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 in the past, the first […]
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 …
Thanksgiving is in two days! Are you excited? Are you ready? This year we're spending the holiday in Hurricane, Utah with my family (you can catch up with us on Instagram). But before we left town …
If you had told me six-months-ago that I would love my hair today, I wouldn't have believed you. Back then I was in the middle of what I can only describe as a year-long hairdentinty …
I have a growing love for candles, but have had a hard time finding simple, chic, affordable candlesticks that I loved. So, I did as any DIY-er would do, and set out to make some …
When we considered moving to Austin, I flew out for a couple days on my own to explore the city and pick up on the overall vibe. You see, I love to really discover 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.