Necklace c/o: Wrenn Jewelry I recently posted about my adventures in chopping off all my hair for the first time in 15 years. Not sure what came over me, because then I went and had my bestie Brittney cut off several more inches. Brittney gives a MEAN haircut and she's also incredible at styling the best beach waves. I went in with[...]
I've written and re-written this post maybe a hundred times. I knew there was so much that needed to be said, so many emotions to share...and I've been struggling to find a way to capture all that I feel you should know about this project, about the love and heart and vulnerability that went into creating this space. This has[...]
If there’s one thing you never forget, it’s your very first blog conference. For me, it was the Casual Bloggers Conference. I had only been blogging for about 3 months. I knew no one. I went alone. And I felt alone. Surrounded by women I was certain were better than me in every area of life—not just blogging. Better mom[...]
A quick afternoon up-cycle project for the kiddos. Some water colors, a paint brush, an empty egg carton with the lid removed--and now it fits perfectly in my dresser drawer. Nothing fancy, but it gives the kids something artsy to do for their Momma. A few of my favorite places to order sentimental, heartfelt jewelry (as[...]
What is it about getting a new bag that makes me absolutely giddy? Even more than shoes or makeup or jewelry. I'm pretty sure that a bags are my retail love language. And it's safe to say that I fell hard when this Kelly Moore bag arrived on my doorstep. Leather and stripes--need I say more. I took it to the Elevate Conference this weeken[...]
It's bath time and I'm carefully and strategically pouring the water on Wesley's head to rinse out the shampoo--a task that for sensory reasons has been nearly impossible for the last 4 years. But recently he's turned a corner. And although he squirms and cringes and balls his hands into tight fists with his eyes squeez[...]
It hit me at our last gourmet club--I've been dining with these lovely ladies for nearly 3 years! Holy cow, where has the time gone?! For those hearing about gourmet club for the first time, here's the scoop: A group of 10 awesome gals gather together one evening every month to enjoy some fine dining in the comfort of a hosts beauti[...]
