Blogging has motivated me to do so many things. I’ve taken trips, started hobbies, and made new friends along the way. I’ve been very lucky to have the means to push myself to experience new and exciting horizons. One thing that I try to do a few times a year is to use my influence for good. With everything I’ve gained, it’s important to me to give back. Brands with heart like Cricut make it easy to partner with…
It should come as no surprise that I love creating. In fact, it’s the entire reason why I started this blog! Over the years I’ve tried my hand at scrapbooking, jewelry making, woodworking —…
Can we all agree that men are really difficult to buy gifts for? Men’s gifts tend to lean on the expensive side and can also feel more like necessities. For years I showered Tyler…
If you’re anything like my family then you’re gearing up for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! My husband is a huge Star Wars fan who has done everything in his power to get…
Fox has always been a good eater but lately he’s seemed pretty bored with his options. Most of the quick and easy meals I’ve come up with the food him aren’t always the healthiest…
Welcome friends! Whether you’ve made your way over from Lynne at My Family Thyme or you’re a regular here, I’m excited to be sharing my traditional vintage farmhouse Christmas dining room tour with you…
Fall is my favorite season of all, so it’s no surprise I maximize my celebration of these colorful leaf shedding months to the fullest extent. For me, it goes far beyond a trip to…
We’ve all probably been asked whether or not we prefer to give or receive, but someone recently asked me a similar question that gave me pause. Do you think it’s more important to exchange…
Thank you Castello Cheese for sponsoring this post. Castello Cheese makes entertaining easy with its range of flavors. If you’ve ever been to my house for a party, you already know that I do…
Holiday shopping sure is polarizing. Some people love to be out and about finding things for the ones they love, while others want to avoid crowds and venturing out into the snow. Regardless of…
I’ve always loved putting together a tablescape, but the Blue + Earth Toned Fall Tablescape I did in collaboration with Tattered Tulip really took the cake. I’ve never had such an overwhelming response (really,…
I remember rolling up in my light tennis shoes, thin leggings, and t-shirt fresh from California as we moved back to Buffalo. I threw off my seatbelt and jumped out of the car straight…
There’s a trend I noticed when scrolling through Pinterest looking for quotes to use on my latest project: Inspirational quotes are frequently laced with a stab at others. Now that I’ve said it, I…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I still vividly remember walking through the craft store in Ohio more than 10…
There are so many responsibilities that come with being a homeowner. Our homeowner’s insurance agency called me recently and asked me to cut away the branches from my roof and provide proof when it…