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• 5 DIY’s to Try in January

  

  Stave off cabin fever this January with these genius (and affordable!) handmade projects from the DIY blogging community. This marbled phone case from The... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• A Mid-Winter’s Hideaway

  

  This weekend we hid away in Wisconsin’s north woods for sledding and skating by day and log fires and cribbage by night. Here are a few shots captured on our... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Instagram Lately

  

  Happy Friday! This weekend we’re headed to my friend Briony’s cabin for their annual winter extravaganza of fires, sledding, and spiked cocoa with friends! [I... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Air Plant Stand for Homedit

  

  I received a menagerie of air plants for Christmas last month, so naturally I was excited to find a fun way to display them. Air plants don’t require soil, so... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• No-Sew Blanket Vest for SheKnows

  

  Hello Friday! After the fah-reezing week we had don’t you just want to hunker down under a pile of blankets, make a pot of hot tea and marathon watch old... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Anna Maria Island

  

  Rolling turquoise surf. Sailboats adrift on the Gulf. Ultra fine flour-like sand underfoot. Beach umbrellas in every color of the spectrum. These are the... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• With Love from Tampa

  

  Over New Years Ken and I traded in our Minnesota long underwears for a little Floridian sun down in Tampa. Why, you might ask? Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 5 DIY’s to Try in the New Year

  

  Happy New Year! A few projects to help us kick the year off right… Spruce up your walls with this STUN-NING diy wallpaper from SF Girl By Bay. How charming are... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Nordic Inspired Paper Star Lantern for Homedit

  

  Growing up in Duluth, Minnesota, my parents had an ornately carved wooden star lantern that they’d hang in our big dining room window around the Holidays, as a... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Top Posts of 2014

  

  I hope you had a wonderful Holiday surrounded by your favorite people! Ken and I most certainly did–I’m infinitely thankful for such extraordinary [loving, warm... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Gilded Ombre Flutes with La Marca Prosecco

  

  Merry Christmas Eve’s Eve! I’m partnering with La Marca Prosecco today to share this easy trick for dressing up prosecco flutes for Holiday gatherings! Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Merry Weekend

  

  As we head into the final weekend before Christmas, I’m sharing my favorite Holiday pins from Pinterest. Dreamy festive imagery to get even the scroogiest in... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• A Handmade Apron for the Cook on Your List

  

  A special someone on my gift list asked for an apron this year, and I was more than happy to oblige! My mom introduced me to a fitted and feminine apron... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 2014 Holiday Moving Announcement Cards

  

  This year, we thought we’d be extra efficient (or lazy!) and send out our (loooong overdue) moving announcement as our Holiday card. Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Ad Space Now Available!

  

  You may have recently noticed the mysterious new category, PARTNER, that has made its debut on Francois et Moi’s main menu, so I’m excited to officially announc... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Modern Holiday Party From Minted

  

  Okay you guys. Get ready for some car-ay-zay gorgeous Holiday inspiration! Minted’s blog, Julep, shows us How To: Throw The Perfect Holiday Fete in 5 Easy Steps... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• DIY Essential Oil Home Reed Diffuser

  

  I love adding fragrance to our home with essential oils. They’re all natural, non-toxic, and give off a light, unassuming scent. Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Instagram Lately: November

  

  Was it just me or did November fly by?! I swear we were just carving pumpkins! Anywho, here’s a look at what transpired in Instagram-land this month. Happy... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• Gifts for Him: Etched Monogram Craft Brew Growler

  

  Let’s face it. Guys can be tough to buy for around the Holidays, and my husband, Ken, is no exception. But one thing I’ve picked up on over the years, is that... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• 5 DIY’s to Try – Holiday Projects

  

  The Holiday season is now in full swing at our house! Thanksgiving has come and gone, and I’m shamelessly playing Mariah Carey Christmas whilst decking the... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL