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

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

how to organize your recipes + free printables

I've loved getting to discover new recipes over the last several months since going paleo. It's so interesting, but my pallet has even changed. Granted, I still love sweet treats every so often, but my tastes have morphed to appreciate the paleo way. Since the hubs is the main chef in our home, he has … Continue reading how to organize your recipes + free printables

packing tips :: weekend trip

My hubs and I are going away for the weekend for some much needed refreshment with one another and with the Lord. Can. Not. Wait. If I don't respond to your calls, texts, emails or smoke signals, that's why. ;) A few years ago prior to marriage I was impressed by the Lord to consider … Continue reading packing tips :: weekend trip

st. patrick’s day printables

I'm Irish. At least partly. I think I'm also Scottish, English and German as well, so not exactly a full blooded lassy! Nonetheless, I can remember many a St. Patty's Day when my mom would cook up a savory meal for this green barraged holiday, complete with corn beef, cabbage and potatoes. I didn't much … Continue reading st. patrick’s day printables

kids valentine cards | it’s a candy-free zone

The Motherboards has this awesome Kids Valentine Card idea just in time for the big day, and they're all candy-free. Woot! Woot! More great ideas comin' at ya this week in prep for V-day this Friday! :: xo Ronda

valentine’s day round-up: 99 great ideas

Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching, so I've been on a Valentine's Day pinning frenzy on Pinterest. Does anyone else feel like Pinterest is sometimes this never-ending explosion of creativity beyond your wildest dreams or capabilities? Well, I do. I'm not one of those people who spends every waking moment on Pinterest (though believe me, without … Continue reading valentine’s day round-up: 99 great ideas

diy valentine’s day decorative garland

I recently hosted a Valentine's Day Party (which you'll be able to see here). With myriads of options out there for Valentine's Day decorations, I decided to go with something simple yet festive. With all of the other party planning to do's on my checklist, simple = one less thing to worry about for the … Continue reading diy valentine’s day decorative garland

valentine’s day invitations {free printables}

Valentine's Day is a great excuse to par-tay! Being that I love planning events, and that I also happen to adore this splendid holiday, you can imagine how jubilant I was to plan this year's Valentine's Day Party (which you can see soon here!). Now, I'm a big fan of online invitations for all kinds … Continue reading valentine’s day invitations {free printables}