joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
dear hair, oh, how you can drive me crazy. some days you are good to me and you look great, other days i question why you decided to not live up to your full potential? {still waiting for an answer to that one.} i love the idea growing you out long {a few inches past… [Read More]
source yeow, what a PRODUCTIVE bunch of days this year has already been! it’s hard to believe we’re already on day 10 of the new year, dontcha think?! so far 2012 has been a busy // surprising // productive year. i’m learning so much and finishing so many projects {one of my goals for 2012}… [Read More]
Over the weekend I finally did something I’ve been wanting to do for weeks: update my blog header with something a little more timeless. I love the idea of including photos but they seem to become dated as the seasons change {something I’ve learned over the last 3.5 years; more on this in an upcoming… [Read More]
DIY: succulents in a jar NOTEWORTHY LINKS FROM THIS PAST WEEK: * 10 tips for bloggers ~ how not to be a cookie cutter blogger * Six ways to add value for your customers without having a sale * When will you carve out time for your business? * celebration cake {DIY} — yummers! *… [Read More]
What a crazy + busy + awesome + relaxing few weeks we’ve had! Zack, Bauer and I drove to Michigan two weeks ago and spent nearly a full week with both sides of our families. It was so wonderful to be with them… so refreshing! Just what we needed I think :] Today I’m linking… [Read More]
this little doggie… he is just the best. he’s the best companion, the best little traveler, the best snuggler! both ways, driving to MI and then back to MN for our Christmas vacation, Bauer slept on my lap in the car and hardly made a peep. when it was my turn to drive he would… [Read More]
Three years ago I was determined to start my own business. In all honesty, I had no clue back then what I was doing when I started sewing, but the thought of feeling challenged and LOVING my job was so exciting to me — so important, that I pushed hard to make it happen. I… [Read More]
Yay – it’s time to announce the winners of two recent giveaways! Thanks so much to everyone that entered, and for all the help sharing the giveaways with your online communities. Zack, Bauer and I are in Michigan with family for the holidays, so we’re wishing you a Happy New Year from our home state!… [Read More]
music by mumford & sons dear friends, every night, since our first snowfall, i pray for more snow. but every morning i wake up and none has fallen. so instead of feeling sad i just re-play this fun memory of when the pretty lady in my life took me on a walk. when we head… [Read More]
