Notes From a Recovering Perfectionist

(photograph courtesy of my seven year old)This is a story of a girl who loved to clean. Loved perfection. Loved order.This is a story of a girl that married a boy that did not love the above.This is a story of a girl that needed to let go of some control and a boy who...

Little Pumpkin

I had the honor of photographing my new, little nephew last week.He was only three days old.He is perfect and beautiful and the world will be blessed because of his life!! Abran's two big sisters.   Don't forget to squeeze YOUR pumpkins a little...

Be Choosy

I don't know about most of you girls out there…but I need my girlfriends.I need talks over coffee.Laughter in the dressing rooms.Whispering during the movies.Crying over nothing and everything. I have had friendships that I wish I would have fought harder to...

Silver Bella

 (One of the Bella's box of pretties) A year ago I read beautiful accounts across the blog world talking about Silver Bella and the creative experience they had.The photos were gorgeous and it sounded like the most incredible party of glittery fun!I signed...

New In The Shop

I was busy yesterday getting new things in my shop.I have added soooo many new things….here is just a peek…..       I will be adding a few more things today.I also wanted to let you know that some of your favorite items from the...

Head On Over

I am very tired and busy unpacking and getting new things in my shop (like I promised)!I wanted to let you know that Frenchie & Flea has weeks of amazing giveaways celebrating handmade.Today I am offering one of my ruffle totes 🙂 to the winner of their...

Silver Bella Sneak Peek Part II

It is 1 am and I am trying to wrap up some last minute projects for Silver Bella.I have tomorrow to finish and get packed.Thursday morning (early) I will head out for my 10 hour drive to Omaha….what was I thinking???Airplane….ship my items…..think...

A Little Girl Time

I have so much going on right now.I am usually really good at balancing a lot of things.This time there are so many things that I almost just sit and do nothing.I don't know where to start.Many months ago one of my best friends, Amy Jo, and I bought tickets to see...

Silver Bella Sneak Peek Part I

I am really excited to attend Silver Bella this year.This will be my first time and I am looking forward to the art swap I am a part of, the workshops and meeting so many talented girls.I will also be selling at vendor night.I will have all of the things in my shop...

How Big Are Your Dreams?

Brave Girl Camp has made me think of many beautiful things about my life and the dreams I have for the future.I started to think about how many people I have told my dreams to.Why don't we always share our dreams?I quickly realized how many people in my life...

Sugar Overload

I bet almost everyone in this country feels the same way…too much sugar!I can't believe how much candy the kids got this year.In the past I have even told them that I will buy them a new toy if they throw away some of the candy…it is for the...