Happy 1st of February friends. I’ll be honest, I had a heck of a time getting out of bed this morning. With so much heaviness in the world lately, part of me just wants to hide under the covers with my dog and hoard chocolate, which, when you really think about it, isn’t such a bad idea. The next best thing is reflecting on the little … Continue reading Five Details
Post-holiday hibernation, and an ice storm, have us settled in for the weekend. Homemade pot roast making, brownie baking, scented candles, cozy blankets, beach dreaming, and snuggles with the dog (who seems to have this whole hibernating gig down well) are among the few languid activities on the agenda – add refereeing to that list too. Wherever you are, have a cozy weekend, and here are a few … Continue reading Hello Weekend! (Ice Storm Edition)
We’re visiting family this holiday and between the prepping, packing and driving, the last few days (weeks really) have been a whirlwind of making lists and checking them twice. How are you feeling, friends? We arrived yesterday, and thank goodness for my MIL who loves to decorate her house, it’s beginning to look and feel a lot like Christmas. Have a Merry Christmas Eve! xx Continue reading Five Details: Merry Christmas Eve
What are your plans this weekend, friends? We’re baking cookies tonight and watching Elf. On Sunday, our historic neighborhood hosts its annual Holiday Parlor Tour. I love visiting these beautiful homes, all decked out in their finest holiday decor, and seeing first hand the amount of care, pride and love reflected in each one. It’s a wonderful holiday event, and the complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides through the park, are magical. … Continue reading Hello weekend!
Happy December friends! Last night, the five of us, including the dog, shuffled into the car and made the drive to the local Christmas tree lot where we’ve been going to since the boys were babies. It occurred to me that, although unspoken, we have a tradition that Norman Rockwell would be proud of (he he) and it goes something like this: I wander around the … Continue reading Five Details.
Thanksgiving is one of those holidays I appreciate the older I get. My boys are still of the age where there’s a lot of ‘gross, healthy food’ being served (dessert being the exception of course), and their gratitude list consists of candy and watching YouTube videos. Thanksgiving requires some self-reflection. With this year being my first time hosting, I’ve especially come to realize what this means. I can … Continue reading Five Details: Thanksgiving Edition
And what an emotional week it has been. How are you doing, friend? My head and heart are still feeling the effects of the last few days, so rest and laughter are top priorities this weekend. I’m taking the boys to go see Dr. Strange and chow down on some popcorn/Junior Mints mix. Saturday, Jeff and I are going to see Anthony Bourdain! Jeff is slightly … Continue reading Hello Weekend!
These are the words I told my boys yesterday morning over breakfast, as I gently broke the news to them. It’s the only words that I knew in my heart rang true, because simply put: I couldn’t tell them everything is going to be okay, because I simply don’t believe that myself right now. My soul is still in shock. Heartbroken. Sad. Disillusioned. I know … Continue reading Be Kind. Be Brave.
Happy Friday friends! What are you up to this weekend? With the chaotic fun of Halloween on Monday, I felt like the rest of the week was one long, drawn-out candy hangover. I’m so happy to cozy up on my couch tonight, maybe play some chess with the kiddos, maybe watch an episode or three of this series that Jeff and I are hooked on, maybe just go to … Continue reading Hello Weekend!
And what a beautiful Fall weekend it’s supposed to be here in the Midwest. What are your plans? We are cozying up tonight with popcorn and a movie with the kiddos. We’ve been on an ’80s kick around here, watching Gremlins, The Karate Kid and My Bodyguard. It’s been fun to rewatch these through the eyes of my boys. We’re off to a fall party tomorrow and … Continue reading Hello Weekend!
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