January... always a month of mixed emotions. The holidays have now come to a close, which has left me feeling a bit blue. But as I have found is usually the case in life, these blues leave space for introspection and intention. I find I can stir up excitement even in the cold, dark days…
Advent Calendar
Happy December to you all. Every year, like many people, we have an advent calendar for our kids. They're a sweet way to count down the days until Christmas as a family. I've tried all kinds... little trinkets, pieces of candy, Christmas activities, and little paper doors with quotes or pictures behind them. But this…
Star Anise Holiday Wreath Tutorial
One of my favorite things to make around the holidays is fresh wreaths. They’re fairly simple and lend such a lovely touch to any wall, mantle, door knob, or table. Really the possibilities are endless. You can make them from tree clippings, store bought boughs, or even spices, as is the case with this simple…
Autumnal Sugar Cookies with Brown Sugar Frosting
So I made these cookies today and they were such a big hit I decided y’all probably need the recipe, too. They’re a classic cut out cookie, as my mom calls them, but I made them fit for fall with a brown sugar frosting and some lovely spices sprinkled over top. All in all it’s…
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Vacation Mini-Capsule — Austin, TX
If you’re following me on Instagram you’re probably aware that our family just returned home from a trip to Austin, TX to visit family. I thought it would be fun to give you a peek into what I packed in my little carry-on for a whole week away, so here goes! (By the way, if…
The Blue Zones Of Happiness – A Review
Some of you might remember that a few months ago I wrote a post entitled Choosing Joy. In it, I discussed my personal happiness and how sometimes tempering expectations and choosing to be happy even when you don't feel like it has been helping me cope with the challenges of motherhood. Well, about a week…
Fall Capsule Wardrobe
Ahh, fall... Sweaters, boots, changing leaves, pumpkin spice everything... right? Well, in the south only one of those things is a reality, the others are things we wish would we could enjoy. Or worse, we attempt to enjoy and then we turn into a sweaty mess by 2pm. If I'm honest with myself, there are…
End of Season Summer Capsule Debrief
Hello friends! Seeing as it's only two weeks until I'm supposed to put my fall capsule into action, I thought it might be a good idea for me to run though my summer wardrobe and see what lessons can be learned from this past season. This is as much for my record as anything else,…
Choosing Joy and Gratitude
I recently had a conversation with a friend where she admitted to me that she felt like she should be happy, but she wasn't. She may or may not have used the word "miserable." Granted, she had just had the week from absolute hell, but still it got me thinking. You see, from the outside…
Picking a New Home
Home. This whole blog is devoted to my love of home... my love for creating home. And soon, for better or worse, we will have the opportunity to pick a new one. You see, my husband has been training to be a physician since I met him during our freshman year at the University of…
Thistle + Fig 