joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
Yesterday was a hard day, the kind that makes you want to climb back into bed so you can avoid it all together. You know the kind I’m talking about? Where nothing catastrophic happens, but instead one small event after another adds up to an insurmountable mess? Yes? Well, that was my day. Normally, I… [Read More]
For years now I’ve been reading Love Taza | Rockstar Diaries. What keeps bringing me back? Her fresh perspective on life and her adoration over life + family. Really, it’s so inspiring. It has helped my focus on life evolve as well, as we all know how easy it is for life to do it’s… [Read More]
Our precious baby has arrived! Maxwell Zackary Whitley Born 3/12 at 11:47pm 9lbs, 7.5oz and 21″ — such a big boy :) Maxwell is currently in the NICU for a couple of minor complications. I labored for over 30 hours before delivering Maxwell via c-section. Please keep both of us in your prayers. We are… [Read More]
There’s nothing like having that perfect, versatile zip pouch that makes you need a half dozen more — just so all of your things are equally perfectly organized. We have NEW! large zip pouches in the shop for this update and all of them have my geometric-inspiration infused into them. I love them! And, they… [Read More]
outfit details: tank, Target | maxi skirt + sandals, Old Navy | sunglasses, Forever 21 | necklace, Made by Jewls When I first started capturing my baby bump I was only 14 weeks pregnant. Now I’m 41 weeks {WHERE did the time go???!} and… we’re starting to have some long chats with Baby about making… [Read More]
^ Having a galley kitchen is so fun, especially when you bump into your cute husband while cooking ;) ^ A very special cup + saucer ^ top + bottom photos: books and special treasures we’ve found/been gifted // Wooden arrow from The Red Dutch Door, learn how to make your own red yarn garland,… [Read More]
My dear friend Anna in Minneapolis sent me this link the other day. When Zack came home from work I still hadn’t played it; a part of me was wanting someone near by when I clicked that triangular button, I knew this video would be a beautiful prelude for what’s to come… To all the… [Read More]
Today my beautiful friend Lisa Leonard is sharing with us, “What it means to be a mom for the first time.” Lisa has such a kind, gentle, inspiring spirit — you’ll see that in her words below. Thank you Lisa for sharing your heart with us on this precious topic… + + + Everything I… [Read More]
outfit details: polka dot tank + striped skirt, Old Navy | headband, Shop Lady Like Barefoot and pregnant ♥ This past week, being on maternity leave, has been AMAZING! The first couple of days I really had to make sure I had fun things planned, like coffee dates with friends, but once I mastered the… [Read More]
