Ryan makes fun of me because every time a new holiday comes I adamantly declare that it is my favorite. But Easter really is my favorite. Growing up, our Easters consisted of easter basket scavenger hunts, Sandi Patti playing on the record player, marshmallow peeps… Continue Reading…free easter printables
My blog friend Melissa from The Inspired Room has a new book out that is just so great. It’s called Love The Home You Have. I started reading and totally resonate with her thoughts: we may not feel like we’re in our forever home; we… Continue Reading…bringing life into your home
One of the early projects shared on Jones Design Company was this linen ruffle wreath. The original tutorial had a sweet nest with glittered eggs and petite fabric flowers (see the full spring wreath tutorial here), but after a while I grew tired of the… Continue Reading…how to make a linen ruffle wreath
Succulents are having a moment right now, and rightfully so. They are uniquely interesting, drought tolerant and rather inexpensive – a great combo if you ask me. When in Austin, Texas last month, we ate at this darling restaurant/flower shop and right away I was… Continue Reading…Springtime Succulents (planted in an unexpected way)
We’re going to have a new baby in the family this summer. Don’t worry – she’s not ours. Ryan’s brother and sister-in-law are having their first and we can hardly wait! My Jones side is already overflowing with kiddos (12 kids ages 11 and under),… Continue Reading…Baby Essentials / favorites for your little one
There is still a week or two before the official first day of spring, but don’t you just feel ready?! We’ve had some uncharacteristically sunny, warm days in the Pacific Northwest and it’s been lovely. We’ve played outside and opened the windows and bought my… Continue Reading…free spring art print
I learned the best secret for keeping hydrangeas from wilting and I can’t wait to share it with you. Ryan brought me home these gorgeous white hydrangeas a few weeks ago. I would have been thrilled with roses or tulips or whatever flower he presented,… Continue Reading…how to keep cut hydrangeas from wilting
Need a super simple project to do with the kids? This watercolor wood block project is perfect. It’s also great for an unexpected baby gift or fun party decorations for a birthday party or baby shower or thrown in a bowl for chic accessory on… Continue Reading…DIY watercolor wood blocks
We have no plan to redo our bathroom any time soon, but now that the rest of our main floor is looking all fancy with the new floors and white walls, I’m just itching to inject a little style into our master bathroom. And by… Continue Reading…If I were to redo our bathroom, it would look like this
Looking for a few inexpensive beauty products to add to your routine? I am working on upping my beauty game – less in a vanity way and more in a hey, you’ve been in the intense caring for babies phase of motherhood for 10 years… Continue Reading…5 beauty picks under $15
It’s a message I keep getting over and over and over: Be who you were created to be. Stop comparing yourself to others. Walk confidently in the gifts God has given you. Shine your light. Twirl. At If:gathering a few weeks ago (it was so,… Continue Reading…when you don’t know what your thing is
Audrey turned 5 last week. Every parent throughout history has asked the same question when their baby turns a year older: how did that go so fast? And you can add me into that group. She is our baby and the fact that she just… Continue Reading…a special day at the american girl doll store
I posted this photo on instagram late last week: I have a new dinner solution that I can’t wait to share with you! – but that’s not what got most attention in the photo. Instead, there were lots of questions about the ipad mounted in… Continue Reading…we mounted an ipad in the kitchen (and love it)
I don’t know why I titled this post like that. It just sounded fun. There are a handful of questions I get frequently and I thought I’d jot down all the answers here. Perhaps you’ve wondered about one of these things and now you’ll know… Continue Reading…answers to the questions you didn’t even know you had
One of the first diy improvements we did to our home when we moved in was painting the front door. Both sides. It’s a little unconventional, but it gives architectural detail, a pop of color and dimension to a feature that could otherwise just blend… Continue Reading…painting the interior of the front door (do it!)
