The joke is that by baby number 3 or 4, people stop getting excited about it. And let’s be honest, this is when you really start getting a lot of the “Are you done now?” question from people… friends…random strangers at the grocery store… Now you might think that in my huge family, having babies has become commonplace. But I… Read More

I am thrilled to have my Sister-in-law, Nicole, guest posting here on the blog! Nicole is not someone you get to know quickly, but more of a deep and beautiful person that you learn about over time. I have found such a kindred spirit in her, and appreciate her giving heart, and ability to answer all my house decorating questions…. Read More

The amount of inspiring quotes and phrases on the Internet is never-ending. But there is a very popular one that is deceiving, because it sounds so inspiring, and yet, it’s not true. First a disclaimer: I would just like to say that if you have posted this or something similar, I don’t know about it, and this is not aimed at… Read More

I’m just hopping on here this evening to share a simple, but challenging thought with you all. This morning I read 11 Corinthians 5:12 where it classifies a type of person by saying, “…them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.” Today I want to encourage you to let that sink in deep. It really got me thinking about… Read More

Sunshine boxes have been around for awhile now, but I just adore them.  This way of spreading joy to others is so inspiring to me! I was putting together some ideas for sunshine boxes I’m going to make soon, and thought I would share these three themes with you. While I was at it, I designed some fun printables to… Read More

As you probably know, I’m not an expert on home decor, so this is not about color schemes and modern trends.  Instead, it’s about adding little things to your home that make you smile all throughout your day. So here’s the truth. I used to be such a practical person. The type that never got rid of anything that could still… Read More

This particular poem has always been very inspirational to me. I’m not one who cries at everything, but this makes me get all teary EVERY time I read it. When I redesigned it for the blog, I eliminated a line or two of the copy. The author is unknown, but whoever wrote this had a beautiful perspective. The days can seem… Read More

Hey mamas, can we talk friendship today? When I became a newlywed… and then a mom… and then a mom of two, life kind of changed so quickly that it was like one day I woke up and realized, “Wow! I’m at a totally different place in life, but I still kind of feel like I’m 18!” My best friend… Read More