Monday morning I sat in my pajamas with my three-year-old on my lap and ordered our groceries online. Then we packed up and went to the pool where we swam, chatted, and played with friends for a few hours. Just after we […]
If your home is anything like ours, the kitchen is the center of activity. From breakfast first thing in the morning to dinner right before bed, and homework, art projects, snack time, endless glasses of …
I love the slow days of summer, and have been enjoying these days home from vacation when the kids and I have been able to spend time together. And in order to stay sane and …
When I was designing my Master Bedroom last month, I settled on hanging a shelf above the couch, rather than some additional art. It was the perfect opportunity to try creating some leather-wrapped shelf brackets …
Last month I gathered a group of local Austin mamas for the second Munchkin Maker Mamas workshop to learn to make a simple canvas and leather origami wall planter. This series, generously sponsored by Munchkin, is …
I could also title this post "How Facebook Convinced Me to Get A Dog," because in a lot of ways that's what happened. I've always been a turning point sort of person. I'll mull over thoughts …
Every mom needs a night out once in a while. We recharge by being with friends who can relate, enjoying good food, and working on a simple project to feel creative and accomplish something. That's just …
We're always coming up with new ways to eat ice cream in the summertime. It's sort of a daily staple around our house, and the kids love finishing a hot day with a cold ice …
It's no secret that I love where we live. Austin, Texas feels like home in every way. As we have explored I have discovered more and more favorite activities, neighborhoods, parks, restaurants, and of course …
Ahhh, you know that feeling when you finally finish a big project and your shoulders straighten, your breathing slows, and you can't stop smiling? That's how I feel today. Our indoor patio room has been …
About three years ago I picked up a couple succulents at Trader Joe's on a whim. They were coming into trend, I had just moved to the desert of Austin, TX, and I was excited …
Eliot turns five-years-old today! As he's grown up, so has his deep love of wearing costumes, jumping on the trampoline, and watching movies. We have a family movie night every Friday, so we switched it up …
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.