This last weekend I had the chance to step out of my stretchy pants and t-shirts and trade the diaper duties and Dora the Explorer for classes on the likes of branding + strategy with some blogging beauties. It was refreshing to feel like "Gwen" for ... READ MORE
Making it Work: Aztec Mirror
Thrifting is a love of mine. When I was little my parents would take us antiquing, and to keep us from complaining the whole time they gave us each something to collect. I collected makeup compacts and searching out for a design or brand I had ... READ MORE
Making Memories: July 2013
The only reason I ever tried learning how to use a camera properly is because of my children. I say "tried" because it's only been many nap times of tutorial reading and practice that I have come to this place. I still have much to learn. I ... READ MORE
Making a Home: The Living and Dining Spaces’ Details
Hope you have had a wonderful week! I'm back to share some details of the space. Most of the items are from thrift stores, hand-me-downs, or are no longer available but I will do my best to offer you some alternatives! I had a request for the ... READ MORE
Making a Home: The Living and Dining Spaces
Our living space has come a long way. There used to be a wall between the two rooms, right behind where the couch sits now. The kitchen and dining space were covered in bird house wallpaper, the trim was standard size, builder-grade oak, and the ... READ MORE
Making a Home: Xander’s Room
I put Xander's room together before I even began Milly's nursery, and I still enjoy it very much. For those of you who have been reading since my first post, here is some proof that I don't do everything in pink, black and white! :) This room ... READ MORE
Baby Swing Winner
Congrats, Jesi! Thanks to all who entered. I promise the swing is a doable DIY that your babies will love, indoors or outdoors. Spend a Saturday afternoon DIYing the swing! I'll be back later in the week to share my son's room, and please do ... READ MORE
Making a Home: Milly’s Nursery
I'm excited to be sharing a labor of love with you today: my daughter, Milly's nursery. I began working on this space over a year and a half ago, and while most of the furniture and layout are the same from when her big brother slept in here, the ... READ MORE
Making it Work: Baby Swing Tutorial
I'm very excited to share with you a tutorial on Milly's swing today! I found the original tutorial here, but made adjustments, and some of you requested the changes. This project is rather simple and costs a fraction of what you would pay to buy a ... READ MORE
Milly Turns 1: The Details
I hope you had a lovely holiday! I received a few requests to share some more details about Milly's birthday, so here we go! I was inspired by the rose, the flower for June and Milly's middle name (after my late grandmother), but I knew I wanted to ... READ MORE