I go through cotton swabs like a a mole in a carrot patch. I use them daily for everything from getting the excess mascara off my lids to cleaning the corners of the bathroom vanity. There are endless ways these little cotton-y inventions can be used. As such, they need to be handy and accessible … Continue reading diy bathroom containers
Month: April 2014
diy ginger lime coconut sugar scrub
We had such a great weekend away for our anniversary! It's such a huge blessing that the hubs and I like to relax the same way - restful hotel, great food, and shopping (okay, that last one's for me mostly, but he's such a trooper!). :) As we ventured out into the Atlanta shopping experience, … Continue reading diy ginger lime coconut sugar scrub
mother’s day gifts + cards
Mother's Day is coming soon. I am so grateful to have a mom who loves the Lord and raised me to love Him, too. My mom is a "Jill of all trades" kind of woman - she's amazing! She can pretty much do anything domestic like a champ. She taught me how to be the … Continue reading mother’s day gifts + cards
cinco de mayo party ideas
Around Cinco de Mayo timeĀ each year I can hear the sounds of La Cucuracha playing in my head. I don't know any of the words or the tune except the one part, "La cucuracha, la cucuracha..." The rest just ends up sounding like, "la la la la la la la la." I grew up in … Continue reading cinco de mayo party ideas
my anniversary + wedding invitations from nashville
Today is my second anniversary! {Happy anniversary, hubsy!} Some days I can't believe it's already been two whole years, and other days I can't believe it's only been two little years. I absolutely adore my husband and am beyond grateful to spend the rest of my days with him. He is my favorite! As … Continue reading my anniversary + wedding invitations from nashville
diy name place cards + holders for easter
I can't believe tomorrow is Easter! We had an amazing Good Friday service last night at church called "Come To The Cross." It was so inspiring and moving. Several people fromĀ our church wrote original music for the evening, and it was absolutely beautiful. I pray that as you prepare for Easter Sunday that you set … Continue reading diy name place cards + holders for easter
easter centerpiece round-up
Today is Good Friday. We watched The Passion of the Christ last night as we prepared to meditate throughout this day on the sacrifice our Lord Jesus made on the cross. I am freshly riveted and sobered by His great love and His overwhelming death and resurrection. My perspective on what's truly important has been … Continue reading easter centerpiece round-up
diy easter eggs + easter printables
Easter is nearly here! I've been bringing out the Easter decor and love seeing all the Easter-y projects around the web, especially on Pinterest, of course. I've displayed my DIY metallic Easter eggs on the credenza (which you can take a look at here), and my dining room centerpiece is in place (take a look … Continue reading diy easter eggs + easter printables
simple salmon + asparagus
We had our good sister-friend Amy over for dinner earlier this week to thank her (finally!) for taking our Christmas photos last year. She's an amazing photographer (you can see her work here!), and a dear friend. We decided on one of our favorites: salmon with asparagus. Yum with yum. This is one of the … Continue reading simple salmon + asparagus
diy garden markers
I'm not a gardener. My mom loves it.Ā I used to joke that we could be walking down any street in any city and mom would be able to tell you the name ofĀ every plant, flower and tree. She's like a walking encyclopedia of gardening wisdom. My husband also has quite the green thumb and loves … Continue reading diy garden markers
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