I was in Goodwill last week and I spotted this: I loved the inlay and the frame color, plus it was $3.99. I thought I could make it into something much better. Here's my plan: A little paint tape and chalkboard spray paint. My inspiration? Restoration Hardware's subway art. To make it… Continue reading The Story Hidden in Our Subway Art
1 – Mantel FunI got to work with my sister-in-law Kristy this weekend on her mantel since she was having a party for my nephew Will’s 2nd birthday. You know how I love to move things around, work with what you’ve got, and stage a house or two, right? Here’s the before: Looks pretty good… Continue reading One Lovely Weekend
On Friday, my husband and I will celebrate our five-year wedding anniversary. I’ve loved watching the relationship between you and Annie grow. There were bumps along the way, but she fell in love with you right alongside me. I love that Annie still calls it our wedding.I loved watching you become a father to a… Continue reading Five Long and Wonderful Years
Before we purchased the home we live in almost six years ago, we went house hunting and saw lots of homes. We originally passed over the neighborhood we live in now because it confused our realtor with what school district it fell in. But after seeing our future home for the first time, we… Continue reading Before And After- Our Home
Mike and I had a great time on our date night in the city last night. We are extremely fortunate to live so close to the Midwest's largest city that we can simply pop in and out rather than making a trip out of it, and we never take that for granted. Mike's parents… Continue reading My Kind Of Town
I have an outstanding husband. Second time around, I like to think I’ve gotten pretty good at figuring out what works. He’s my biggest supporter, and without him, I couldn’t be the mom/wife I try to be. Truly, behind every great mom or wife is a husband who just gets it. He helps… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Cookies Make Me Chubby, Weddings Make Me Cry
A Grace Full Life 