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• Summer Road Trip: The Pacific Coast Highway

  

  Happy Friday! I have been dreaming about a Pacific Coast roadtrip for about a year now. Remember this post? And with my 30th birthday in sight, Ken and I decide... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Pretty Face Seedling Starters

  

  As a professional fashion artist and amateur portrait painter, my Grandma Annie loved to study human faces. She was fascinated by each one’s unique details,... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 5 DIY’s to Try // No. 12

  

  Hello Monday! 5 inspiring projects I can’t wait to get my hands on… Gold Foil Pillow | designlovefest DIY Brunch Macarons | Sugar Cloth Gem Mirror DIY | A... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Instagram Lately

  

  Instagram is quickly becoming my favorite of the social media family. I love the daily challenge in photography  photo-styling, and also getting to see behind... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Mudcloth Planters

  

  I was first introduced to African Mudcloth 3 years ago when Design Sponge featured a hometour with a chair gloriously upholstered in it. Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Handmade 3D Gift Wrap

  

  Hello Friday! On the coattails of Wednesday’s giftbow tutorials, I’ve also been meaning to share this 3-D gift wrap project that I had so much fun creating for... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 3 Beautiful Ways to Tie a Bow with Ribbon

  

  I love tying up gifts with ribbon bows, because I think they add such a pretty touch to even the smallest or simplest gifts, and effortlessly make last minute... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Spring Fever Faux Leather Keychains

  

  It’s always so exciting when “Spring Ahead” Daylight Savings rolls around. Not only is Spring so imminently close you can feel it, but our days become noticeabl... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 5 DIY’s to Try // No. 11

  

  5 brilliant handmade projects you’ve got to check out this week: DIY Mid Century Side Table | Sugar Cloth Removable Wallpaper | Fall for DIY DIY Cake Dome... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Pull-down Style Botanical Wall Hanging

  

  There are two things I’m loving at the moment: 1.) Vintage botanical wall charts and 2.) Anything Rifle Paper Company. Seriously. Anna Bond is a paintbrush... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• My DIY and Craft Essentials

  

  There are a key few tools and materials I use ALL THE TIME for craft and DIY projects. If it works, I stick with it, and these workhorses have earned their... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Escape to Moose Mountain

  

  Every year we pick a winter weekend to hit the slopes with friends in Lutsen, MN. Caribou Highlands Resort has awesome ski-in/ski-out townhomes (with... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Instagram Lately

  

  Happy Glorious Friday and Valentine’s Day Weekend to you! We’re heading up to Lutsen, MN for a weekend on the slopes with friends, so last night Ken and I... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 5 DIY’s to Try // No. 10

  

  I’m continually amazed and inspired by the projects radiating from blogger creatives. 5 oh-so-inventive ideas as of late! Oh Happy Day has the most clever... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Valentine’s Day Flower Wall

  

  I don’t typically do a ton to decorate our place for Valentine’s Day, but this year in an effort to combat the foggy, grey disposition outside, I decided to... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Hand-Painted Blue & White Plates + HouseBeautiful.com Feature!

  

  I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the email from HouseBeautiful.com come through asking if I was interested in participating in their new series, The... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Free Fave Fonts and How to Download Them

  

  Clothing Brand | Flux Architect | Arsenale White | Cheddar Jack The title font is Lato. I love using fonts along with photos to help further communicate ideas o... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Milk Glass Soap Dispenser DIY

  

  Homedit recently asked me to create a simple soap dispenser tutorial for them using a Mason jar, and of course I was up to the challenge! Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Printable Ombre Valentine: You Are Loved

  

  Remember those old school buttons that radiantly proclaimed, “I Am Loved”? My Grandma gave me one when I was little, and somehow the phrase always stuck with me... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Origami Lampshade Made from Wallpaper

  

  Friday, glorious Friday, I’m so glad you’re here! After being out of town the past 4 weekends, I’m really looking forward to playing catch up on a few projects... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL