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".
caught my eye + deals 5.2.25
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* my Mom was visiting this week and we did some fun shopping. Rod Works in
Lehi sells Woven Nook pillows and even had a 25% off coupon we used on
them....
Sugarplum Style + Best of April
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Happy Friday, friends, and cheers to the weekend! Today I’ve got the
latest Sugarplum Style, snapshots of my everyday outfits I…
The post Sugarplum Style...
What I Wore | April
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Hi friend! Every month seems to be flying by. We’re at the last day of
April and tomorrow will be May – one of the busiest months when you think...
The p...
Our Small Kitchen With Attached Living Area
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[image: Our Small Kitchen With Attached Living Area]
I know a house always evolves to work with a family's changing needs, but
I'd say this kitchen and att...
Planting Seeds
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I took a break this morning from my regular Barre3 work to work around
the yard and get my flower seeds planted.
It was nice to be out in the sun and in ...
Romanticize Your Home
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Happy Valentine’s Day all! The sun just popped out after a week of storms
and it’s a beautiful day. It’s still so cold, and on winter days I like to
work f...
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 2}
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Today is my son Caleb's 8th Birthday, so I'm sharing the incredible story
God has given him. But first *go read Part 1 of this story here.*
Otherwise non...
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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