In hindsight, it was evident from the near-beginning. My pants grew tighter sooner than I predicted. I needed bigger tops almost immediately. The questions slowly began trickling in, then quickly picked up frequency: Are you having twins? You must be due any minute now! How big is that baby? Etc, ...
ten rules for houseguests
Nate and I are incredibly fortunate to have friends and family come visit us frequently. We love it! It's seriously an honor to have people use their precious vacation time and funds to stay with us. I try to be a good hostess and feel strongly about offering baked goods, fresh flowers, and a ...
anatomy of a thank you note
Kids write the best thank you notes. A few years ago my brother, sister, and I came across a box of every thank you note we'd ever written to our grandparents. My adorable grandmother had kept each one and discovering this hidden treasure ended up being one of the best gifts, providing hours of ...
preparing for guests {the essentials}
I once read an article on guest room essentials in which a bedside coffee maker was recommended. I thought the idea was brilliant yet not realistic for my small guest quarters and my budget. Articles like that are inspiring for sure although can be defeating. If you haven't gathered yet, I am ...
chat on the phone with style and grace {a poem}
{Adorable rotary phone}
With eight year-olds having their own cell phone and two year-olds getting iPads for Christmas, technology etiquette is seriously important these days. My own cell phone has become a physical extension of me since moving to the east coast as it is my main (only) form of ...
