Anna James is here! There are so many things to say about her birth, her sweet little self, and the adjustment of having a third baby... I could probably write ten blog posts on just those things. But instead, I wanted to share her nursery! Like always, I used a combination of new and old. … Continue reading Modern Lavender Nursery
Hey, yall! I hope your summers are going well. We have been doing the usual... popsicles and sticky faces, swimming pools, sunscreen, beach trips, late bedtimes, vegetable gardens, and growing Baby #3! July 4, 2019 Part of getting ready for our newest addition - Anna James - was moving Natalie out of the nursery. We … Continue reading Update: Kids’ Shared Bedroom
H-E-L-L-O, Friends! Happy 2019! It has been quite a minute... but I'm back and want to share what we've been up to! We left off last time as I finished the 12 Days of Blogmas, and wouldn't you know we found out shortly after that, SURPRISE!, Baby #3 - a beautiful little girl - will … Continue reading Updated Kitchen
Happy New Year, my friends! I hope you are fully recovered from the holidays and knocking out your resolutions like a boss. We have been taking it relatively easy since coming back from North Carolina, and I have enjoyed every peaceful, easy minute! Two of my more immediate post-holiday goals were 1) Complete a round … Continue reading Closet Makeover: The First Project of 2019
It's a good thing I wrote down some thoughts about perspective a few days ago... my daughter currently has croup and I was awake at 5-am before an all-day roadtrip because my dog ate another pup's food at family dinner yesterday... let's just say I'm going to be spending my Christmas money to get our … Continue reading 12 Days of Blogmas: I’ll Be Home for Christmas
I've been bustling about, trying to get things ready for a family Christmas dinner tonight. It hasn't been a hurried hustle, and that has been a different experience this year. Last year I got behind, and it made the whole holiday season stressful. I remember feeling like I was drowning in wrapping paper and eggnog. … Continue reading 12 Days of Blogmas: Perspective
I took a pause from all things Christmas this past weekend to surprise my husband for his birthday! We spent a fun, relaxing weekend in downtown Nashville surrounded by some of our closest friends and family; he was very surprised, and we felt so blessed (and completely spoiled!) for three days. It was wonderful. I'm … Continue reading 12 Days of Blogmas: Dinner Party Inspiration
My boss, Mary, brought some monkey bread into the office awhile back and I think it is the perfect Christmas season treat. Mary's husband and I both agree that it is "slap-yo-mama-good" - that's Southernese for "exquisitely delicious". I spend a lot of time in my kitchen around the holidays, and this easy recipe is … Continue reading 12 Days of Blogmas: Monkey Bread
Happy Thursday to you all! I hope you are enjoying 12 Days of Blogmas this year. We are quickly ticking away the days, and I think it will be Christmas before we know it! The other day, it was rainy and grey and cold. All I wanted was some thick soup to warm me up … Continue reading 12 Days of Blogmas: Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Soup (with a dairy-free option!)
In addition to the Amazon gift guides for this year, I wanted to show love to some of the women I know who are doing life PLUS running a small business! If you are still Christmas shopping, check out their feeds and websites for some beautiful and creative ideas. Also, be sure to read through … Continue reading 12 Days of Blogmas: Small Business Gift Guide
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