Living in a rental makes it challenging to decorate. Buying new furniture means it will inevitably have to be moved (my nemesis) and the longevity of a piece of furniture is often unknown given how much a new house can change the look of existing decor. Also, this has nothing to do with living in a ...
a baptism affair
Back in August I went home to Oregon for a glorious week that consisted of a baptism and a wedding. The baptism was a lovely affair that the mother put together perfectly. Baby Lola was beautiful, of course, and rocked a fresh flower halo that is a tradition in their family. Cross-shaped cookies, ...
holiday table centerpiece
Holiday table centerpieces should make a home feel relaxed, cheerful, and spirited. Très fancy arrangements or those that are too cheeky (e.g., santa figurines) just don't float my boat. I wanted to bring some holiday cheer to our table without spending much on seasonal garb, so I used items ...
pinecone garland
Happy Monday, Friends! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. I'd like to make a grand claim that I am back for good similar to implications from my last post, however, this mono is a wretched brat that has relapsed four times now. Those of you who have had mono know how it zaps ...
kitchen desires
I honestly do not believe gadgets make the cook. I truly think cooking should be like learning math: learn how to do it independently and then start using the calculator for more difficult tasks. That being said, there are some really amazing tools out there. And I want them. Naturally I created ...
