This post is long overdue but last fall my boys’ rooms were featured in the FLOR catalog! A photographer, writer and stylist came out to the house in the spring to interview me and take pictures, and then they shared all of the details in a two page spread. Seeing your rooms in print is… Read More
Today my parents celebrate their fiftieth anniversary. Fifty years. Five decades. They are a rare, inspiring example of marriage through thick and thin, ups and downs. They raised Sister and I with a strong, unwavering sense of right and wrong, unconditional love, and by always sacrificing their dreams for ours. They worked for everything they… Read More
I don’t talk about it often, but it’s been about a year since my friend Ashley introduced me to essential oils and they are a part of daily life around here now. I clean with them, diffuse them and use them both topically and internally at times. I thought I’d share how I store them… Read More
It’s Daddy-O’s birthday today!!! He’s been a hands-on always-there, fixture in my life… for my whole life. He’s celebrating with a trip to the Humane Society (for donations), lunch at Spanky’s, and cappuccinos and dinner with fabulous neighbors! While I hate that we never see him ON his birthday these days, we are all still… Read More
We’ve been visiting National Parks in our travels for a few years now and finally purchased the Passport to Your National Parks. This small, spiral bound travelogue easily fits in your backpack and is a wonderful way to track your visits and memories of our national parks. The passport is organized by region and provides… Read More
We’ve reached that point in the year where I’m seeing an influx of consultations to travel to Disney World and on Disney Cruise Line for the 2019 holiday season. While both are completely do-able, a Disneyland vacation is also a fantastic choice that doesn’t require six months advance notice to get the sought after dining,… Read More
We really upped our “breakfast for dinner” game this week by enjoying two fabulous quiche recipes. They were easy, cooked beautifully and are nice enough for company. For dinners, I served with a simple green salad. For breakfast, I enjoyed with a side of fruit. Either way, it made for a delicious, filling meal. The… Read More