We're in the home stretch to Christmas, and I'm really looking forward to settling in for some time with family. With that said, I'll be taking a break from blogging for the next few weeks. I hope you have much to celebrate and many to do ... READ MORE
Halloween Highlights and Housing Hurdles
While brisk, Halloween was a great night. Every year brings more cousins and more noise, but what joyful noise it can be. We always go to my parents because the neighborhood is wonderful and simple to trick or treat in. Everyone is ... READ MORE
Thrifting My Way to Entertaining
Cooking scares me. Especially cooking for others: trying to plan out the meal and when things need to go in the oven, attempting to juggle the kitchen while greeting guests and getting them a beverage, AND keeping the food warm once it's done...it's ... READ MORE
Halloween Costume Countdown
Sometimes I love stress. Not the average stress we face, like paying the bills or working through our children's more difficult stages; but the kind where there are deadlines, but the process in general is a good time. Creative stress. ... READ MORE
A Handmade Wedding Invitation
This summer a girl I grew up with reached out asking for some invitation sources for her upcoming wedding, and if I would be able to sit down with her and her mom to brainstorm some ideas for her big day. I knew her mom was an incredible artist and ... READ MORE
Anniversary Pictures and Birthday Karaoke
After a whirlwind week of Xander's party and my birthday and blog trip to NYC, I came home on Friday to one last hurrah from my husband and his parents. Along with my 30th on Wednesday, Micah and I celebrated our 6th wedding ... READ MORE
A Global, Woodland Wedding
When my friend, Justin, came in town and we took some pictures together, he asked me about helping him shoot a wedding. Being a second photographer is something I've always had on my "to try" list. As second shooter, you basically assist ... READ MORE
Xander's Laboratory
Saturday Xander turned 5. This is always a busy time of year for us, with multiple birthdays and anniversaries within a week. But it has felt especially busy this year with the house build and preparation for my trip to NYC. Nailing ... READ MORE
Independence Day and Our Bathroom Reveal
The 4th is always a fun holiday for us. Not only do we get to celebrate the birth of our country, it's also my mother-in-law's birthday. Vicki loves all things patriotic, so this year I painted her these chairs. The concept ... READ MORE