hello my dears. yes indeedy. this sweet stack of pastel childrens novels was by far my proudest thrift store prize of the summer.now its time for a bit of true blue honesty and a complete subject cha...
the other day, a little bit bored, g stated "i need to make heart cookies." (lately almost everything has been a dire need around here. we are working on sorting out the difference between ne...
hello there. it has been forever. i really hadnt intended to take a summer blog-cation...it just sort of fell to the bottom of the list--and i havent quite mustered the energy to bounce back. weve be...
It is the last few minutes of Friday, and I just realized I had a very important winner to share!!The big House 8810 giveaway winner...Congrats Jen!!Email me at swell.life(at)gmail(dot)com for all of...
Today I am excited to share a new shop + a giveaway with you! A very warm welcome to a swell new sponsor, the lovely shop House 8810. Im here to say that this online boutique is a must-stop. They sto...
Yesterday my super crafty friend Amanda & I took an impromptu mini-road trip to check out the Picket Fence Gals vintage sale in Lindstrom, MN. Lindstrom is the most adorable little Scandinavian t...
I plopped down in my adorable, sweet, and pregnant new stylists swivel chair this afternoon and blurted out, "Im ready to rock the bob." Not sure where that came from, except that Ive been to...
this pic pretty much sums up the sweetness in this day.i love that g wants to do everything just like daddy...like playing camera.(although i will admit that i lied and told him there was candy in th...
It has been forever since Ive posted about anything even remotely creative around here and so Ive been chomping at the bit to unveil this latest little project... My dear creative, free-spirited frie...
...Ahem. Is this thing still on? Hello! I am back from my world-class disappearing act. The last few weeks have really spiraled out of control with non-stop places to go, things to do, and people to ...
Have you heard about the IOU project? Its an awesome idea + unique new venture that combines authentic hand-woven cotton material with smart design and an even smarter business model to make beautifu...
Our little G is taking his first swimming lessons! He goes once a week with Jeff to a class geared just to acclimating kiddos under 3 to the water. He is a huge fan and sleeps soo well afterwards. No...
Talk about skeletons in the closet: I bought a shiny new bike 3 years ago. And I just rode it for the second time ever. Shame, shame, shame. Yesterday we had a suuper pretty pocket of sunshine amid s...
I am just a regular girl with an ultra-basic beauty regime, but today Im spilling the humble contents of my makeup bag over on the Sherbet Blossom blog. (As you can see, I am no cosmetic queen--so I ...
Id been scoping out rugs for our bare, boring floors for awhile now, and was super surprised by the charming selection + reasonable prices at Urban Outfitters. I finally settled on the pretty batik f...
Hi there strangers, its been awhile! In case you worried, Ive been alive + thriving. Its just that once in awhile, my to-do list overwhelms my creative spirit and I must take a break and accomplish t...
Hello hello! Today is spring cleaning at my house, and I must admit, the feeling of organized drawers and neat & tidy rooms is downright exhilarating. Theres just something so satisfying about st...
1. you have everything you need: studio mela 2. objectivocupcake 3. peony wallpaper anthropologie 4. wool felt hairpin by sweet & simple 5. via (source unknown)
We just stepped in the door after a really fun weekend visiting my parents! We had an epic parenting fail on the trip: Shortly after we arrived, we realized wed forgotten Gs little suitcase, includin...
Hi friends! Am hoping your weekend is rich with candy-filled baskets, springtime cheer, and that your heart is blessed by the joy of Jesus living!! His love for the world, his death & resurrectio...
Hello Living the Swell Life readers my name is Rebekah and I blog over at a bit of sunshine. It is an honor to be here today! I have a fun little project just in time for the Easter weekend to share ...
This week::Were over half way through April and there is still talk of snow in the forecast. I guess thats the trade off when you live in the Midwest, sheltered from more horrible things like hurrica...
Around Valentines Day, I shared this little felt flower tutorial on Little Birdie Secrets. I thought it merited an encore presentation here on my own blog, because its concept translates so well to p...
Just wanted to share a few images of the rainbow cake I made last weekend. I actually made 2--one for Gs birthday party and a second for some spring photo mini sessions we did. I believe that childre...
Once upon a bright & perfect afternoon, I took a little jaunt with my friend Kayt to 50th & France (a favorite local shopping area). We hit a few old favorites and new-to-us stores and even s...
Hello & happy Tuesday! The grass is getting greener here by the second--its the most beautiful spring day ever. Before I head out to soak up the sun, Im so excited to share some cheery jewelry fr...
We made some really happy memories this weekend celebrating Gs birthday. We didnt throw any lavish parties this year--my aunt was so sweet to host a big family bday party, which totally lightened my ...
the happy easter holiday is nearly here! ive had pretty pastel things on my mind all week. ive been working on some styling for our mini sessions on sunday. {p.s. we still have a couple slots left, l...
today the sun was shining and the whole world seemed extra splendorous. its getting warm here. ever last inch of snow has melted off of our deck and we even set out our patio furniture. life is so go...
Hello lovely friends! Holy smokes...its almost Wednesday already. Our life has been so completely full lately (in mostly good ways) and it feels so nice to sit down and take a breather here right now...
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