This weekend before Christmas was a busy one.  It never seems to be intentional when we do it, but it all happens at once. Saturday morning my house was quiet long enough for me to make my coffee and enjoy to Christmas-y spirit of my cozy home.  I absolutely love this time of year and […]

Last but not least.. because really.. its THE BEST and most important wish list of the year.  kidding. But you know, I sent this to the hubs via email (links and sizes included) – because he asks every year for a list of some kind, and just short of sending him this vision board, I deliver. And there on Christmas morning he […]

My Gent is the easiest guy to shop for.. but yet at the same time he is so difficult to shop for.  He wants big things.  Expensive things.  And when he decides he wants these things, he straight up goes out and purchases them. Well.. that leaves me with a whole lot of nothing for […]

Growing up, my mom was crafty, especially around this time of year.  Christmas seemed to be her favorite.  There was always some kind of unique homemade gift for friends, family, teachers, and coaches (my 3 brothers and I were athletes).  I remember one year we collected pine cones (what seemed like a million to my […]

This month is notoriously busy and I feel like there is always something to be done or a social event to be had. I, for one, am a social butterfly at heart, so the busier we are with all that kind of stuff, the happier my heart with be.   I’ve said it before, and […]

Ever have those kind of days where, after the fact,  you continue to relive it over and over in your brain?  Just thinking over the festivities of that day and every detail that made it special..  The first time I ever did this was for my wedding.  I was awake all night and unable to […]