A large portion of my weekend was spent outside in the back yard. We had yet to do a big spring clean out there, and my goodness it needed it! Ryan’s truck was half full with weeds and clippings just from our teensy back yard.… Continue Reading…blooming
It all started while on a walk last summer. I was thinking/praying through some issue that felt large and looming at the time and had an overwhelming sense that I just needed to get outside of myself. That maybe if my eyes could see my… Continue Reading…RWANDA!!!
I’ve been searching for the perfect chair for my desk for quite a while. I had a list of criteria – style, comfort, no arms and most importantly height – which made finding the right chair super difficult. I narrowed it down to these choices… Continue Reading…a new (semi diy) office chair
I’ve been itching to pull out the carpet in my office for so, so long. This weekend, I finally just went for it. With the help of the kids, of course. This wasn’t just destruction done on a careless whim … the plan is to… Continue Reading…that time I pulled up the carpet in my office and painted the floors white
Paper flowers are just so pretty. There are many different versions, different materials, different methods and each one is as charming as the next. (via instagram) Yesterday I pulled out my very old crepe paper flower kit that I bought as a college student from… Continue Reading…crepe paper poppies (tutorial)
I pride myself on keeping a tidy home. When we lived with Ryan’s parents for a few months in between houses, my mother-in-law would chuckle at me each night as I did my post-kids-in-bed routine: combing the house for anything out of place, picking up… Continue Reading…home, sweet (messy) home
Last week my daughter had a play date and so we did a little art project. In all honesty, it was also practice for art class I was teaching to second-graders the next day, but my kids will pretty much always take me up on… Continue Reading…super easy art with kids: straw painting
It’s a long-winded, journal-ly post today. Be warned. Our oldest son is just the nicest kid – he is smart and friendly, witty and creative. He’s responsible and caring (and as sloppy as they come, but I try to overlook that part). He’s a leader… Continue Reading…he takes great delight in you
Among the most beautifully made, beautifully designed and beautifully photographed products available today, Joyfolie shoes and clothing ranks high, high, high up there in my books. What once started as a creative mama sewing baby shoes for her little girl has grown into a gorgeous… Continue Reading…joyfolie loveliness + a discount
For as long as I can remember, I have adored children’s picture books. The sweet stories, likeable characters, clever plots and rhythmic cadence are all appealing, for sure. But my very favorite are the illustrations. Our collection of picture books continually grows … I just… Continue Reading…our favorite children’s picture books
In case you are looking for a last minute addition to your Easter brunch this weekend (or any time, for that matter), these scones are perfect. Some scones are dry and break into tiny crumbs when you bite into them and these are not like… Continue Reading…perfect for your easter brunch: cranberry orange scones
Today is a continuation from yesterday’s post about how to create a silhouette. You can use your vector silhouette for many different things (stationery, a tote bag, necklace, web graphics) but today I’ll show you how I made these large framed painted silhouettes that line… Continue Reading…diy painted silhouette
(via country living) Silhouettes are one of those classic art pieces that never go out of style … but are particularly in right now. They have been for a while, I suppose, but I’m still in love and think they’ll be around for years to… Continue Reading…how to make a silhouette (video tutorial)
Two years ago, the oh-so-talented Lindsay and I collaborated on this set of prints for the Easter season. The mix of her lovely lettering, pretty watercolor backgrounds and my favorite Easter-morning saying makes for a cheerful collection. Using Lindsay’s artwork as inspiration, I played around… Continue Reading…free easter goodies
Progress continues in the kids’ bathroom mini makeover with a super fun painted wall. Let me start at the beginning … This is the wall opposite the sinks/mirror. I took inspiration from my very favorite art print and thought painting ombre waves on the wall… Continue Reading…ombre painted wave wall
