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I love to throw parties. I love the planning, the shopping, the excitement on everyone’s faces, the DIY creating, and the cooking.  My husband has become very patient with me throughout the process in which I plan a party and I might even say he gets a little excited…a little.  Maybe he’s just become really good ...

This year, I got to participate in a handmade valentine swap.  Super fun, right?  It’s nice to know handmade is still alive and well in the world! For my valentine, I really didn’t have very much time.   I know that is said a lot, but things changed for us a few weeks ago.  We took ...

  We all have our own love language. Mine is acts of service…from what I’m told.  If I had to pick my own category, it would be thoughtfulness.  I know, that’s not one of the given categories, but I’m not really a fan of categorizing myself like that so I’m making my own.  I just really ...

  Last year after Christmas, I told myself to find something simple yet wonderful to make for my friends the next year.  I get caught up in so many projects and commitments, sometimes I end up leaving less room for the fun handmade Christmas presents I love so much.  My schedule has changed a lot the ...

 Last year, I threw together a group of products that I thought were inspirational for the handmade artist.  Well that list went CA-RAZY last year.  I couldn’t even tell you how many people have stopped by to check that guy out.  I was/am shocked. I love and purchase from all of the stores that provide these ...

  How many of you like pumpkins?  Yeah, me too. Carving them?  Some of you?  Not my thing. Do you like messes?  Yeah, I don’t either. Do you like to do fall decorating projects with your kids?  Totally! That’s why you’re reading this, right? So, basically I created this project to be a fall activity, to do with your kids, which ...

Over the course of the Summer, we can take so many pictures to remember the fun, hopefully relaxing, times we had as a family or with friends.  We want to remember the beauty that we take in around us that reveals the complex nature of our God.  He made these brilliant things around us to ...

  A few months ago, I decided to throw together a LEGO party for Mr. J.  I always start out planning really simple parties, but no matter what I do, they end up bigger.  There always seems to be life craziness that is going on around party season.  When life gets intense for me, I take ...

Just thought I’d share some things I’ve been enjoying lately (some you probably saw on Instagram, if not find them here) and also some things I’d like to try… I was pleased to hang out with some wonderful ladies at the Creative Connection Event here in San Diego, hosted by Jessica and Marissa at Isari Flower Studio. ...

Oh. my. I am melting. He has his daddy’s curls and dimple.  That’s the same dimpled smile that made my fall in love with his daddy. This little guy, Dean, is the youngest of my 3.  When you’re the youngest, you often get the hand-me-downs and the cats-offs.  I wanted to make this guy something special that was ...