jOyFULL…..

I really try to live my live with a 'glass is half-full philosophy'…. attempting to be grateful everyday for my many blessings….Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to pause and take stock…. it's the ultimate optimists' holiday!  Maybe that's why I love it so much……or maybe it's the pumpkin pie ;). This year we will be heading over the mountains to visit my parent's in Central Oregon....

Random thoughts about blogging in the month of December…..and a giveaway!

If you are wondering, I am still here. I have been at this blogging thing since 2009 and I have never much cared for blogging during the holidays.  I completely blame the self-imposed pressure I put on myself.  But it's hard sometimes to not feel 'less than' when you visit blogs during this time and it seems everyone but YOU has time for homemade gifts, crafts with their children, orchestrating...

My Favorite Things 2014

First, thank you to Melissa from 320 Sycamore for including me in her Favorite Things blog tour this year!  I loved doing this - I even asked my family what they thought my favorite things were! I wanted this list to be authentic….things I really love, use and were a part of my life in 2014! I have included some explanations and links if you are interested in making MY favorites YOUR...

A winner…..And Favorite Things!

A rare Saturday post to announce the winner of the $150 shopping credit from Minted…… Theresa!!!! *I sent you an email so check your inbox darling! Also want to alert you to a fun bloghop {is that a word?}  I am participating in  - all next week Melissa from 320 Sycamore is  asking a group of bloggers to share their "Favorite Things"…. I am one of the blogs sharing on...

Gallery Wall {re-FrEsH}…and a giveaway from Minted so you can do yours too!

My gallery wall posts still bring this blog the most Google search traffic - the trend doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon! I know this because I feel like I am installing gallery walls at just about every other local client I see! I originally installed our gallery wall shortly after our move into our home almost four years ago - my first attempt was ok but I tweaked it a bit soon...

I promise…….

Hello lovelies…. Here I sit, on November 2nd, and dang if it  isn't SO dark out at 6:30 pm…..I sorta like it and I sorta don't……I feel indifferent. November is a one of my favorite months. Thanksgiving is really one of my top two favorite holidays….I vacilate between Easter and Thanksgiving. Both holidays are pretty low stress and who doesn't like turkey and/or ham…..and pie! I...