A party hat is always a festive touch for a child’s birthday party. For Audrey’s fancy/crown/girly party, I made these paper crowns for the guests to wear. They were so simple to make and very cute on the little ones. Here’s what you’ll need: ::… Continue Reading…paper crowns {tutorial}
Our little darling turned three last week and we threw her a fancy party. {the invites as seen here} The theme was a mix of fancy/glitter/crowns/gold/silver/girly/ruffles/polkadots. How’s that for a concise theme? The table was set with a ruffled tablecloth {made painstakingly by me}, place… Continue Reading…a fancy party {audrey turns three}
Right before Thanksgiving, I stopped by our friends’ house to help rearrange furniture to get the house ready for their holiday guests. One thing led to another and five hours later we had not only rearranged furniture, but also upholstered a wall in old coffee… Continue Reading…upholstering walls with coffee bags
Our little girl has a birthday this week. She had a darling first birthday party {see more here} with pretty invitations, party hats and goodie bags – but she doesn’t remember any of it. We didn’t do a big party last year and so now… Continue Reading…how to make fancy invitations
Okay, I lied. You probably won’t be shocked. I really did experience the goodness of Hobby Lobby for the first time last week {they are a new addition to the Pacific Northwest}. I was partially in heaven {the knobs! The craft supplies!} and partially overwhelmed… Continue Reading…I went to hobby lobby for the first time and you’ll be shocked with what I came home with
Spread the love this valentine’s day with these sweet little note cards. They come from the February JDC | Monthly collection {one of my favorites ever! You can see more here}. Each is petite {finished size is 4 x 2.5} and perfect for slipping into… Continue Reading…free valentine note cards
loving: this valentine-y image reading: The Explicit Gospel by matt chandler for a new bible study with my girlfriends. waiting for: this weekend when a long-time friend comes to visit. She’s one of those friends who makes you die laughing one second and says something… Continue Reading…currently
There are some tea towels that are just too cute to use for their intended purpose of drying dishes, absorbing spills and wiping dirty fingers. I ordered this flag conversion towel {a darling collaboration between west elm and artist shanna murray which is no longer… Continue Reading…tea towel + frame = easy art for the kitchen
Just in case you’re dying to know {wink, wink} what we’ve been up to outside of the blog, instagram is a great place to find out. I’m not great about using facebook, twitter is still over my head and this new video thing called vine?… Continue Reading…instagram highlights
While perusing pinterest, I came across an idea for loving your kids in the month of february. Each day, you cut out a heart, write something you love about the child and tape it to their bedroom door. Each morning, they wake up and feel… Continue Reading…how do i love thee? {a fun diy with free printable}
Like most large households, ours produces a massive amount of laundry. And like most moms, doing that laundry is far from my favorite task. I have found in my limited research that most laundry-doers fall into one of these categories: 1. you are forced to… Continue Reading…laundry room idea board
This has been a fun week. Thanks to all of you for sharing your favorites in each category. We have a pretty great resource of books to refer back to! Today is the big link party day where we get to tell each other what… Continue Reading…book week: what I’m reading & link party
Today’s book week topic is books about faith. I have to be honest with you: I’m not crazy about Christian books {they can get a bit cheesy}. I’m not crazy about self-help books, either. At this point in my life, if I’m going to read,… Continue Reading…book week: favorite faith-based reads
Here we are – half way through book week. Have you enjoyed all of the great book suggestions? I have a handful to check out that were recommended in the comments. If you have any other favorites, please be sure to leave a comment and… Continue Reading…book week: favorite books for girls
This happens in our house: The boys spending their evening reading. Let’s be honest, part of the reason they enjoy it is that it prolongs bedtime. But I hope that they will continue to love reading and we do our best as their parents to… Continue Reading…book week: favorite books for boys
