Deep breath. As I look back on the year, I feel a little bit like I did last year around this same time. “What did I do this year? Did I do anything?” The lack of major changes like moving, […]
Last week my baby girl turned three and we celebrated with a Gingerbread Girl Birthday Party! Having a birthday to celebrate near Christmas wasn't something I ever planned on, and as busy as this time of …
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I'm always on the hunt for simple, beautiful and nature-inspired Christmas decorations and have been making these darling mini christmas wreaths for a few years now. They're simple to put together and stay fresh all …
The Christmas Tree is such a long-standing tradition and one of the most festive and beautiful parts of the holiday season. Every family does their tree a little bit differently, and I always love seeing …
Merry Almost Christmas! Can you feel the extra warmth and coziness in the air? This season is so magical and wonderful, and can also be filled with some anxiety and frustration, especially regarding finances. Beneath the …
What is it about mini things that makes them so cute? I couldn't leave the store without these darling mini sweater ornaments and decided they'd be most readily enjoyed as a mini sweater garland hanging …
Sometimes you need a simple, delicious appetizer that can be thrown together and pulled from the oven all within the twenty minutes you've got between now and the holiday party you might have accidentally forgotten …
Every city has their long-standing Christmas traditions, and in Austin, one of the favorites is the Trail of Lights. This annual event, celebrating 50 years this year, lights up Zilker Park with millions of twinkle lights. …
Christmas is here! We've been celebrating by slowing putting up decorations, working on shopping for gifts, and enjoying some festive making. This little project I completed for the World Market Blog brings together my love …
Tis the season of simple, useful crafts that make the Christmas holiday a bit more special. When I spotted these globe ornaments at World Market the other day for 3 for $5, I immediately grabbed …
It's not even December and I've almost got all of my Christmas cards addressed and ready to send! One helpful factor was that we took our family photos this year back in early October, the …
Have you ever felt like you were running a race you couldn’t win in life? Like there was always something more to buy or to achieve in order for you to feel like you had “made it”?In this book, I share how my heart changed and I began to find real, lasting peace, abundance, and joy through focusing on what matters most and disregarding the rest.