Several months ago my friend, Laura, asked if I would be willing to help her makeover her living room. I was so excited to help tackle this space in her home, and the process has been a blast. Laura has an incredible eye for design and is quite the ... READ MORE
Making it Work: Updating Thrifted Art
Several months ago I rearranged our living room, opening up a blank space on the wall. I knew art was the answer, but I also knew it needed to be something large and not too loud (there is already enough going on in the neighboring ... READ MORE
Simple DIY Felt + Pipe Cleaner Crowns
I'm excited to be sharing some holiday props with you that I've created in partnership with Tiny Prints today. My initial thought was to create a piece that helps make your holiday card a standout, but I seemed to just keep making and ... READ MORE
Christmas with Little Ones + An Ornament Cluster DIY
We all know that small children can sometimes dampen our decor plans. I want things to be pretty AND kid friendly, especially during the holidays, but the two don't always seem to mix. Milly is at the age and has the kind of personality that makes ... READ MORE
Making it Work: Baby Blanket to Toddler Scarf DIY
Milly LOVES swaddling blankets. If she sees one she is after it like lightning, even if she already has one in her hands. She carries them everywhere and buries her face in them when she gets sleepy. Now that she is mobile they have ... READ MORE
Making Memories: October 2013
Xander's school visits the Sibley Apple Orchard every year to see cider made and pick some pumpkins. I got to attend last year, but had to bring Milly along. This year it was nice to have a date with my favorite little man. Ms. Pat, ... READ MORE
Last Minute Costume Idea: Witch Hat Headband Tutorial
I mentioned this tutorial a while back on the blog, but I thought it would be nice to share it here. Last year Milly was a witch, and I had a lot of fun putting together her costume. The idea started with the hat. Here is what you'll ... READ MORE
Making Kid’s Thank You Notes
I was raised to regard thank you notes as a necessity. I remember how much I didn't enjoy writing them when I was little, but I'm really grateful for the habit my mom instilled in me. I still try to take the few extra minutes to write ... READ MORE
Throw Back Thursday: 80’s Hair Band Boy’s Halloween Costume
I'm trying to make myself get into full-on costume mode right now, or in a week I will be having major regret and anxiety for not starting sooner. 2 years ago, Xander dressed as one of the easiest and funniest costumes I've put ... READ MORE