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GIFT GUIDE 2019: personalize it

1 // The Daily Edited phone case 2 // Custom Yeti Rambler Jr. Kids bottle 3 // Mark & Graham hand-painted canvas pouch 4 // Stoney Clover Lane custom pouch 5 // Uncommon Goods Personalized Family Recipe Board 6 // … Continue reading

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GIFT GUIDE 2018: personalize it

1 // Sugar Paper Gingham Pouch 2 // Mark And Graham Power Up Lightning to USB Tassel Keychain 3 // Anthropologie Delicate Monogram Necklace 4 // Barrington Gifts Baggage Handle Wrap 5 // Frontgate Personalized Recipe Board 6 // Pottery Barn … Continue reading

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Friday faves

[some serious nostalgia last night at my old ballpark] Brunch is one of my most favorite things. I mean, who doesn’t love breakfast goodies combined with bottomless mimosas?! I am hosting this weekend and I’m trying to decide whether to … Continue reading

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Fitzie’s Fair

We celebrated Fitzgerald’s first birthday this past weekend in true midwest fashion – with a state fair themed bash. I’d be lying if I haven’t been planning this party since Fitz was first born in the month of August. I … Continue reading

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TTD DIY: child silhouette + GIVEAWAY

**G I V E A W A Y // C L O S E D** Congratulations! The winner of the custom silhouette giveaway is Jami DeVries. I’ve always been fascinated with silhouettes, but it wasn’t until I had children of … Continue reading

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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

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The pack is back

Starting next week Everett will be attending full day two year old preschool and this mama will most likely be a hot mess. Luckily, I’ll get to blame postpartum hormones… After the past few years of being cared for by … Continue reading

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TTD DIY: personalized totes

I needed to come up with a cute party favor for Evie’s birthday and wanted to do personalized canvas totes for a while. I love how they turned out and think the little ones really liked getting to take them home last … Continue reading

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Plaid you came

I know. I tend to overdo it a bit (ahem, a lot) on birthdays, but it truly is fun for me to create and play. I know not all parents feel this way, but it is a way for me … Continue reading

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Introducing Branstad Designs

When I’m not at work or spending time with my boys, I’m often (drinking a glass of wine…kidding, kind of…) thinking about or working on something to stimulate my creative side. A little ‘me’ background: After graduating with a marketing degree … Continue reading

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