December Around The Web

Hello, friends! December is always a whirlwind and this month I was extra grateful to be able to spend so much time with family and friends. We celebrated my mom’s birthday, I went to a gingerbread decorating party, went to several other holiday parties (including one with Dale’s co-workers, an ornament exchange with college friends and the Jingle Ball), and ended the month with all our traditional Christmas festivities. I also love all the holiday inspiration around the web this time of year. While some of these finds will have to be put on hold until next year they are just as lovely!

• First up, this adorable A-Frame DIY. Definitely on the list to make for next Christmas!

• Also, these cookies.

• One of my favorite Christmas presents I received. Our kitty Otto has been extra ornery lately, only fair to warn visitors.

• Hoping to make this recipe with the pecans I received this season from my mother-in-law.

• My all-time favorite pants in a new pattern.

• Already re-labeled all my spices with this handy label maker!

• Loved this article, Dale and I watch Love Actually every Christmas Eve Eve when we exchange our gifts.

• Just what I need to head into the new year.

• Maybe Miami needs to be on my travel wish list for 2019?

• This recipe is one of my new favorites, easy and healthy.

Happy Holidays!

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November Around The Web

Hi, friends! I took last week off from the blog to enjoy Thanksgiving with my family. I love all the traditions during this season, and we were lucky that Dale had the day off on Thursday so he could join in all our festivities too! This month I hosted a baby shower for one of my best friends from college, celebrated Friendsgiving twice, and started decorating out house for Christmas for the first time. At work I’ve been busy working on Christmas product for next year, so my holiday spirit is in full swing! This was a also a big shopping month for me as I started buying presents, and a few things for myself as well. This Blue Clay face mask from Herbivore has by far been my favorite beauty find the month:

• Next year I would love to make a wreath or swag for my door during November. I love this swag for inspiration!

• Grace’s Cat Lady Gift Guide has been one of my favorites so far

• We have family in Chicago so I am bookmarking this guide for our next visit!

• The perfect potato soup for a snowy day in, my favorite recipe we tried this month

• My New Year’s plans may need to include a champagne tower this year…

• Beautiful Fall color inspiration

• I never would have paired disco balls and died palm leaves, but it’s a new favorite

• Cocktail tray inspiration perfect for December parties

• Last, but definitely not least, we have started a few updates on our kitchen! I just ordered this sink and faucet, so a full recap after we finish is coming (hopefully) soon!

Thankful for you!

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October Around The Web

Hello, friends! The spookiest time of year has arrived and I’ve been busy baking pumpkin muffins and watching the new Sabrina The Teenage Witch on Netflix. This month I traveled to Cincinnati for work, fit in a trip to the Louisberg Cider Mill, celebrated Dale’s 27th birthday with Brew at the Zoo, Mexican food, and a family pizza dinner, and I’m gearing up for the first Halloween in our new house. I’m really curious whether we will have lots of trick or treaters or not! Here are some of my favorite finds around the web this month:

• I was super inspired by this rental home transformation!

• This Moroccan Chicken Soup has been perfect in the colder weather.

• Bri’s art direction is just stunning!

• Anyone who knows me well knows this costume is right up my alley…

• Love the idea of Moorea Seal’s newest book 52 Lists for Togetherness

• In case you need a last minute Halloween cake idea

• My second favorite Halloween costume this year

• We also tried this gnocchi recipe this month!

• I’m definitely not a maximalist but I really enjoyed this home tour

Happy haunting!

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September Around The Web

Fall is upon us! September has been one of the most relaxing months I have had in awhile, and other than Dale working nights for a few weeks was really wonderful. This month I spent time with friends, attended Made in the Middle, shopped at Hallmarket, and went to the Plaza Art Fair. It felt great to wrap up our Europe photo book and GoPro video and I’ve done lots of yard work! I never knew getting grass seed going could feel so satisfying. Here are a few of my favorite finds this month:

• Lately I’ve been fascinated by unique installments at events. I loved the one above which is from an event Geneva from A Pair & A Spare attended.

• I’ve been in the mood for some new projects, maybe sewing these pants is up next?

• With the onset of pumpkin everything I couldn’t help but try out this pumpkin muffin recipe.

• The most beautiful space to get a facial.

• Some great lettering inspiration. I love these roundups.

• Serial has returned, but I would love to watch some of these crime documentaries too!

• I discovered Ashley Fox this month, her floral designs are stunning.

• I’m getting excited (really early) to decorate my house for Christmas. Maybe I need these stockings?

• Some unique balloon arch ideas.

• Always obsessed with flower arranging ideas, especially from Think.Make.Share.

Happy Fall!

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August Around The Web

Hello, friends! This month I went to the lake with college friends,  attended a wedding, spent a weekend at our family lake house, and went to a Royals game with Dale — the perfect end of summer fun! I'm just beginning to crave Fall, having wrapped up a bunch of projects at work this month it almost feels like back to school. One thing I will miss about Summer is all the flowers — I loved this floral centerpiece inspiration pictured below. Here are a few of my other favorites this month:

• I just purchased these knobs for an old dresser in our guest room!

• Got lots of ideas from this home tour.

• I love the idea of a rosé party!

• This dress isn't screaming Fall, but I'm obsessed with all the color. 

• Thinking of making a similar DIY for our living room. 

• I am constantly learning from Podcasts, take a look at this article from A Cup of Jo

• We tried these stuffed peppers this month, I'm really getting back in the mood for cooking.

• If I were in NYC I would LOVE to visit The Color Factory!

• And the prefect way to wrap up the month, an Autumn bucket list

 summertime sadness

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July Around The Web

Hello, friends! This month has been especially busy at work, I filmed a segment for KCTV5's Better KC sharing how to wrap baby gifts using the adorable Hallmark Baby product designed by my friend Amber Goodvin, I filmed a segment for the Hallmark Channel that will air this Christmas, and I traveled to LA for a work trip. It was a whirlwind but really exciting too! Dale and I are also settling in to his new work schedule, and I've loved getting through all of our photos from our Europe trip. Here are my favorite finds around the web: 

• While we have a lot of yard projects to go, a raised garden could be fun someday! 

• Beautiful paper poppies from The House That Lars Built

• Adorable baby shower ideas that might come in handy for when I host a shower for my friend in a few months! 

• I'm always obsessed with beautiful floral arrangements, especially for parties! 

• I wish I could have taken this workshop in LA

• I can't with for this Vitamin C Serum to arrive, I just ordered it! 

• Dale and I love dumplings, these are on my list to try. 

• Furthering my obsession with Château de Gudanes...

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

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