In love with my husband, our dog, our house, our life. I left my 9-5 to write a series of children's books about our big, tireless, yellow Labrador, Juno. Follow along as I navigate the book project (and other bits of life) on "First Day of the Rest" and "Dear Dog Journal".
26 Outfits for Sunny Spring Breaks
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Happy Tuesday, friends! That darn groundhog called it last week, and we’re
back to cold days again!! Between the gray…
The post 26 Outfits for Sunny Spri...
New Styles at Loft
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Hi friend! I hope you’re having a great week! Are you looking forward to
Valentine’s Day? If you need some gift ideas for girls (not candy:) here’s
the c...
caught my eye + deals 2.7.25
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* what an adorable Valentine spread!
* these printable Taki valentines are still super popular - of course you
could do flamin' hot cheetos too! The ha...
BUT, WAIT!
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Gigs had his final interview with President Bingham,
and now he can officially send in his mission application!
GO GIGS!
BUT, wait!!
Aren't my kids thi...
A Weekend Getaway To Ocean Springs
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[image: A Weekend Getaway To Ocean Springs]
Never heard of Ocean Springs, Mississippi? Neither had we! But it caught
our eye on round-ups like Southern Liv...
Weekend Reading 12.1.24
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It’s December! Time to decorate and spread holiday cheer! I’m finishing up
two craft projects by twilight and hope to photograph them this week. We
pick up...
Hello again
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Oh, why, hello! I’m still here! I know, it’s been a while. We have had some
big changes in our family this year, so meal planning and blogging were
moved...
A Letter for My Mom
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A letter to all of you, my mom's beloved readers and dear friends, from her
daughter Abbey:
I am heartbroken to write this. Our beloved mom, Sarah, pass...
Neutral Home Finds at TJ Maxx
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One of my friends recently built a beautiful new home. It’s so gorgeous it
makes my house look straight up like the DUFF of houses. Only my fellow
late n...
Movie Night in a Box Gift
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When you’re looking for a DIY gift idea, the “movie night in a box” is one
that tops my list. I mean, why not give an experience style of gift? Way
more ...
Paint Colors of Instagram 10.18.19
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Happy Friday friends! I hope you have all had a wonderful week! Today I am
sharing some of my favorite paint colors from around Instagram this week. I
lo...
New house: framing
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I was really hoping to document this whole house build process as we went
along, but it has all been going SO quickly and keeping me SO busy, I
rarely even...
"The Best Journey Takes You Home"
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If you have followed our family for any time, you know of our nomadic ways.
In the ten years that Brett and I have been together, we have lived in six
home...
Our Florida Beach Condo - Master Bathroom
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Last October, the kids and I headed down to Florida for Columbus Day
weekend. The plan was to actually stay in our condo (the kids had never
spent the nigh...
Half bath: Demo Day and Tiling Progress
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I posted my plans for our main floor half bath more than three months ago,
and then things went quiet. We had a busy Fall, and a hard time finding
back-to-...
Life Lately
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We've been slowly but steadily working to turn this house into something
that feels like our home. I haven't had a lot of time to update you on the
progre...
505 Parliament
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Always nice to see the streetcars. I know - they get in the way of cars.
But here's the thing. They're efficient, they hold tons of people, and
you KNOW...
A Touch of Christmas.
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The halls have been decked! My goal this year was to not buy any new
decorations. I used only what I had from other years but treated myself to
a fresh...
Is this thing on?
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For awhile, I felt like my last post was so aptly titled that it would be
the perfect post to walk away from . . . but, I don't think I'll ever be
able to ...
Fancy and Official- The New Greener Grass Handmade
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Um. Y'all.
I can't even.
I. CAN'T. EVEN.
I am so very excited to share the brand new Greener Grass Handmade website
with you! Look around! Stay awhile! ...
Idaho Falls Parade of Homes 2014
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My husband is a partner in a construction company here in Idaho Falls, ID
called Guardian Homes. They do amazing customs homes! You should definitely
check...
Basement Reno - the {almost} finished product
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Ok, I'm a bit late posting this but the important thing is - it's here! The
basement is pretty much done, and we are SO happy with it. All that's left
is t...
Before & After: Table & Chairs Makeover
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We’ve got a visitor on the blog today! Say hello to Sam everyone! This is
us at Chelsea Market on a trip to New York. Sam is second from the left, in
betwe...
The Birth Story of My 28-Week Preemie {Part 1}
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Today this sweet, energetic fella' with the ready smile and spiky hair is
turning eight! And it's hard to even write that because it's making me
feel ooo...
Color Blocking
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Between the posts about puking and cardboard and hanging neon reptiles I
probably tend to imply that nothing is really getting accomplished 'round
these pa...
So sweet! Hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day!
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