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• Project: Thankful // Day 8

  

  Thankful for date nights with my husband that include the best | pizza | this side of the Mississippi.We may or may not have eaten all but 2 pieces. Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HOME

• Project: Thankful // Days 2 & 3

  

  So, sometimes I go away for the night and forget to have the posts atomically publish. Blond moment.Project: Thankful // Day 2(c. 2005 Prom)So incredibly... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Another New Project

  

  As cliche as it sounds, this is the season of thanksgiving. A season where we’re reminded of all that the Lord has blessed us with…and so I’m beginning a new... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2012 HOME

• I Hate Halloween

  

  There. I said it. I literally hate it.Call me crazy, but I would much rather skip past all the pumpkin-flavored coffee drinks that seem to make their way into... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2012 HOME

• Week 6 | Sending Love

  

  I feel like each week I say this is my favorite card, I’m beginning to sound like a broken record. But I really do love this card. I hand-wrote the ‘love’ and... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HOME

• Week 5 | Simple Stamp

  

  I’m a big fan of Christmas cards that let the photo do the talking. When you have an adorable picture, who wants to cover it up with words?Head over to the |... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HOME

• While He Was Away

  

  A few weeks ago, Ian went hunting for a week with my dad. Which meant Goose and I had a whole 7 days together. 7 days to sleep in, relax, order Thai take-out... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2012 HOME, SELF EXPRESSION

• Week 4 | Chevron

  

  It’s no surprise I have a love of all things chevron, so why wouldn’t I create a Christmas card with a chevron pattern?Head over to the | shop | to see the fun... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2012 HOME

• Week 3 | Color Block

  

  This week’s design is the epitome of simple, and I feel like it could almost double as a New Years card with those circles that closely resemble champagne... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HOME

• Week 2 | Scallop

  

  Week 2 of my Christmas Card designs is here! This is one of my favorites due to its simplicity, and the fact that I love me a good scalloped border. Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HOME

• A New Twist on an Old Piece of Art | A Photoshop Tutorial

  

  Yesterday I mentioned I would show you how to achieve the same look I used for my thrifted art, using Photoshop. It’s a pretty simple process if you’re... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HOME

• A New Twist on an Old Piece of Art

  

  I’m pretty much always looking for the next project to do around the house, and I’ve had something like this in mind for awhile now, and then got... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HOME

• 102 Days…

  

  Until Christmas, that is.Ever since my | Crafty Christmas | series, I’ve had an itch to start designing Christmas cards (it’s never too early, right?? Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HOME

• Robin’s Egg Blue is Never a Good Choice. Ever.

  

  This weekend was a combination of great and not-so-great. Here’s why: Friday we had planned on going out to a nice dinner to celebrate | passing my exam... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• It’s Official

  

  Yupp. It’s official. You’ll be seeing more of me around here since I’m not spending every waking hour studying my rear off for this thing. Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Antlers: No Longer Just for Hunters

  

  I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t always loved antlers. Maybe because I can’t help but picture them displayed in a rustic cabin with no electricity,... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HOME

• What I’ve Really Been Up To

  

  To say that this little corner of cyberspace has been has been neglected lately is an understatement. I’ve somewhat abandoned it. Not on purpose, of course,... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HOME

• What I’ve Been Up To

  

  1 – 2 Loving the new | print company | I found and the way Layne’s invitations turned out.3. Is their packaging not the cutest?4. Wondering why my chocolate chi... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HOME

• Current Obsessions | Maps

  

  Lately, I’m kind of loving obsessed with maps. I don’t know what it is about them, but they have a certain quality that adds a pop of color, texture, and... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HOME

• Crafty Christmas | What I Received

  

  I know I said I was going to post this yesterday but Monday came and went before I had a chance to get around to posting, so we’re ending Crafty Christmas in... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HOME