joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
The strangest thing happened to me recently. I went out of town. Actually, I went far far out of town to Dallas, and suddenly I had about 10 hours of travel time in front of me. And somehow I had remembered to grab this book before I left for the weekend. And would you believe… [Read More]
I woke early Friday morning to catch a 7:30 flight that would take me from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City to Dallas, all for the glory-ness of Hope Spoken. It had been a l o n g time since I traveled to a blog conference. Long like almost 18 months, but I was equal… [Read More]
^^ oh, hello BRAND NEW Gussy product (the Envelope Clutch) There’s no denying it: fabric is totally my thing and every time a new batch arrives in the mail I have to stop everything and cut into it. Fabric makes me feel happy. It reminds me of what we can accomplish when we say yes… [Read More]
Let’s kickoff the weekend with a fabulous springtime giveaway! There are over $300 in prizes to be won — yippeeee! Wanna know what’s in the bundle? A Bold Taza table runner ($45 Value) from Silly Mama Quilts, a $100 gift card from Rodan + Fields Dermatologists via Karla Gust, 3 custom canvases ($60 Value) from… [Read More]
Life has been buzzing around here. It’s kept us busy (the good kind) and tired come bedtime. Max’s nap schedule is kinda out the window, meaning sometimes he naps twice a day, sometimes he takes a hearty nap, sometimes he falls asleep snuggled in my arms. I’m not spending any unnecessary time thinking about this;… [Read More]
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Cooking Light and Real Simple, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #FreshandFab http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV It’s not easy making a home cooked meal night after night, but I love the idea of cooking and how it brings my family around… [Read More]
Wanna know a secret? I don’t wash my hair every day. Wanna know another secret? Earlier this week I trimmed my hair in the bathroom during naptime. (Don’t tell my hair dresser. Well wait, it’s been a really long time since I’ve seen her, so…) These two secrets have helped me style my wavy hair,… [Read More]
Hi beauties! It’s been a few weeks since Caroline-made, pretty accessories for the modern, sophisticated gal, launched and it’s been so fun seeing the orders come in, refill our fabric stash, and of course get each item sewn and ready to ship. To celebrate my newest handmade shop let’s have a flash sale! Today only… [Read More]
Yesterday was one of those days where I had hardly finished breakfast yet I knew it was going to be one I’d remember for a long, long time. We’ve had some gorgeous weather lately here in Los Angeles, the kind that makes you forget how expensive rent is or how small your apartment is or… [Read More]
