As the year rolled to a close and the new one began, I spent some time reflecting. In a lot of ways 2015 was a seemingly uneventful year. For the first time in what seemed …
Everyone who loves to craft wishes that it could be a little easier. The setting aside time, gathering the correct supplies, finding a great project, and figuring out instructions to hone a new skill. I …
Plum turned two last month, and by fate her birthday fell on a Tuesday. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to throw my favorite little girl a Taco TWOsday birthday party! The party plan was simple …
Baking was a rare event when I was growing up. My mom would make cardamom bread braids every Christmastime to take around to neighbors, and there was always a box of brownie mix in the …
Confession: I've never bought a Christmas ornament! Each one I have was either given to me by a friends, made my my kids, or exchanged in a DIY ornament swap. I've participated in two separate swaps …
Welcome back to Around Austin! This is my new series highlighting favorite sights and bites in the greater Austin, Texas area. We've visited some hot-spots downtown, and some hip-spots in the city, and today I'm …
I used to be really excited about hand-stitching and embroidery. For our first Christmas as a married couple, I appliquéd and embroidered an elaborate wall hanging that we still have up in our home. Then, …
Two years ago-- after moving across the country, building a house, and having a baby--Dave and I decided we wanted to do something different for Christmas. Rather than buying the kids a bunch of new …
For years I remember my parents talking about building a second home somewhere. I think they may have even signed on a contract or two along the way, deciding soon after the location, price, or …
I love December for so many reasons, but primary among them is getting holiday cards in the mail almost daily all month long. Finding exciting snail mail in our box is rare, and it's beautiful that …
We're outdoor people. Climate was a major factor for us when choosing a city to settle down in, because I feel so much more healthy and alive when I can get outside with the kids …
In the first installment of Around Austin, I shared some quintessential Austin favorites. Today we're hitting up two exciting spots in the heart of downtown: the new Voodoo Doughnut and The Contemporary Austin at the Jones Center. Both …