sunday encouragement with free printables #2

Sunday is here again, and it's been a fantastic weekend so far! I got to take a little excursion with my mom and sister for a birthday celebration since mom's birthday is next week. We hopped in the car and drove to Atlanta. ROAD TRIP! It's about a 3 1/2 hour drive from Nashville, so … Continue reading sunday encouragement with free printables #2

spring cleaning series :: linen closet

We've had such a full winter season. I have a truck load of home improvement, organization and cleaning projects that I'm planning on completing by summer time, so I'm getting started on my Spring Cleaning Series a little earlier than planned. First up on the project list was to clean out and organize my linen … Continue reading spring cleaning series :: linen closet

the mother of all spring cleaning list

Happy first day of March! Only 20 more days until spring. Somebody shout a HALELUJAH to that! Springtime always gives me that sense of readiness, aliveness, expectant-ness, and a bunch of other -ness words I can't seem to think of right now. It's a time for new life and new vision. A time for warmth … Continue reading the mother of all spring cleaning list

free spring backgrounds

Is anyone else ready for spring? As a California girl who actually looovvvveesss the winter months here in Tennessee, I'm hankering for some spring-time weather (it's been such a tease this week with 60+ degrees every day!). As is the case most years, Tennessee is completely fickle when it comes to winter, and especially as … Continue reading free spring backgrounds

paleo meal plan: march 2014

It's been such a treat (literally) to enjoy so many paleo sweeties during my February Sweet Treats Series. Who knew paleo could be so delicious and decadent, satisfying the collective sweet tooth in our home?! I hope you enjoyed eating through the month with us. We ended up having quite a few meals out because … Continue reading paleo meal plan: march 2014

diy paper lanterns

I'm not only a party-nista in my home, but I attend a church that throws a great party as well. With so many creative friends in our church family, each event is sure to have some WOW factor goin' on. Last year was our church's 20th anniversary and I co-hosted a soiree with my kindred … Continue reading diy paper lanterns

diy paint chip calendar

Several months ago I was walking through the paint section at Home Depot admiring all of the fabulous colors displayed in paint chips. It's like a work of art. I got to thinking there must be something awesome I can make with paint chips, right? I mean they're FREE, and they're colorful, and you can … Continue reading diy paint chip calendar

penny-wise wednesday #8

I just came back from a very relaxing and rejuvenating weekend away with my hubs. I feel encouraged, strengthened, and ready for this next season of life (including spring!). I was reminiscing over the weekend about how my husband and I met, courted and married. I met him four years before we started a courtship, … Continue reading penny-wise wednesday #8

st. patrick’s day fonts + font maker

St. Patty's Day is on the way. I don't usually do a lot to celebrate this Irish holiday, but it does make for some fun crafts and event decorations. Over any other graphic element, I'm a font gal. Typography is an art. You can do a lot with words as is, but add a great … Continue reading st. patrick’s day fonts + font maker

printable address labels

I love the lost art of letter writing. I would much prefer to write a letter, address it and throw a stamp on it than email or call. In fact, for the last several years since living in Tennessee, I have written a letter to each of my grandparents nearly every month (actually, come to … Continue reading printable address labels