joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
This giveaway is now closed. The other day I realized I needed to make a list for all the “thank you” cards I needed to write. A list?! It was then I decided to finally ORDER some pretty cards. I searched around on Etsy, probably even tweeted for a recommendation, and found myself in Emily… [Read More]
YEOW! Look at all those sewing machines! ^ I am paralyzed from their beauty. Yesterday Emily emailed me about this shop >> AllSaints, a London-based company, and {swoon!} they have my attention. She sent me the image above… a picture taken from AllSaint’s San Francisco storefront display. Emily was so sweet — she said the… [Read More]
We’ve had little puppy Bauer for 4 weeks and look at all the tricks he’s learned: Also — Bauer decided he needed more time on-camera. {Like I could turn him down…} *** Bauer and I went on our morning walk today, and BRRRRRRRRR!, it was so cold! And it is still cold out! Thirteen degrees,… [Read More]
This machine is love. I love the sound it makes when it’s sewing simple stitches. I love the light that shines on the inside. I love the light that shines on my inside when I’m using this machine. I love the friends this machine has brought me. I love the “thank you’s” this machine has… [Read More]
Ohhhh, baby! It’s been sooo chilly here in Minneapolis — like 20* outside. And while it hasn’t snowed since last weekend, there’s still snow on the ground. It’s been so fun getting out my scarves, mittens, hats and warm jackets. I just peeked at the forecast and there are flurries in the future! Eeeeek :]… [Read More]
[photo credit] Here are the winners of the recent giveaways: I Sew Lucky giveaway — Each winner gets to pick a $12 owl ornament — 1. Taryn ~ bird & baloo 2. Kate ~ Suburban Sweetheart Gussy giveaway “hosted” by Nester — each winner gets a $50 Gussy Sews shop credit 1. Julie ~ The… [Read More]
[photo credit] Once upon a time I was out and about, touring an area of Minneapolis called Uptown, when I stumbled into Paper Source. I walked inside and couldn’t find a thing I didn’t love — everything was so fun, so colorful >> definitely a great place to shop for a gift. {If you’re ever… [Read More]
This giveaway is now closed. Celebrate fall // thanksgiving // family by decorating your home with velvet pumpkins from Plush Pumpkin! The plump babies have some serious weight to them and I’ve already found many places throughout my house where they can rest {ottoman, dining room table, mantle, end table, in my office}. Aren’t the… [Read More]
Today’s giveaway is sponsored by I Sew Lucky, a DARLING shop of plush owls {various sizes}, rag dolls and ornaments {eeeek! so perfect for Christmas next month!}. I’m totally smitten over the fabric combinations and pure sweetness of I Sew Lucky’s products. April, the designer, has beautiful sewing skills. The details she adds to her… [Read More]
