every day living with a touch of creativity
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures cooler our once vibrant garden is slowly fading away. The tomatoes have been roasted and canned. The peppers chopped and in the freezer alongside shredded zucchini and strawberries. The only plants remaining are the herbs. I hate the thought of letting anything from the garden go to [...]
Everyone knows that the best gifts are those that keep on giving. We were given so many gifts surrounding our wedding celebration that I will never forget, but one truly has kept giving in new and meaningful ways year after year. At our rehearsal dinner, unbeknownst to us, my dear friend and bridesmaid handed out [...]
When someone has a baby, I try to send something that I loved using when I had my babies. 9 times out of 10, I gift Aden + Anais bamboo swaddling blankets. They are the softest blankets ever created. But I also like to attach something cute and personal as well. I make each [...]
My grandmother is a creative force. She taught inner city middle school art for years, and now my boys get to benefit from her magic. She has collected so many old art and craft supplies over the years. After she and my grandfather moved recently, I was the proud and lucky recipient of all kinds [...]
nesting — n “Nesting… is commonly characterized by a strong urge to clean and organize one’s home and is one reason why couples who are expecting a baby often reorganize, arrange, and clean the house and surroundings.” ~ Wikipedia ~ via Pinterest Yes, amidst all the back to school shopping and organizing we’ve been doing around [...]
No matter what time I go to bed, I have to read – at least for a little while. I usually have a couple books going on at the same time. Sometimes, I have a little crochet project going on as well. Instead of cluttering up my bedside table or just having a pile on [...]
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