home organizing: 100+ tips for your entire house

Now, I realize that it's the mid of winter, BUT spring is still on it's way (March 20 to be exact, which also happens to be my hubs' birthday!). As such, I've already begun planning for some spring cleaning projects I'd like to get done in order to keep our home in tip-top shape, and … Continue reading home organizing: 100+ tips for your entire house

valentine’s day card ideas {free and printable!}

There are a plethora of Valentine's Day card ideas out there, and I just love every one of 'em! I can remember being so excited to give away my Valentine's Day cards at school. And of course I always saved my favorite cards in the bunch for my "besties." As I grew up, a card … Continue reading valentine’s day card ideas {free and printable!}

paleo meal plan: february 2014

I was super excited that so many of you found my paleo meal plan from January and that it was a big hit for you! We REALLY enjoyed the honey chicken thighs... yum, yum, yum! I've generally not been a big lover of the dark meat, but those chicken thighs made a convert out of … Continue reading paleo meal plan: february 2014

top 25 valentine’s fonts

Since part of my day-to-day life is in the creative realm, I am a big fan of imaginative and clever fonts. I'm constantly pouring through font websites like dafont.com and fontsquirrel.com. Sometimes I even have to set myself a limit on the number of pages I'll scroll through simply because I could look for hours … Continue reading top 25 valentine’s fonts

cleaning 101

There is just nothing more calming, more soothing, more satisfying than a clean space. Anyone with me on that? Well, if you aren't, that's alright. I know I've got some good company in the "clean your space, change your life" arena! Growing up, I was not the tidiest of kids. I spilled constantly. I was … Continue reading cleaning 101

valentine’s cupcake toppers

I have always been a big fan of Valentine's Day! Even as a single gal for many years I was always super excited to have an excuse to lavish gifts and such upon loved ones on this special day. I think this must've come from my parents. Every Valentine's Day my mom and dad were … Continue reading valentine’s cupcake toppers

luggage tags winter

Although I was born and raised in sunny, Central California, I have always loved winter-y weather. You know, crisp air, gray skies,  and snow! When I was young, my family would travel from the beachy goodness of Santa Cruz up to more northern parts in Lake Tahoe. I remember learning how to ski when I … Continue reading luggage tags winter

new year halelujah

Happy New Year! Christmas is over (boo!). Winter is here (yay!). Created my @flipagram from '13 (you can see it here!). Started a new scarf for my husband. Finished my @goodreads for the last year. Began journaling for the New Year. I. AM. READY. FOR. 2014! Expectant, hopeful... READY! When it comes to starting the New Year … Continue reading new year halelujah