watching, reading, eating, smelling, etc…

Watching: home alone one and two….I just love the 80s house! The wallpaper! I’m a child of the 80s who never grew up and I want wallpaper on every wall 😉 Plus, the Funniest commercial! Reading: I love Elisabeth Elliot so much! This book is amazing. Very convicting and an interesting look at tons of…

Quick snapshots in December 🌲❄️

Snowflakes on the door Cozy panorama Getting ready to go out for lunch with Wes…tree reflected in glasses Our fave; Morgan street food hall Sun in the eyes, cute tree Beautiful trees and great views from the Dillon House lit up at night It’s the most wonderful time of the year! ♥️🌲

wrap station and dress up dog 🎄

I decided this will be the year I get organized and put all the wrapping stuff in one place! So it went up here in the studio. A good idea in theory…but the first time I needed to wrap something, someone needed to be in there and I took the stuff I needed and wrapped…

best quiche!! 🍳(and cookies…)

This. Is. So good! I was looking through a healthy fitness/food book by Carrie Underwood and found this healthy crustless quiche recipe. I didn’t use the onion, I used onion powder, and I didn’t use the broccoli, but it was so good! I’m going to try different variations of it, leave out the mushrooms and…

::: cookies and lights :::

Wreath cookies are happening today! Beloved tradition and yummy treat recipe from my beloved Mom!  the little gold disco ball makes the most beautiful dots of light on the wall and floor in the mornings…Sadie doesn’t know what to think! Things are looking very merry and bright around here. We are about halfway done with…

joy to the world banner 🌿🌲

This banner used to go in our main kitchen windows. But since the white tree is there I had to find a different spot. So come on in our side door! This is where the ones who know us best enter the house. The front door is for sales people 😅 Come in for a…

feet photos and 2 fun things 🎄🌿🌲

Why the feet? I don’t even know…I just saw some in my photo library and thought it would be cute to take a picture of Sadie’s little paws !😆 I want to make this for my front porch !!! tutorial for a magnolia garland Also want to make this- so adorable: DIY peg doll Christmas…

updates and Christmas ornaments 2020🎄

How is my baby so big?! The only pictures we got of thanksgiving! We were so glad to be able to be with our dear friends, Marilou and Rolando. The food was amazing !! They made an amazing turkey and delicious ham and lots of sides, I made green bean casserole, corn pudding, pumpkin crunch…

poodle pajamas, phase A, & sweater weather🐩🧶🎄

Sadie really isn’t crazy about the new flannel pajamas that I found for her at target 🤣 She looks at me reproachfully and then figures out a way to get out of them! Puppy profile…(I can’t help it!!! She’s my only baby in a house of teenagers who don’t want me to take their picture!😄)…

Christmas recap⛄️⭐️

What is December without a trip to Meadow to see the lights?!?? FaceTiming with Mom and Dad on Christmas- I think we got to talk to almost everyone in our family either by phone or FaceTime that day. It was sweet. Someone (me) bought someone else (me) an avocado toast ornament!! More sights and sounds…