When you live in a house with little ones, sometimes practical things {like step stools in the bathroom} are essential. I was growing tired of seeing our perfectly-functional-but-equally-ugly plastic stool in the guest bath and so I was excited to find this wood version at… Continue Reading…steppin’ up
While away this past weekend, I was introduced to a new company and instantly fell in love. Helping women live with purpose and dignity simply by purchasing a beautifully crafted scarf? Yes, please. I just adore companies like fashionABLE and Noonday that help us help… Continue Reading…fashionABLE
Last Saturday was a special day for me and my baby girl {who is really not a baby anymore}. In our neighborhood of friends, there is a little group of girls all about the same age. It is the most darling thing to watch… Continue Reading…I went with my daughter to the ballet
I’m pretty good at fake calligraphy {learn how here}. I even made my own font with my faux-script {get it free here}. But I’ve always wanted to learn how to write all fancy with a real calligraphy pen. And so I am taking a real class.… Continue Reading…learning calligraphy – for real this time
My best friend K.C. and I {and our seven children} took a shopping trip to IKEA yesterday. I love that it is close enough to just pop in on a random thursday morning. I hate that even on a random thursday morning the play area… Continue Reading…the love-hate relationship continues
I can hardly contain my excitement for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. {via} First of all, the events are exciting and captivating and so much fun to watch. It doesn’t even matter if you’ve never heard of the sport – if its an olympic… Continue Reading…to London we go
I have a slight love affair with ferns. Their bright, fresh color, delicate texture, slightly wild arms going every which way … they add just the right feel to my otherwise neutral rooms. {in my office} {on the front porch} {in the kitchen} {in my… Continue Reading…things I like: ferns
Summer reading is in full swing, but sometimes its hard to find a good one. Here are five of my most recent reads, all of them a different genre and all excellent in their own way. 1. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Perhaps the most captivating… Continue Reading…5 books worth reading
Instagram has me hooked. I like it even more than facebook.
You choose who you’d like to follow, then get to see their lives through images. It’s a polite version of voyeurism. I’m a reality tv girl, so it is completely up my alley.
My favorites are photos with witty captions. Jami Nato is the absolute best at that. You should follow her.
I was talking to my friend about it this weekend and she thought instagram was just a fancy camera app. Not True! Well, it is, but there’s more. You take a photo, use a cool filter to make it look all artistic and post it to your feed. Add a caption if you’d like {please do – that makes it more fun}. Then those following you can view your photo and leave a comment.
We probably have enough status updates with facebook and twitter, but if you are a visual type, instagram might capture you like it has me.
Geesh. Can you tell I’m infatuated?
Since we’re talking about instagram, I thought I’d share some snapshots from the past two weeks taken with my phone {with captions underneath, of course}.
Have a peek into my life:
First little ballet shoes. Be still my heart.
The most adorable quilt made by my sister’s mother-in-law for her new baby boy due in just a few weeks. Isn’t it beautiful?
Most women have that one item of makeup that they feel naked without.
For some it is lipstick.
Others, it’s powder.
For me, I’m a mascara girl. No doubt about it.
The other day I came home from having my eyelashes tinted darker {it didn’t work} with no trace of mascara on and after a few minutes of chatting with the boys, No. 1 said, “what’s wrong with your face? It looks like your eyes shrunk!”. Now if that doesn’t confirm my need for mascara, nothing will. Good grief, child. Someone needs to teach that boy what not to say to a makeup-less mommy!
To his credit, my eyes look rather lost without my non-existent eyelashes. Actually, they are there – long and thick – but they are so light they seem to disappear.
Enter lash extensions…
There are many things I like about having red hair. The uniqueness. The compliments. The supposed higher pain tolerance that comes with it. And I actually really do like the color of my hair. I would say it is my best feature and probably the… Continue Reading…the one major downside of being a redhead
Random stuff to chat about today … First up, tulips. I’m so glad spring is here. Even if the first spring flowers do look a bit unruly after only a few days. Can you tell what we’re working on in our household? It goes for… Continue Reading…random stuff to chat about
Perhaps you’ve heard the story of this beautiful lady: But if not, please let me introduce you. This is Ashley. She writes a blog at Lil Blue Boo. She is crafty and talented and has a line of whimsical, ruffly clothes for girls. She’s beautiful… Continue Reading…losing hair, choosing joy and giving hope
There is something so cute about a toddler in rain boots. They are clunky, bright, durable and perfect for this time of year. So here is a small round up of some of my favorites I found while searching for a new pair for Audrey.… Continue Reading…things i like: rubber boots
The chevron pattern is all over the place … and has been for a while. We’ve seen it on walls: {via} floors: on curtains: {via} pillows: {via} and all sorts of odds and ends: {via} {via} {via} {via} {via} I, for one, am still a… Continue Reading…chevron: over it or still in love?
