joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
When I first heard of Pure Charity I immediately thought about my friends over at Compassion International. If you remember, last May Zack + I traveled to Tanzania. And while we were there we feel deep in love with how good it is to help others. Compassion is an organization that releases children from poverty… [Read More]
outfit details: polka dot tank, Old Navy | sweater, Forever 21 | moss cords, Gap | gray flower flats, Target Although Thursday night was not the *best* night for Zack + I, the evening’s events meant we were able to listen our baby’s heartbeat for the better part of an hour. And Zack recorded it…… [Read More]
*If you’re having trouble seeing the new designs simply clear your cache + close/re-open your browser. It may take a few tries before your computer loads the new design. I can’t quite remember how Heather of Viva la Violette + I first “met” — but I do know my Bauer has a serious dog crush… [Read More]
This giveaway is now closed! Congratulations to our winner, comment #176 Lindsay of A Design Story. Lindsay, please check your email for information on how to claim your prize {free pass to Home Ec Online for you AND a friend!}. xoxo One question frequently sent my way is, “How did you learn how to sew?”… [Read More]
Oh my, this week started out intense and it has! not! let! up! :) With Zack working in the film production/media field, every once-in-a-while he works super long days + all weekend. And so was the case for us this week, starting on Saturday of last week. Both weekend days he headed to the office… [Read More]
For years I’ve been dreaming about working with fabric: mixing prints, colors, perfecting our signature ruffle, trying new techniques, adding new designs, shopping for materials online + in person… The list goes on. It’s fun to reflect on the last few years, what I’ve learned — what the business has learned, that sort of thing…. [Read More]
NURSERY ART: You Belong With Me c/o Livy Love Designs, Elephant print c/o Mandipidy, Do Small Things With Great Love c/o Pen & Paint, customized/embroidered maternity silhouette, Mrs. Pate Makes, “loved” embroidered hoop c/o Home For Hire, stenciled/wooden art c/o Little Penelope Lane, Be Still & Know c/o Pen & Paint itty bitty onsies, handmade… [Read More]
outfit details: top, Forever 21. jeans, Motherhood Maternity. gray tank, Target maternity. boots, Payless. When I see my profile I can hardly believe that baby belly is on ME! It’s so surreal. Most of the time the view I see is either looking down at my belly or facing a mirror, but hardly do I… [Read More]
100% cotton embroidery pattern — complete kit by Clementine Patterns NOTEWORTHY LINKS FROM THE PAST WEEK: + a tour of MadeByGirl’s apartment + blogging advice from Casey Wiegand, via Julie Ann Art + 6 ways to add pops of color to your littles wardrobe, via Babble + the daily docket 2.0, via Simple Mom +… [Read More]
