Hello, Friends! Have you had your fill of hearts and pink today? We started the morning with a special breakfast for the kids — pancakes + raspberry milk + a little gift too. Happily, they don’...
This series is brought to you by Levi’s® Curve ID. Find your custom fit at Levi’s® stores or Levi.com. So here’s a little fact: I steered clear of button-up shirts for many, many years. I coul...
Remember when we wrote on the backs of photographs, bringing a snapshot to life with just a few words? Kelly tweeted about Ransom Riggs’ Talking Pictures project, (available in April), and it a...
Every February I make sure to mention this sweet little book called I Like You. It’s such a perfect Valentine’s gift! Good for your sweetheart, but it’s not strictly romantic, so it...
Love is in the air this week, so I’m hoping to take in more than a few deep breaths of it! I’m sure we all want Valentine’s Day to be as near to perfect as it can possibly be, and I...
Our big news today: we have hot water again!! In the kitchen. In the bathroom. Even the laundry room! It feels like the best news ever. Our area (and the entire continent of Europe) is just coming ou...
Hello, Friends! How are you? My kids have a two-week school break starting today, so we are hatching plans to make the most of it. I think we’ll hang out locally for the first week — do things ...
Do you ever see a woman of a certain age and stop dead in your tracks, whispering to yourself with a smile and a little awe, “That. That’s what I want to look like someday.” I love ...
Get ready for a giant giveaway today — Old Navy is offering a $500 gift certificate! That’s right. $500!! I think the huge prize is a perfect match for the huge Kids & Baby Sale going on ri...
I asked Deb Averett to create a quick and clever valentine that can be made from easy-to-find materials. Look what she came up with. Adorable! — Gabrielle —– Here’s a super easy, su...
Here’s an idea for Valentine’s Day — or any old time you’re feeling romantic. If you happen to have exquisite thoughts to share with your love, but not-so-exquisite handwriting, Bry...
Oh man! Did you guys read this article in Wired Magazine about cars that drive themselves? I started the article thinking: No way, the whole idea scares me. But by the end, I was thinking: How have I...
When I was growing up, my father would always give flowers to his four daughters on Valentine’s Day (flowers for Mom too, of course!). Nothing fancy. Often just a single rose or carnation. But ...
Crocheted hearts by Sabahnur. I have read countless birth stories and spoken to plenty of new mothers and each time, I am scanning the page or scanning their eyes in hopes of finding a story like min...
A few weeks ago, we discussed an article that made French mothers sound a bit monstrous. Well apparently, French parenting is a hot topic. On Saturday, The Wall Street Journal printed this article ab...
Nicole seems like she has endless amounts of patience. Rooms full, actually! Nearly every corner of her home is adorned with art she has created with her four young daughters, yet none of it looks me...
I asked Danyelle to create a candy-free valentine that grade-schoolers would love. I’d say she nailed it! Take a look. — Gabrielle —– I’m a big fan of fun candy-free Valentine...
I love Mem Fox’s books. If you haven’t been lulled to sleep by Time for Bed or wishing for a moment or two of invisibility like Hush does in Possum Magic, you are definitely missing out! Her website ...
Image from my instagram stream. I’m gabrielle_designmom if you want to join me. Wow. We had a real snow storm! We hear it’s very uncommon for this part of the country, but we think itR...
Hello, Friends! Are you well? I’ve had a fun few days. One of my very best friends from high school has been visiting (her wonderful mom, too!), and we’ve been running around all the tour...
Image by Moss & Isaac for Alt Summit. Hey guys! If you’re around today at 2:00pm EST, come join me for an online chat all about Alt Summit! The chat is hosted on The Motherhood and all the ...
I love today’s giveaway — and I bet you will too. House 8810 is offering a prize package featuring 8 awesome items!! The winner will receive a Dipped Serving Spoon, a set of Valentine Lace-up C...
If you close your eyes and remind yourself of the biggest chance you ever took, where do your thoughts send you? Somewhere lovely, I hope. Every single story I’ve heard reinforces my belief that the ...
Image (plus recipe!) by Tish Boyle. A thoughtful French reader, Annabelle, wrote in to make sure I knew today was Chandeleur. Apparently, it’s a holiday that involves making and eating stacks o...
Happy February, Dear Readers! I’m so glad we have Valentine’s Day this month to distract me from how cold it is. : ) I think I’ve posted about these wax paper, melted crayon hearts ...
You probably know by now how I feel about mothers and their babies! I can’t help but marvel at the miracle of life, and every story surprises me more than the last. My smart friend Emily recent...
Oh my goodness you guys, I keep forgetting to tell you, but we bought a painting! It’s pretty big — about 4 feet across. It’s titled “L’Amerique.” ; Also. It’s the c...
I’ve been living with the assumption that Swedish homes are born crisp and gorgeous, but the effortlessly stylish Johanna might disagree just a little. She and her husband are midway through a home r...
My head is still buzzing with big ideas and small details from Alt Summit. (like the vintage light bulbs above that were part of the Friday Night Mini-Party decorations). I’ve actually made a l...
Allysha sent me this video and it got my heart pumping. A gorgeous reminder of why it’s worth every effort to get outside (even though it’s cold out there!). I had the great good fortune ...
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