A couple months ago, I shared some thoughts on choosing joy, which I firmly believe goes hand in hand with gratitude and living a life of thanksgiving. Joy and gratitude go hand in hand, I deeply believe, and when you have a deep and profound sense of gratitude, you can find joy and contentment in … Continue reading Thoughts on cultivating gratitude

It's been a while since I've put together a mood board and wedding design just for the fun of it! I've been majorly crushing on mauve over the past year (something I would never have thought circa 2012!), and it's the perfect dusty rose hue that's elegant, understated, eye-catching, organic, and interesting, all at once. … Continue reading A Mauve Moment

This simple homemade caramel apple dip has been a lifelong favorite fall treat of mine since I was a little girl! The flavor of this caramel apple dip (with a base of cream cheese, my perpetual favorite) is so nostalgic to me, and I've made this dip repeatedly all fall long. It's simple, delicious, and … Continue reading Caramel Apple Dip

September is here, which means Fall is just around the corner! I have long adored making seasonal to-do lists (see my fall 2018, fall 2017, fall 2015, fall 2014, fall 2013 lists here), and this year in clearly no exception! We're really excited to embrace time here in town to seek out new adventures, explore our area, revisit old favorites, … Continue reading Fall 2019 To-Do List