DIY Heart Applique T-Shirt
For me, the year seems to revolve around events or holidays. Be it a federal holiday, a marathon, a big entertainment event like a concert or a sporting event (like the Superbowl), we are planning from...
View ArticleWhat I Wore – Casual Friday
Hello! I’m back for another week of What I Wore. Our laptop was on it’s last leg. It had become so slow that I would fall asleep at night while waiting for it to load (no joke – although that could be...
View ArticleYou Have My Whole Heart Art
My kids just seem to be growing up too quickly. My 11 year old asked if I could take him to the store so he could by a valentine gift for someone special. As sweet as it may sound, I’m not ready for...
View ArticleWhat I Wore – Rainy Day
It’s been a little rainy lately which gave me a chance to break out the rain boots!! I received a pair of Hunter rain boots from my in-laws and I have been waiting for the right occasion to wear them....
View ArticleLily’s Playful, Pint-Sized Toddler Room
It seems like I’m constantly tweaking Lily’s room. Shortly after Townes was born (and Lily turned 2) we transitioned her to a toddler bed (not by choice but because she tried to climb out her crib and...
View ArticleWhat I Wore – More Stripes
It’s been another busy week, I wish I had a diy project or decorating to share but I’m working overtime, the little guy is on the move (scooting, army crawling and standing), Lily is not taking long...
View ArticleEleven Paint Coats Later
I thought I’d tackle a little painting project. Eleven coats of paint later, I’m finally done. We have a chalkboard wall in Jacob’s room which Lily likes to use; however, Jacob doesn’t always want her...
View ArticleFamily – 8 months and counting
Townes turned eight months on Wednesday! Where does the time go? He is getting too big for his britches {literally and figuratively}. He’s been under the weather so we had a doctor visit this week and...
View ArticleLife is Beauty Full Wood Sign
Over the weekend, I completed an inspirational wood craft sign for Lily. It included a few of my favorite things – tools, paint, glue, the Silhouette machine and scrap paper. Recently my husband was...
View ArticleWhat I Wore: Birthday Goodies
This past weekend was my birthday weekend. While I love to make a big deal about the kiddos birthday, I like to downplay my own {the gray hairs I battle are enough of a reminder that I’m not in my...
View ArticleBaby Boy’s Nursery Before
A few weeks ago, I shared Lily’s toddler room (which was recently featured on Apartment Therapy!). I love that Lily’s room is organized and has evolved to suit her spirited and playful personality. I...
View ArticlePaleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Paleo Diet, is a diet that is growing in popularity. It’s based on eating “contemporary” wholesome foods that our ancestors could hunt or gather during the Paleolithic era, or Stone Age. It...
View ArticleBackyard Fun – Playground Adventure
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned I planned to have Townes’ nursery design (aka a moodboard) complete by the end of the month. Haha. That wasn’t taking to account Easter weekend and getting bitten by...
View ArticleWhat I Wore: Mixing Polka Dots and Stripes
Up until this past weekend it has been either cold, wet or cold and wet. It was hard to believe it was spring when the daily highs were in the for 40′s. I was pretty burned out on my winter wardrobe...
View ArticleOur Trip to Boston Marathon 2013
Leading up to Boston As many of you know, my husband is a runner and he worked hard for years to qualify for the Boston marathon. He qualified in 2011 but couldn’t get in the 2012 race because it was...
View ArticleEarth Day Repurposing Project – DIY Craft Supply Canister
I was really wondering if I was ever going to get this post posted. Having a 9 month old that is into EVERYTHING doesn’t allow me much time on the computer these days. Last Monday, April 22 was Earth...
View ArticleWhat I Wore – Layers
I’ve mentioned several times that I’m a bit obsessed with stripes and dots. My last 5 WIW posts include one or the other. This post is no different! I”ve been struggling with losing the last 3-5 pounds...
View ArticleBeing a Mom
To be honest, I’m a little uncomfortable with Mother’s Day. It brings mixed emotions for so many and isolates women who are not mothers. There are women who embrace their mothers and others who miss...
View ArticleWhat I Wore – Casually Distressed
Who would have thought how much I would like my distressed jeans from jcp? They are so versatile that I wear them all the time! I even wore then to breakfast with the family on Mother’s Day. I wear...
View ArticleCinco De Mayo and Tres Leches Cake
Walt and I like to have friends over but I always feel like our house to be complete as in fully decorated and organized. Well, if I’m honest with myself that will never happen. My tastes are always...
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