Last October, on my 39th birthday, I gave myself a list of 40 things I want to do before I turn 40. This list was started as a tool for me to practice defining what I want (because I am not very good at it)… Continue Reading…Updates to my #40by40 list (aka New Year Goals)
JANUARY We started 2017 with big plans and plenty of motivation to continue updating our new house. A few big projects were finished in January … The unfinished storage space turned studio was an exciting transformation. Once the shell was complete, I got to work… Continue Reading…The best of JDC in 2017
This post is sponsored by Nike When my boys were little, I loved dressing them as sweetly as possible. Fisherman sweaters with those adorable elbow patches, mini flannel shirts, corduroy pants and lace-up leather shoes. Then they got older and all those sweaters were replaced… Continue Reading…Gift ideas for the boys who only wear athletic clothes
One year ago, we were mid- one million projects around the house. On Christmas Eve, we finally hung the shelves in the freshly made-over kitchen and my parents were so gracious to come help us clean and hide moving boxes in preparation for our family… Continue Reading…Christmas in the entry and living room
Truth be told, I really don’t need anything for Christmas. But if you really twist my arm and make me come up with a wish list, these are the things I would be more than happy to unwrap on Christmas morning. Maybe a few of… Continue Reading…18 Gifts on my wish list
I posted this photo on Instagram yesterday of the project I did the night before: Cute homemade wreaths hanging on a branch. I wasn’t planning on doing a full tutorial – this one was just something I wanted to put on that big, blank wall… Continue Reading…Homemade wreaths in the family room
Remember when my baby girl was this little? Many of you have been reading the blog from the very beginning and have watched Audrey grow from in my belly to now – a sweet, funny, cheerful, sometimes-bossy almost eight-year-old. Audrey’s hair is one of her prettiest… Continue Reading…What do I do with Audrey’s beautiful wavy hair?!
Have you noticed yet that I have a deep love for illustrated children’s books? Whether we’re in a toy store, at the library, on Amazon or in a real bookstore, I am always drawn toward the picture book section. I love the sweet stories and am… Continue Reading…27 favorite Christmas picture books
While I haven’t done a full house Christmas decoration yet, I did play around in the studio to make it all cheerful and Christmas-y. The studio space sits atop our garage and is where I work most days. It is bright and open and has… Continue Reading…Jingle Bell Garland DIY + Christmas Studio
I am so excited to share with you a new collection of Christmas art I’ve created for you. These five prints make delightful decorations and work equally well as thoughtful (and inexpensive!) gifts. Give them to teachers, bring them as hostess gifts to your holiday… Continue Reading…Christmas Art Print Collection
Last year I was invited to participate in an event at our local Room + Board to makeover a section of the store with a holiday theme. I was so happy with how my room turned out and realized last night that I never shared… Continue Reading…there is always, always something to be grateful for
Today I’m joining a group of bloggers as we share our favorite things from 2017. Melissa, from 320 Sycamore, is hosting and she has the whole lineup right here (there are so many great gift ideas in each of the ladies’ posts!) I am notorious… Continue Reading…Favorite Things of 2017
A few times per year, I put together a new fashion post with a handful of looks appropriate for the season. I didn’t mean to start this tradition, but it is one of the most popular posts I put out every time. What I’ve discovered… Continue Reading…7 Cozy-Casual Outfits for Late Fall / Early Winter
Oh, new Magnolia Hearth + Hand line at Target, you are adorable. I ordered a few things this weekend and while I was in the store earlier this week, I saw the whole collection (or at least what was left of it in my store)… Continue Reading…A DIY pillow inspired by the new Magnolia Hearth + Hand line
It all started when I styled our kitchen with a few holiday touches for these photos. It’s that time of year when you can get my very favorite holiday soap as a free gift and I wanted to make the photos pretty to tell you about… Continue Reading…Free Mrs. Meyer’s soaps are back just in time for the Holidays
