via I know, I know...Ive been a horrible blogger recently. I thought Id rectify the situation with a beautifully inspirational post with lovely pictures and drool-worthy ideas but when I sat down to ...
As a child, I loved staring at our card display every year and reading the various letters people wrote updating us on their year. Never did I ever expect to be "grown-up" enough to send card...
We have been greatly enjoying our Non-Tree Christmas Tree. (You can check out what a Non-Tree Christmas Tree is here and see our very own right here) Its beautiful and wintery during the day an...
Note: This is the final post in a series of posts. You can read the following here: Post 1: What is a Christmas Non-Tree? Post 2: Snowflake Blizzard We decided not to cut down a tree this year becaus...
Note: This is the second post in a series of the unveiling of our first ever Christmas Non-Tree. To see the first post, go here. I love snowflakes. Real snowflakes, paper snowflakes, glass snowflakes...
Note: This is the first post in a series that will lead to the unveiling of our first ever Christmas Non-Tree. For part two, go here. Can you believe that today is the first day of December? I feel l...
John and I are hitting the road this afternoon. To prepare we downloaded The Hunger Games audiobook (if you havent read this, READ IT!! I plan to force John to love it as much as me by making ...
John and I are getting excited about traveling up to Maryland for his familys wonderful Thanksgiving blow out. When I say blow out you may think Im exaggerating but, really, Im not. I think the last ...
Its raining. Actually, its pouring cats and dogs. Usually I get sad on gloomy and dreary days but today, after days and days of sunshiny weather, Im enjoying the morose feel of this Wednesday morning...
A) I survived the race! Actually, I did better than the original goal I made back when I thought Id spend months training which was surprising and exhilarating. Im not sure if it was the endorphins t...
viaJohn and I are in Richmond, VA this weekend for a little race. Please note that those last two words are said with sarcasm and wide eyes. You see, John signed us up for this race back in the sprin...
While perusing the dollar spot at Target last week, John and I came across a bin of plastic animals. As we started to play with them, we noticed the cow had both udders and horns. Laughing, we made s...
Glitter has a natural ability to make anyone smile. Glitter chases the blues away. Glitter is happiness. For the past few months Ive been drawn to glitter like a raccoon to a shiny coin and like a mo...
viaWe just returned home from dropping Layla off at the vet. Last week at her check up we asked about a lump that has been under her eye since the spring and they recommended having it removed. This ...
Im still a relatively new blogger and this is my first time blogging through the holiday season. Im looking forward to sharing inspiration, excitement, and holiday cheer with one another and being th...
Growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, I am mildly obsessed with the Sandia Mountains. These majestic mountains can be seen from literally every spot in the city. Just look east and there they are. A...
I feel as though I could start every single post with the sentence, "I was looking at Pinterest recently and...." I spend entirely too much time on that amazing site (by the way, check ...
If youve read any of my previous projects you know that I love incorporating sticks nature into our decor. Weve made benches and plant stands, art, pom pom flowers, and even a jewelry holder ou...
viaHappy Halloween! I am off to accompany Layla-Butt to the vet but I will be back soon to show off the new branch decorations (take a look at the original branch and her summer decorations).
I had plans to take pictures of a few recent projects around the house with the bright morning light that streams in our windows. Instead I woke up to rain and dreariness so I chose to sip a homemade...
viaI found myself loving this photo that I found of a bedroom and didnt realize immediately how small the room actually was. That, my friends, is how you know youve decorated a small room well....
After showing the first sweater pillow I created, I got several emails asking for a tutorial. Not that I needed a reason to make a second pillow...these pillows are soft and cuddly and perfect ...
Last spring we were cleaning out our storage shed when we found a styrofoam cooler that was merely taking up space. Instead of throwing it away, I decided to upcycle as much of it as possible and pro...
A long long time ago I shared that I was obsessed with Pottery Barns amazing knitted pillows and blankets. Well, after being pinspired (yes, I made up a word just for pinterest) by Brassy Apple...
Im back, Im back! After a crazy non-stop road trip, some car repairs (yes, my DIY skills are moving over to cars now), and a major washing machine diy fix, Im back!Oh, but I guess I need things to ta...
There is nothing better than walking into your home after ten days away and being greeted by a dog. Layla-Butt wiggled, squealed, grunted, and was overjoyed that I was home. Best welcome ever! Now sh...
With autumn on my brain I have started eagerly anticipating the delicious hearty meals that are on the horizon. During the summer we try not to use the oven so once the temperatures cool I start scou...
viaWith the onset of cuddling weather (i.e. colder weather and longer nights) I have taken to obsessing over knit blankets. They are like sweaters - but better!viaSo far, my obsession has included dr...
Today begins leg 2 of my cross country road trip to visit my baby sister. I am heading up and over to Minnesota to spend time bugging my sister who is away at college and I couldnt be more excited.Ro...
Fall has been making itself known this week by showering us with unending rain, hiding the sun, and lowering the temperatures. As much I am not a fan of autumn, I am loving my recent mornings w...
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