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linger / buy / read / try
We watched the sun rise this morning for the first time in weeks due to clouds, the perfect and most simplest of gifts on Valentine’s Day. Although I’m not sure why, this week seemed particularly
style essentials no. 02 // the maxi skirt
Another essential piece in my closet is a flowing maxi skirt I picked up at Forever21 a couple of years ago. This flexible piece will work with almost anything. When it gets cooler, I can
my interview with kellie + vanessa
As most of you know, I regularly share pictures of our everyday happenings via Instagram: little moments and words and things that mean something to me each day. In the year and a half I’ve
Date at Home | An Indoor Picnic
As parents, Mark and I have learned to be creative about our “dates.” Every other week we have a legitimate night-out to ourselves, but between those evenings, we squeeze whatever random moments we can. Fortunately, we’re
linger / buy / read / try
I’m not sure if it’s the grey skies or the cold, damp air, but I’ve felt so tired this week. This weekend, I’m looking forward to some restful time in PJs (by 8:00 last night),
06/52
You must not ever stop being whimsical. And you must not, ever, give anyone else the responsibility for your life. ― Mary Oliver, Wild Geese ——————- “a weekly portrait of each of my children in 2014” blythe:
handmade with love
I’m not sure why, but Valentine’s Day often sneaks up on me. Mark and I usually plan something small for ourselves, but I often forget about the exchange of sentimental goods kids share, too. I
words with you
I am a fairly risk-adverse person. I tend more often to stick with what I know and with whom and where I am comfortable. When it comes to decision-making, I’m fairly analytical and calculated, although
05/52
It snowed this week–merely a light dusting of ice, but the kids didn’t care. They put on their warmest garb–which wasn’t quite warm or waterproofed enough for the duration–and with sock-covered hands, they packed snowballs

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encourages and supports women in building beautiful, fruitful homes and lives, written by Bethany Douglass.
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