Finn’s Fall Wardrobe Wishlist
Fall is here! And between the cooling weather and Finn starting school, I have been on the look-out for some new items for his wardrobe. He is on the border between 3T and moving up to 4T, so I am slowly picking up new…
Seasonal Living
Currently…
What are you up to these days? Here’s a snapshot of what is keeping me occupied this month. View fullsize Working on Putting up art in Penelope’s room and building an ikea cabinet for our living room. Watching Indiana Jones. The Minnesota Orchestra hosts…
A Few Thoughts on Valentine’s Day & the Simple Diy Cards I Sent
View fullsize I know that Valentine’s Day can be a bit polarizing for people. I personally think it is a fun, cutesy holiday, if, and this is a big if, you don’t make a huge deal out of it. Some years Dylan and I…
My ‘One Little Word’ for 2018
View fullsize Have you heard of One Little Word? I came across it two years ago from listening to the Elise Joy podcast. Elise and Ali Edwards have a yearly conversation about their One Little Word, and it is always very interesting to listen to….
A Trip to the Apple Orchard
View fullsize View fullsize We try to take a trip to the apple orchard each year. It’s a fun way to get out of the city, and it’s a great way to take advantage of the fall weather. I’ve also realized it is a…
How to grow, store, and use Sweet Basil
View fullsize Basil is a common herb used for cooking. It comes in many varieties, but there are two types that are most commonly used. The first type is Sweet Basil, which like its name describes, tends to have a sweet, slightly aromatic flavor….
Rosé Cocktails to Sip this Summer
View fullsize Images via MyDomaine Rosé continues to be a favorite wine varietal of choice, and I think for good reason. It is light and lively and a versatile option to pair with just about anything. I want to sip each and every one…
‘Our Little Prince’ Birthday Party
View fullsize My son, Finn, turned one year old earlier this month. To celebrate, we threw a small birthday party with the theme, Our Little Prince. The image above with the baby carriage was the inspiration for the whole party. I used that graphic,…
On Love
Quote by Ann Landers, advice columnist for the Chicago Tribune. Image illustrated by Mary Galloway for Refinery29. In honor of Valentine’s Day, I wanted to share a quote about love. “Love is friendship that has caught fire. It takes root and grows, one day…
Kraft Paper Valentines
View fullsize I don’t send Christmas cards typically, but I love to send Valentines. I also love making them. They are so fun and sweet. For this year, I made 5 different styles of cards. I like to vary them a bit depending on…