Right before we left for D.C, we decided to paint our pumpkins. I don’t love the carving process, so we paint. And while we were painting, Marilee was climbing the stairs and grabbing for our paintbrushes over and over again. Until Josh finished and could do this with her… She also has finally
Category: Home
Love All Over the Place in the Kitchen
I am caught off guard by the joy I am able to find in the every day. The way a person peeking in the windows of our home [in the least creepy way possible] might not be able to see anything that matters so much, but I can feel the weight of the matter in
How Heart and Home Are the Same
I’m feeling very aware of my home. I attribute this in equal parts to having been gone for a week and having company staying with us for a few days. Nothing makes you “see” your house more than these two events.. I think it’s intensified because they happen to overlap this once. Here’s what I
The Girls’ Bathroom Reveal
The new casa – we fell in love with a lot of things about it. There was so much we felt good about leaving just the way it was aside from, perhaps, a fresh coat of paint. The front bathroom, though – the bathroom that would be assigned to our little girlies, however, I believe
The Blessing of Plans Altered
The plan was to wake up, send Adelle off to church with Daddy, and haul Marilee and all of her baby goodies over to the new house to at the very least finish cleaning. Then Adelle woke up at 5:00 and Marilee’s meds had to be administered at 5:30 [thank you time change]. Josh got
Mount Sew-More
I got into bed last night and said to The Hunk, “I have too many interests.” And he said, “What are you interested in now?” Here’s the problem: I love to create. I like to learn. I have some bizarre condition that compels me to be entirely self sufficient – as in, I don’t NEED
The Bathroom Redo: My Nose Led Me to It
I am utterly amazed at how task driven I am these days. Amazed, and a little concerned about my priorities. Here’s how the bathroom redo came about: Adelle and I share a bathroom because it is larger and has more storage and counter space for all of my girly items. Also, Josh and I have
Craft Show and Tell
Alright, gang. This year I have been a crafting fool. I do this…I feel like it’s a sort of semi-annual cycle. Something inspires me and then I dive head first into the crafting crazies. And then eventually I burn out because of the hot glue gun scars on my fingers and the burlap threads that
How to Make Your House More Homey
I know…you thought I’d never get to this, right? Well get to it I have but I’m not promising anything life changing! 1. It’s not about perfection. Truth is I’ve been in some seriously gorgeous homes that have no warmth to them whatsoever. They were spectacular to look at but didn’t beckon me to come
Recipes: Hawaiian Grilled Pork Chops [Hallelujah!]
So, it’s summer time. And we just got a grill. And there’s NOTHING better than the smell of meat on a grill…truly. So, the first of these bad boys is a simple, slap it together and scarf it down kinda meal. How much do we love those?? First, you should know that The Hunk is