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…
Dwelling
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…
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…
Master Bathroom Refresh
Our most recent home project has been our comically small master bathroom. When we first moved in I was bummed about its seriously tiny size, especially since we moved from a house with a pretty large master bath. It was a kind of rough transition at first, but I've come to be so grateful for…
Thistle + Fig 