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  Funny as this sounds..my kids talk about Grandma's popsicles for the entire year. The thing that really makes me laugh about this is that it is just frozen grape juice on Tupperware sticks that we had as kids.    Have I told you guys lately how much I adore this child?     Jack […]

One of my children's favorite places on earth is my parent's farm. It has become our tradition that as soon as we finish school each year I drive with the three kids to Illinois and play with Grandma and Grandpa. Did you hear me…I drive with three children from Colorado to Illinois.  I just wanted […]

Sometimes I forget to share more of what I create with all of you. At the Farm Chicks show I was talking to my friend Amy and she was asking more about things I make.  I was explaining to her that what is on Etsy is just a fraction of what I make and she had […]

I have a husband that grew up in Southern California.  He was always on his bike and at the skate park.  One of the things I adore about him is that he is so young at heart.   He still loves to go to the skatepark and he now takes our children.    I tagged along […]

I was a little spoiled on Friday.  My husband took the day off and we all headed to a once a year antique show in our area. As soon as we got there my husband told me he needed to get food…I only wanted to shop.  He took the kids and headed to the food.  […]

OK…I have offically decided that from now on I am only buying all my clothes from 13 Bees. I am in LOVE with everything on their site and I will now be the best dressed mom at the park, grocery store, pilates and all hikes we do as a family. Weeding the yard…yep…that will be […]

In celebration of summer and the lush garden I wish I had here in Colorado I thought I would show you some of my floral favorites of the moment. Headband by Chic Allure Cuff by Paperhill The Pillow Farm Necklace by Miss Ruby Sue Clutch by Little Bryd Anne Musing Designs   Vintage Chic Images […]

I have been wanting to show you my window seat for awhile now.  On a whim I rearranged the shelves and put new curtains up (Target).  I only used items that I already had except for the curtains and I just sewed new seat cushions. That was the final piece that needed to be added […]

I was recently tagged by Jen from City Farmhouse to share seven random things with you about myself. I did one of these lists awhile ago with 25 items…I am running out of things to tell you guys. OK…here we go. 1. I grew up in Illinois and I would move back in a second […]

Ok…I know you have been waiting anxiously for the next installment of the Farm Chicks show weekend!  Did you just cheer?  I want to start off with the three things I would have bought in a second if I wasn't traveling on a plane.   The table was my favorite color blue, pine top and […]

Most of you know that I went to Spokane, WA for the Farm Chicks show last weekend. It was truly an amazing weekend!!!  But in so many ways that you can't imagine. Yes, I will show you incredible treasures…and bought many lovely ones…but that is not what I really took away from this weekend. Take […]

I live in Colorado. Not the East coast. Not the South. English garden is a joke! Water is a hot commodity and we have a schedule we have to follow to water.   We even have water patrol. Serious.  He drives around making sure people are not wasting water. So…my point is….when all of you […]

Ha…I am thinking I am funny right now and I know I'm not really! Ok.  I know you are really hoping for Farm Chicks info.  Sorry. Too many pics to go through and all the scoop will be coming in the next few days! May was a blur.  We did so much and we had […]

Bright and early tomorrow morning I will be leaving for Spokane, Washington to meet a bunch of blog girlfriends.  We will be going to the Farm Chicks show. Many of us are meeting for the first time. Kim from Camp Whimsy encouraged bloggers that are going to make badges so people could recognize them and […]

I am back and I have MISSED you guys! I will try to catch up on a few blogs before I leave for the Farm Chicks show on Friday!!!! I had to share with you a few photos and highlights from the Country Living Women Entrepreneurs conference. It all started with an early morning.  I left […]

I definitely feel more feminine in girly clothes.  I love ruffles, scarves, hats, jewelry and of course a great pair of shoes.  No feeling is better than coming home from getting my hair done and my toes all painted up. Enjoy the ruffles and I hope they all make you feel a little girly!   […]

  I will be heading out today for my parent's farm in Illinois. I will be driving two days with the kiddos…thank goodness for car DVD players! I would appreciate your prayers. We are looking forward to walks on the gravel road, catching fireflies, playing in the barns, chasing the dog, bonfires at night and  tractor […]

  It was so much fun to look at pictures that I have not looked at in years.   I just grabbed some candids that we (my husband) was able to scan.  Because it is pre digital camera and they were candids the quality is not the best…but you will get a glimpse into our day. […]

Last week my sister sent me a link to the most incredible blog!  You are going to love Design Sponge (if you don't already know about it). The reason my sister sent me the link was the most beautiful wedding we have ever seen. It was just my taste.  Small, intimate and FULL of the details.  My […]

It was an early, cold and drizzly morning…..and I was in HEAVEN!!! Flea market season has officially begun. I went with two of my sweet friends and neighbors.  I didn't take a lot of pictures because my hands were FULL! My favorite purchase of the day was some vintage linens to use on my aprons […]

One of my sweet friends bought my youngest a blankie before he was born. My kids do not like pacifers (believe me I tried) and they have never been attached to a blankie. I gave Benjamin the blankie when he was really little and he has loved it ever since.  He takes it everywhere!  The last time […]

          All the other vices were more fun when I was young and didn't think about them.  

I am loving that one of my wardrobe staples is making its way into everything from furniture to jewelry.  I think grey is elegant and warm.  Cozy and soothing. My dinning room is painted a deep grey…..back when people thought I was crazy.  Today they ooh and ahh when they come in our home. Give […]

This is the title of Tara Frey's new book that will be released August 4.  Isn't that a great title?!  If I didn't love blogging I would have stopped a long time ago.  I am constantly amazed, inspired and encouraged by all of you.  I have cried, laughed out loud, prayed, nodded my head in […]