joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
The holidays are nearing — can you believe Christmas is in less than 5 weeks? In between now and the end of the year are multiple holidays, ones that gather our communities for thanksgiving and merriment and hope. If you’re looking for hostess gift for a party you’ve been invited to, or if you’re looking… [Read More]
Over the weekend we went to a birthday party for the cutest 4-year-old we know, Mr. Brayden! The theme was backyard camping and it was ridiculously cute. We ate tacos and yummy s’more cupcakes, there was a camping photobooth (above) and so we jumped on that opportunity for a family photo. Once the sun set… [Read More]
So, here’s the deal: I’ve been wanting to write more. Not just posts that are easy to write, but posts that are harder to write. I like the challenge, but in all honesty I feel like I’m being prompted into this challenge. Sharing more about our journey and what it’s really like to run a… [Read More]
Living in Los Angeles hasn’t been the easiest thing I’ve ever done. snort — But then again, since we got married, what really has been super easy? We have often chosen the more difficult road, the bumpier road, the more adventurous road, the more “this is what God is telling us to do” road, and… [Read More]
It’s crazy to think just a year ago we hosted Thanksgiving. We had moved to Los Angeles only a couple months before, but we hosted and we had a lovely time. Our home was filled with new & old friends, it was imperfect, but our hearts and tummies were full. Isn’t that part of what… [Read More]
The words in this book are totally sinking in to my soul, and it’s been so so good for me. I love that reading means turning letters into words and words turning into thoughts… and thoughts become reminders that all is well. The words just flow off the page and into my mind, and when… [Read More]
With Christmas just over a month away, a group of us thought it would be fun to host a giveaway of some of our favorite things. Can I get a yeow?! This giveaway is special to me, it’s a collaboration of lovely items from some of my friends, whom are also bloggers. Read on for… [Read More]
There are a few fun Gussy shop updates I’m excited to share with you today! First up is a product we don’t keep in the shop regularly — the wallet. These ruffled goodies have a large inside pocket that will fit a checkbook/register, along with a smaller inside pocket for credit/debit cards. There are four… [Read More]
^ look who has four teefers! ^ possibly my new favorite family photo ;) ^ I love love love Maxwell’s little nursery nook Hi friends! We’ve had some fun days with family lately, and there are even more to come! It all started with Zack’s mom arriving in Los Angeles for a week-long visit. She… [Read More]
