This is what our front door looked like Saturday morning: and a few hours later: The sun was out, the kids were happily bouncing on the neighbors’ trampoline and I had the itch for a quick project. So I painted house numbers on our front… Continue Reading…painted house numbers
If you have school-aged boys, perhaps you’ll identify with this one … Legos are overtaking my house. We’ve got ninjas on the coffee table a knight protecting the entry table randoms on the tv room chair this awesome dude parked on my desk They even… Continue Reading…legos are everywhere {and our way of containing them}
Well, I finally joined the twenty-first century. I bought an iphone. It was a long time coming and I’m sort of in love with it {even though I don’t know the half of what it can do}. I’ve seen you all take artsy photos with… Continue Reading…this week in photos {instagram is my new fave}
It’s What I Wore Wednesday at The Pleated Poppy today. Have you seen how many ladies are linking up with Lindsey these days? My goodness, this WIWW thing is big. I was on a roll for the past few months with photographing my outfits, but… Continue Reading…what i wish i wore
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
Today seems like a good day to share a simple project as seen on our wall of L’s. The thing I like most about this project {besides the fact that it is quick and easy} is that you can totally customize this … make a… Continue Reading…fabric covered monogram
We have this random nook between the dining room and the staircase that fits our piano perfectly. The wall above the piano is one of the first things you see when you walk into our home, so while I want it to make a statement,… Continue Reading…a wall of L’s
Even though my business has moved away from doing custom invitations, I love being able to do a few projects here and there for family and friends. My dear friend Julia is pregnant with her third baby {the first girl} and I was the invitation-creator… Continue Reading…vintage baby shower invitations
In January 2010, this blog was born. It had been around for a few months prior, but it really came to life right around the new year. I was very, very pregnant with No.4 – our first girl – and those first few posts often… Continue Reading…she’s two
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
Each season, a certain color seems to be just the right fit. Right now, that color is yellow. At least for me. Yellow shoes. Yellow rainboots. A new yellow wallet {this one, but in yellow}. And lots of pops of the cheerful color around the… Continue Reading…a touch of yellow
When your walls are painted a dark color, what do you do with the white outlet covers that become so obvious? The walls in our living room are this deep slate gray which makes the random white switch plates dotting each wall really stand out… Continue Reading…decoupage light switch plates {tutorial}
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?
For as long as I can remember, I wanted to have four children. I am one of three girls and we always wished we had one more sibling to round us out. When I met Ryan, he had the same desire for a large family. … Continue Reading…on being a mother of four
