comments
Shirt: Old Navy, Sweater: Old Navy, Pants: Banana Republic, Shoes: Bakers, Watch: Fossil, Ring: LMM So a couple of things: 1. The idea was to wear all one color so as to highlight the fact {…Read More…}
Woman’s Day
June 8, 2011 By * 64 Comments
Yep, little ol’ me got a little feature in this months issue of Women’s Day Magazine. Remember this tutorial from back in the day? Well, some of WD’s people thought it would be the perfect summer {…Read More…}
Taquitos Recipe
June 8, 2011 By * 57 Comments
Homemade Taquitos Recipe Never dry, always crunchy, with a touch of salt. Seriously better than any taquitos you’ll order at a restaurant. Mmmmm, Mmmmm good. Since as far back as I can remember, this has {…Read More…}
We’re Moving
June 7, 2011 By * 56 Comments
We’re Moving. And we’re pretty excited about it. We like change around these parts. The hubs and I get the “itch” to move, to try out a different neighborhood, get a fresh start, go {…Read More…}
Dear Grandma
June 6, 2011 By * 13 Comments
Dear Ga-Ma, I love you because…you have more patience with me than anyone.you give me your undivided attention every second that we’re together.you smell like baby powder.you give my tummy kisses.you always let me wear {…Read More…}
