Creative projects, seasonal ideas, and playful inspiration that make space for joy, curiosity, and creating… just because.
I did not set out to build a Friends kitchen in my basement. It just sort of happened, one weird impulsive project at a time. … More I Didn’t Plan to Build a ‘Friends’ Kitchen in My Basement. I Just Kept Finding Things That Belonged There
What started with a “Blue Jean Baby” theme turned into a little denim, a little western flair, a whole lot of thrifted and handmade details, and one very full house. But the best part of this baby shower wasn’t the decorations. It was creating it with my daughters and filling every little detail with love, memories, and pieces of our family’s story. … More Blue Jean Baby Shower: A Little Denim, a Little Western, and a Whole Lot of Love
There was a decade where it felt like the only thing I created was a grocery list. Here’s what happened the night I made something completely useless again. … More I Started Making Things Again (Even Though Nobody Asked)
A few Dollar Tree supplies, homemade camp shirts, and a lot of imagination created one of my kids’ favorite summer memories. Years later, I discovered Camp Firefly had taught me a lesson I didn’t fully understand until midlife. … More Camp Firefly and the Lesson I Didn’t Learn Until Years Later
This year, as part of celebrating my 50th birthday, Joel and I decided to take a much-needed week-long road trip – our first ever just the two of us. It wasn’t just a getaway; it was a chance to enjoy the moment, explore new places, and think about how far we’ve come. We kicked off … More Road Trip Through the Smokey Mountains: A Perfect Getaway
Did you know that Valentine’s Day is the #1 holiday for florists and floral purchases? (cred: aboutfloral.com) Who doesn’t love the look of fresh cut flowers? But they die, right? So why waste the money? I read somewhere recently that keeping fresh flowers in your space can reduce stress. Well then I’m thinking I need … More Persevere through Preservation
Loving on your people… even after they move out? Well, yes! If you know me, you know that my kids moving out on their own will not deter me from being the quirky, over-the-top mom. So my oldest moved out this past fall and while it’s been an adjustment, it’s actually been a fairly smooth … More Loving on Your People…
Do you love the look of canvas photos but not the price? Yeah, me too. There are some places online that will run a sale on them definitely making them more affordable, but when I wanted to do my own version of a gallery wall a few years back, I had to get creative. There … More DIY Canvas Photos
Hey friends! I am back with my favorite fashion finds yet. As I have mentioned to you all before, I have a slight shoe obsession. Some may say it’s a little bit more than a slight obsession. In total I have 51 pairs of shoes. This may seem like an extremely large amount but I … More Fashion Finds – Shoes
When my kids were little, I stayed at home with them. Well, ‘stay at home’ is maybe not the correct terminology because we (I) rarely stayed at home. I volunteered at their school and we were constantly doing things with friends like having playdates – moms and kids 🙂 One thing I didn’t do very … More Stay at Home Camp
