I’m trying to avoid the word busy at all cost these days. Yeah, I wish I could invent cloning in a humane and non-creepy way, therefore having myself be my own free assistant. But I
Ma Plus Belle Aventure
I finally got the tattoo I’d wanted for our ten year wedding anniversary…a year and a half later. And completely changed what I wanted it to say at the last minute (but always knew I
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Happy Flower Child
You know the saying may you be happier than a bird with a french fry? Well, I kind of felt like that, but it was a mama sashaying around a sunflower field. We went to
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Dahlias with Friends
Flowers and friends. Talk about a therapeutic combo. An old friend of mine from grad school was in town and asked if I wanted to come over to her parents so our kiddos could play
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What’s This All About
I’m about to do something I’m horrible at but have needed to attempt to tackle for some time – nail down an accurate description of this blog. One could call it a manifesto of sorts
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Pictures by Levi
A perk of owning a waterproof camera is giving my 3.5-year-old son a chance to use it and investigate photography a bit. Hey, clear water or some sand, it’s an easy drop (if it happens).
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Playlist Kinda Mood
Couldn’t really figure out what to write or post, but I did put together a stellar playlist. (That I then listened to while putting together this little mood board.) I’d call it a summer playlist,
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Beauty in every darn day
Want to know a great little life hack? Look for beauty in every day. It’s there. Promise. Some days it’s easier to find than others. Way easier. Some days it just hits you in the
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20 quotes for Da Mamas
Motherhood. It’s one of the craziest things to sit down and actually try to talk about. I honestly have trouble writing about it, but I have no problem living it, loving it and learning from
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LA Nook
Well, I just had to cruise down to LA for a meeting, and I had fully intended on going out and about, hitting up some of my favorite places, and you know, reminiscing a bit.
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A moodboard and some thoughts
I’ve been in one of those slumps lately – lots of overthinking, mixed with the usual self-doubt and sprinkling of sleepiness, throw in a bit of frustration too, and yet a heap of happiness that
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Blooms where I’m planted
“God winks.” Someone commented the other day with that term, and I immediately took a mental note to never forget it. It pretty much sums up this kind of stuff oh so perfectly: Cherry blossoms
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One day at a time. Breathe. And Bob Marley.
Well, this move is kicking my butt – emotionally. It’s been a roller coaster, and I’m kind of having anxiety like never before (I’ve always been a super laid back, easy going, rarely worry, go with
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Kauai Blooms
Well, we’re back on Kauai for a week. (Queue the Hallelujah chorus played with a ukulele.) It’s always worth every second of traveling and every cent of how much the airfare cost. I’ve found myself
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Tips From my Mom for Growing Hibiscus Year Round.
My mom has an uncanny ability to grow hibiscus year round. It amazes me. Especially since she lives in the high desert of Colorado, and texts me pics of blooms even when it’s a blizzard outside.