Both Ryan and I grew up with family pets. My dad is a lover of all animals and we always either had a dog, cat, rabbit, goat, bird or some combination. I am not overly affectionate with other people’s pets, but I have always loved… Continue Reading…I want a dog
We’re back from our Legoland adventure. And it was a good one. We flew from rainy, windy 40 degree Seattle to sunny and mild 70 degree San Diego. Ahhhh. Just what I needed. My poor No. 3 had not seen the sun in a while… Continue Reading…legoland adventure
I have a lot of kids. Kids who like to be entertained in the car. We have a dvd player, which believe me, gets plenty of use. But sometimes I prefer to listen to something other than Robin Hood or Nemo and I want music… Continue Reading…things I like: worship for kids
I have a favorite spot in our house. While our kitchen, Audrey’s nursery and my office are really wonderful spaces, for some reason this little hallway just makes me happy. It lies between our living room and the front parts of the house and is… Continue Reading…the spot that represents my style
A few years ago one of my friends gifted me ruffled rubber gloves. I loved them. But after a few wears, they developed that terrible rubber glove stench {do you know the one I’m talking about? eww}. So I tossed them out, never to find… Continue Reading…ruffled rubber gloves {tutorial}
In preparing for Holly to visit, I knew I needed to give her a special place to sleep. I have to admit, I was a little intimidated creating a guest room for a lady who has such design talent. I mean, how could I possibly… Continue Reading…our guest room {aka holly’s room}
They were a hit with the kids {even the birthday girl didn’t mind wearing hers} and very simple to make, so here is a tutorial on these festive paper party hats. Here’s what you will need: :: party hat template {download below} :: decorative paper… Continue Reading…party hat {tutorial}
Let’s talk about a simple little project today. I received this darling pink bag from Whisker Graphics a while back and just couldn’t toss it. I read on their website that they will be offering packaging supplies soon and if this pink stripy bag is… Continue Reading…paper goodie bags {tutorial}
We hosted a birthday brunch for our baby girl this weekend. I went with blues, gray, white and lots of flowers – just like her nursery and apparently my favorite combination of colors right now. Her invitations set the tone and it was fun to… Continue Reading…audrey’s first birthday {the party}
To my sweet Audrey-girl, From the moment we knew you were joining our family, we adored you. When we met you for the first time we were overwhelmed with your gentle beauty, your petite features, your long fingers. Your demeanor is sweet and delicate,… Continue Reading…my sweet girl
I like fonts. I suppose that makes sense as I do design things that require the use of them. I’ve put together a list of my favorite ones – the fonts I use most often – and thought I’d share them. There are so many… Continue Reading…25 favorite fonts
Under my bed sits a box. A box that is often forgotten, but contains some of my most cherished possessions. Ryan and I started dating early on at college. Our first date was the day after Valentine’s Day for coffee at Starbucks {how fitting for… Continue Reading…love letters
A vintage grain sack pillow is a perfect staple for any home : simple, graphic and classic. {via} The real ones can be a bit expensive and hard to come by but there are plenty of great faux versions available. {via: potterybarn, etsy} While walking… Continue Reading…rug pillow {tutorial}
It was fun to start up What I Wore again last week. Many of you wondered about the blue shoes with bows {Report Halle Shoe} and my new boots {Civico 10 Remmington riding boots}. The blue shoes were purchased a few years ago and… Continue Reading…w.i.w. {with thoughts on the skinny jean}
random notes for today: If you ordered an art print last week and have not yet received it : IT IS ON ITS WAY! . . . . . . . . . . . My baby is S E V E N today. Seven!… Continue Reading…crazy
