... for joy!I am over at The FailteHouse today, sharing what joy means to me. Stop by to see Sheilas inspiring blog!
To the men and women who have served and are currently serving our country... because of you we are able to celebrate our freedom. Photo by Christin Rose
Earrings / Hat / Sunglasses / Watch / Tank Top / Vest / Lipstick / Shorts / WedgesMemorial Day Weekend has always revolved around spending time with family outdoors (if the weather permits) and...
Morning stroll through the beautiful Hyatt property - worth checking out while in the area!{Polihale} More than 15 miles of sandy beach and turquoise waters! Can be dangerous for swimming, but ...
Aloha from Kauai (again)! I know what you are thinking...how are we still here? Well, Matts project has been extended which means we are lucky enough to be enjoying the island life l...
{Mom} She is much more than just the mother of this family of four. The one and only person in this world who I can talk to on the phone at least 5 times a day about anything and everythi...
Something has been weighing heavy on my heart lately. That "something," is my intention of this blog and how it is portrayed. I created this place back in 2010, not knowing at all...
Waimea Canyon - a must see! Na Pali CoastMore of the stunning sights of Kauai. This island is truly paradise with the lush green landscape, turquoise water and colorful sunsets. Ever...
Aloha from Kauai! You are probably wondering why I am choosing to stare at a computer screen when I could be looking at the ocean? I am wondering the same thing too. Matt and I are ...
I love this lace top from Lena Medoyeff, which is made from the same silk lace applique that my wedding dress is made of. It is fun to have a casual top in the same fabric as my wedding dr...
A quick recap of what Ive been up to lately, which consists mostly of enjoying sunshine, warm temps, bright skies and the big blue ocean! You better believe us Oregonians can use some Vitamin D...
(circa 2008)To my husband - I am so thankful to have had the blessing of celebrating your last 10 birthdays with you! It almost seems impossible that weve celebrated so many together. The...
sunglasses / hat / necklace / dress / swim suit / nail polish / cuff / sandals / bagI am in the midst of preparing for an upcoming trip to Kauai and I plan on spending a ton of time around the pool a...
A collection of my favorite bathrooms:viaviaviaviaviaviaMy ideal bathroom is a combination of crisp white mixed with rustic natural wood elements. What does your dream bathroom look like?
Snapped this photo of a pretty tree in our yard! I love the soft pastel colors provided by nature. I am looking forward to my family visiting this weekend and celebrating Easter! Ho...
While cleaning out my closet this past weekend, I came across a pair of old denim jeans that I havent worn in years. They still fit, but I wasnt liking the holes in the knee area so I decided t...
umbrella image / scarf / coat / top / jeans / umbrella / nail polish / shoesAs much as Id like to think of Spring as a season of sunshine and blue skies, that is not always the case. In the Pac...
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Life lately, has been busy and exciting! I dont always haul my big camera around and am thankful that I can at least capture a moment with my phone. Sometimes its those little joys in lif...
I love the first day of Spring (probably because it also happens to be my birthday), but it is also an official reminder that sunshine and warmer weather will soon be here! I love seeing nature...
Growing up in a family of Irish folk meant celebrating St. Patricks Day with green wigs, goofy hats and custom made T-shirts in green, of course! Memories that may seem silly to some, but put a...
viaI recently posted inspiration images for a home office (which, by the way is still cluttered with random items that I havent found a home for) and I thought it would be fun to feature some in...
{a recap of what is currently bringing joy to my life}Moving into our house!Cotton candy sunset framed in twinkle lights.Having my moms help unpacking our kitchen...then celebrating by making pizza!&...
viaWe finally moved into our house and are living in a sea of bags and boxes! Our moving process consisted of throwing our belongings into whatever we could find, as quickly as possible. ...
In the past my "office" consisted of a desk and was located in my bedroom or living room. I now get to have an entire room in our home dedicated to creating, working and storing all of ...
I love to discover new places, especially when they become an instant favorite! This was the case when I visited Red Lily Vineyards. Nestled in the Applegate Valley, this winery has the m...
We are on the "home stretch" of finishing our house remodel and as a result, I have had little time for blogging. Lucky for me (and you), we have a guest post on my favorite place in th...
necklace / dress / heels / jacket / clutch I was in the mood for a fun distraction and naturally that meant browsing expensive clothing and accessories while dreaming up a lovely look! I j...
Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and we are left feeling shocked, deflated and confused. Thats how I feel after last week. As I have mentioned, we are in the middle of a pretty big h...
The day after Christmas, we woke up early and flew to Chicago for a week of family and fun! We went to a Blackhawks game, the aquarium, ate lots of deep dish pizza, walked around the city and l...
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