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…
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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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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,…
Summer Capsule Wardrobe
Hey guys! I wanted to give you a little peek into my capsule wardrobe life by showing you exactly what is in my day to day wardrobe this season. I started doing capsule wardrobes two years ago when I first got serious about simplifying my life and got sick of having a huge closet and…
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…
Pistachio Cardamom Scones with Vanilla Bean Glaze
Hello Tuesday... How did you get here? I had intended to have this post up by Sunday, but alas. Life got in the way as usual. Better late than never, right? If you know me you know that I have a mild obsession for all things cardamom and a WILD obsession for scones, so bringing the…
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Capsule Wardrobe — Why I Did It + Closet Reveal
Alright, you guys. I've been thinking for a long time (like, 12+ months) about a capsule wardrobe. And simplification in general. At times I feel so overwhelmed by stuff. Like I'm drowning in things. There's nothing like having two kids' worth of crap all over the floor to make you feel like you have too…
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Thistle + Fig 