Things are moving along at the new house! Initially, construction was supposed to start two weeks ago, but due to an ice storm they weren't able to start digging until this past week. The dig itself went pretty fast, but we got some news that they were going to have to do piering. Our builder [...]
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House + Love = Home
Eric and I are really excited to share that we are building a house! What started as just "exploring" neighborhoods turned into a pretty fast decision to pick a lot, builder and floor plan. We fell in love with a neighborhood adjacent to a new mixed-use development in a suburb of Kansas City. We already [...]
A New Year’s Resolution
I find that I do my best thinking on the mat. For me, yoga is a way to reflect on what's taking up space in my mind - things to do, things that are bothering me, things that distract me, things I'm working towards - and for 60 minutes I let them all go. This [...]
PSL Means All Things Fall
I had my my first pumpkin spiced latte of the season, and while the temperature isn't quite sweater weather yet, my house is ready for the change of season. I picked up a few new fall goodies from Hobby Lobby, and unpacked last year's décor. First, I took an old Christmas wreath and re-vamped it [...]
Bridesmaid Emergency Kit
It's wedding week! I'm working on the the wedding day "emergency kit" for the wedding party. Below are key things that are must-haves to have in the kit: First off, you need a giant bag to cart everything around in throughout the day. I'm loving my new Lands' End canvas bag with a zip top. I [...]
A Quick Read
So full disclosure, I'm only on page 7, but ... My friend and I were doing a girls' night on the patio drinking rosé, eating yummy appetizers, chatting about life, and she mentioned this "self-help" book that her friend suggested she read called, The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck. I certainly was intrigued [...]
52 Happy Lists Challenge
On one of my many trips to Paper Source shopping for wedding items, I stumbled upon the clearance table. Among the discounted rolls of wrapping paper, stationery and calendars, I found a book of lists. The cover caught my eye, so I took a quick peek. 52 Lists for Happiness by Moorea Seal. Giving into the [...]
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