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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

^SHOT FROM A WEDDING FROM BACK IN AUGUST Hello! I just wanted to check in here and say hello quickly. I am so, so excited to reveal the new name and new look of this blog on January 1st! I also...

PARIS CHIC BOUTIQUE GIVEAWAY

love our noel pillow c/o parris chic boutiqueBack at you again with yet another awesome giveaway! Today I want to introduce you to Parris Chic Boutique. This shop is full of adorable pillow covers,...

LULU & GEORGIA GIVEAWAY

It's Tuesday which means its time for a giveaway I have been really excited about (not that I am not excited about them ALL but being in the midst of house hunting has me thinking all things...

FOR THE LOVE OF MAPS GIVEAWAY

our custom map of all the places we have been! can't wait to hang this up!we also got this print of michigan and will be using it in a gallery wall!Today I have an awesome shop to introduce to you....

FRIDAY'S LETTERS

1. Bella in front of the Hollywood sign in LA | 2. Hiking Bella | 3. wet, grass-stained & happy | 4. passed out on a run | 5. smelling the flowers like a sweet girl | 6. Bella in Malibu | 7. Night...

HFINN JEWELRY GIVEAWAY!!

I kind of have an obsession with Druzy cut pieces. Pair druzy cut with gold and I salivate. Not kidding. When H. Finn Jewelry sent me my very own snow white druzy necklace I gasped. I love it. SO...

ROVER DOG GIVEAWAY *closed*

I mean. Is there anything cuter than miss Bella Louise in her fancy pea coat from Rover Dog? You can all overlook that I have been shirking my duties as a furmom and haven't given her a bath in a...

S & A SCARVES GIVEAWAY *closed*

Back here with another amazing giveaway and shop spotlight. Today I am sharing S&A Scarves out of Turkey! I am kind of a sucker for these chunky knit scarves and when I was browsing etsy I just...

A. HEIRLOOM CUSTOM STATE CUTTING BOARD GIVEAWAY *closed*

I am back. And I am not dead. Just extremely, extremely busy. This week & next week (Monday through Thursday) are full weeks of giveaways just in time for Christmas! And then I will be posting just...

GLIMPSE

On Thanksgiving we tried to take some photos for our Christmas card....the sun was already below the tree line and minutes, I mean minutes, from dipping out completely. In hind sight, I should have...

HOLIDAY MINI SESSIONS!

for anyone in the west michigan area, holiday mini sessions are happening Saturday, December 8th! Pass on to your friends and family in the area! And e-mail to book your spot, half are gone...

IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS

MY HANDMADE GIFT TAGS: Simply take two pieces of scrapbook paper (one cardboard colored, one glitterfied and cut to tag shape, punch a hole and strong some thread through!)I decided to go with...

FRIDAY'S LETTERS

Dear Blog Friends, I thought I would get you into the Holiday spirit by adding this outtake of Bella from our Christmas photo session yesterday. She is the sweetest little dog.....she loves to...

EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY! -a

TOP OF THE BOB BRIDAL SHOW

Last weekend I had the awesome pleasure of doing my first ever bridal show! It was so much fun getting to meet potential clients and industry vendors! I loved feeling like a small piece in the huge...

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2012: GIFTS FOR KIDS

1. 50/50 Colored Pencil Set 2. Playhouse Teepee | 3. Custom Wooden Family Set | 4. Treasure Hunt Game | 5. Cold Weather Accessories (Boys) (Girls) | 6. Giant Activity Box | 7. Construction Plate |...

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2012: GIFTS FOR FOODIES

1. Wine Pairing Towel Set | 2. Ultimate Grilling Rub Collection | 3. Rachel Ray Rocker Knife| 4. Mushroom Growing Kit | 5. Food Network Magazine Subscription | 6. Salts of the World Test Tube Set |...

WOAH.

WOAH. It's Thanksgiving week? How did THAT happen? Life is entering those super crazy busy holiday weeks that just fly by and leave us wondering where the time went. I can officially say I am...

FRIDAY'S LETTERS

Scenes from our life lately.Dear Blog Friends, Can you believe Thanksgiving is next week? I mean....REALLY? The year is flying by, and I just want to press pause for a second! Dear House Hunting...

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2012: GIFTS FOR GUYS

1. Wild At Heart | 2. ID Blocker | 3. BBQ Tool Light | 4. Pick Punch | 5. Whiskey Stones Gift Set | 6. The Anonymous Deer Sock | 7. Decent Man's Shoe Shine Wipes | 8. Leather Flask | 9. Stainless...

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2012: FOR THE GIRLS

1. Jane Austen Handbook by Modcloth | 2. Statement of Art Necklace by Modcloth | 3. Coach Poppy Rollerball | 4. Polka Dot Socks by Madewell 5. Tech Me With You Gloves by Modcloth | 6. Custom Stamp...

MEET MORGAN FROM QUITE THE BLOG!

So excited to introduce this cutie, Morgan from Quite the blog. She hails from my old stompin' grounds of Atlanta, loves Jesus and she sings too! Read about Morgan below! visit quite the blog by...

TINY PRINTS $50 GIVEAWAY

This year, I am ordering our family Christmas photos from Tiny Prints. My catalogue came two weeks ago and I have had it sitting next to my computer since then. I am trying to be really optimistic...

A CLEAN HEART

near my parents home in caledonia, mi"If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened;but surely God has listenedand heard my voice in prayer."PSALM 66:18-19 If you read my...

EMPLOYED!

Hello friends, coming at you today with some excellent, amazing, incredible, unbelievable news. Jonathan got a job. I can still hardly believe it myself. This last week I shared how the job he was...

FRIDAY'S LETTERS

Dear New FB Banner, I have a bridal show coming up and I love the new marketing materials I designed and purchased. You are just a sneak peek :) Dear Husband, Thanks for making me laugh yesterday...

BIG WATER APPAREL GIVEAWAY

Jonathan and I love supporting Michigan based companies---and when the products are paying homage to Michigan, we love it even more. Today, this giveaway is for the men in your life. Your husband,...

A FALL DIY

Doily Pumpkins via Day To Day Wonderments Materials Needed: 1 Pumpkin, 4-6 Doilies (Vintage), Liquid Starch (Wal-Mart).1. Pour starch into a bowl and dip doilies in the liquid starch2. Place...