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Category Archives: Lifestyle
All the heart eyes
I know a lot of people groan about Valentine’s Day, but I’m the exact opposite. I love this day dedicated to just that, love. It’s not that I need to be showered with gifts, but I like the extra recognition I get … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Gifts, Holidays, Lifestyle
Tagged Applepear Collection, Cuyana, Eberjey, Gilligan, J. Crew, Nuxe, Target, Whispering Angel
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Friday faves
[cousins are the best] I have been waking up with a sore neck lately, and while it could be contributed to the following things: sinus congestion, poor nursing form, new workout regimen — I decided that it must be my … Continue reading
Friday faves
[Marcus’ favorite: champagne cake from The Bake Shoppe] This weekend is Marcus’ 33rd birthday and while we already celebrated as a family last weekend, I’m hoping we can do something fun on Sunday in honor of him. The boys and … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle
Tagged birthday, Des Moines Register, Storytelling, The Bake Shoppe, Thomas Dean
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Friday faves
[I’ll just be over here crying from cuteness overload…] During the winter months I tend to lean on podcasts pretty heavily for our extra long commutes. On rotation these days: This American Life, Pop Culture Happy Hour, Note To Self, … Continue reading
Friday faves
I have resolutions a plenty for 2017, but one at the top is to do more sketching. Enter my new slick sketchbook. Breakin’ that baby in tonight…I promise. One of my favorite brands for Fitzie, June & January, is releasing their … Continue reading
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Tagged I Hate Green Beans, June and January, sketchbook, Target, The Bachelor
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Friday faves
[a little bubbly makes wrapping much more enjoyable] Just in case you have a love of fonts (like myself) or other creative design needs, sign up for the weekly Creative Market free goods email. FO’ FREE? Yes! Each Monday you’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Beauty, Design, Lifestyle
Tagged Branstad Designs, Creative Market, Etsy, Pair of Thieves, Root, Target
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Friday faves
[with my sisters before we boarded the Santa Express last weekend] Have a few (hundred) presents to wrap? Me too. Check out this super quick method. It kind of blew my mind while watching. I have yet to try it … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Lifestyle
Tagged Jessica Keala, John Paul White, NPR Music, Simple As That, Women Who Draw
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I dig him
We celebrated Everett’s third birthday this past weekend and man, that little guy sure is loved. He has always been obsessed with construction trucks so I figured that would be the perfect theme. Homeboy was STOKED! [delicious custom cookies from … Continue reading
The holidays are here
And you know what that means? Gift guides, festive decor ideas and non-stop Bing Crosby. Over the next month you’ll see my round up of gift guides: ladies, gents, little ones, home, top 10 under $20 and stocking stuffers. I … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Lifestyle
Tagged Andes Mint Cookies, gift tags, holiday playlist, Holidays, homemade Bailey's
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Friday faves
[sugar cookies ready to be decorated this weekend] At the end of each year I pull together all of my favorite Instagram snaps and have them compiled into Chatbooks. Love this quick and easy way to get all of your digital … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Tagged Chatbooks, Christmas, cookies, Freeform, Garvin & Co, Jessica Garvin, Rifle Paper Co., Sasea
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Tomorrow's To Dos 