My interest in antiques began as a child… and by the time hit my early 20’s I began looking at furniture for my first home. That’s when I came across a nice three-piece bedroom set including a full-size bed with a headboard|footboard, a dresser with mirror, and a chest of drawers. It was love at … Read More
Baby Shower Inspiration: Flowers to Food
This past weekend we gathered to celebrate my niece and her sweet little boy on the way. It was such a fun day filled with flowers, food, family and friends. I loved putting together some of the details, and today I’m sharing all the pretty touches and inspiration from the shower! I wanted the baby … Read More
Thrifting Treasures: The Joy of the Hunt
There’s something satisfying about the thrill of the thrift. The hunt, the surprise finds, the stories behind each item—it’s a little bit of magic wrapped in a good bargain, a vintage find and a favorite cookbook. Last week, Nate and I carved out a morning to hit up a few of our favorite local thrift … Read More
FOUR THINGS | 03
I’m switching things up with my Four Things posts—starting today! While you’ll still see updates on what I’m loving, reading, and working on from time to time, I’ll also be sprinkling in a few new topics here and there to keep things fresh. What I’m Cooking We have a new favorite meal! This Half Baked … Read More
Old Florida Decor | Jacksonville Airbnb
This hip and modern guesthouse has the best design and attention to detail we have ever experienced.
Shell Searching on Sanibel
Returning to Sanibel Island Last week, we returned to Sanibel Island, Florida, after almost 44 years. We honeymooned there in 1981. We chose to return to the same resort, but chose a different unit. It would have been fun to revisit our honeymoon suite, but it was unavailable. We expected some changes to the grounds, … Read More
trying a rug in the kitchen
Years ago, I had a runner in our kitchen between the counters. Eventually, the rug wore out and I’ve never replaced it. I have mixed thoughts on rugs in the kitchen. They can warm the space up, but can also be a hassle on floor cleaning day. A corner sink makes even small rugs difficult … Read More
four things | 02
It’s cold here in SE Minnesota! This morning, the temperature was -9 with a wind chill of -21; tomorrow, the low will be -17 with a wind chill of -24. These are good days to get some projects done inside – and thankfully, there isn’t a lack of projects around the cottage! what I’m loving … Read More
Four Things | 01
I’m sharing four things I’ve been up to lately – Come take a peek into what’s been keeping me busy! #LifeUpdates #BehindTheScenes #WhatIveBeenUpTo #NewAdventures #PersonalJourney”
last minute art
When we had a break in the cold weather a couple of weeks ago, I was happy for the opportunity to take the grandkids outdoors, get some fresh air, and enjoy a little creative time. We keep a large supply of sidewalk chalk on hand, so I grabbed the chalk, and once the grandkids pulled … Read More