As a parent, shopping for Christmas can already feel overwhelming, not to mention your house will soon be filled with new toys contributing to never ending chaos. It can feel so frustrating to acquire more toys that your kids will only play with a few times before losing interest. I've put together a list of … Continue reading Gift Guide | Toys Your Kids Will Actually Play With
Before we moved in 2022 I knew I wanted to make Jack’s room a space he would LOVE (Eleanor too, but she was still so little she couldn’t express an opinion). I had my own vision of what I thought I would do for Jack’s room (I will share that soon along with other ideas), … Continue reading Creating Kid’s Rooms They Won’t Quickly Outgrow
Happy Friday! It has been a very long time since I have shared a Living Lately post. I'm trying to get back into blogging this year because it brings me joy so it seemed like a good time to share a little round up. The Christmas decor has come down at our house and school … Continue reading Living Lately No. 58
I am always drawn to beautiful table settings and this time of year there is no shortage of lovely pieces. I’ve rounded up some of my favorites that are perfect whether you are shooting for Classic Christmas or a Winter Woodland. Screenshot Red Trim Plates (matching salad plates here) | Bow Napkin Rings | Tartan … Continue reading Holiday Tablescape Inspo
I don't typically shared gift guides because I feel there are so many floating around this holiday season but I did want to share a few ideas for host gifts. This time of year there are so many dinners, events and gatherings and gift for the host are a thoughtful touch. Most of these ideas … Continue reading Gifts for the Host
Every year I look forward to September 22. This is the first year in a long while however that I haven't rushed in to all things fall. I spent early September enjoying the remainder of the summer season and spending as much time outside as possible. But now that it is officially Autumn I'm happy … Continue reading Welcome Fall
I'm not sure how it has already been two years since our move from Nebraska to Minnesota. I has all truly gone by so quickly but here we are, approaching two years in our home. I promise this won't be a yearly post because at some point you just can't count out like that, its … Continue reading What I’ve Learned After Two Years in Minnesota
At the start of last year I set an intention for myself to "live a more beautiful life". I wasn't really sure what that would look like or mean for me so I didn't have any specific expectations. I think I just wanted to approach every day with the goal of making the most of … Continue reading A Year’s Journey to Live a More Beautiful Life
I have occasionally talked about mental health and anxiety here on the blog. I don't often share that I have anxiety and depression, not out of fear or embarrassment, but because I often struggle to put it all into words. But lately it has been weighing heavily on me and I have felt compelled to … Continue reading Five Things I Do on Anxious Days
At the start of the year so many people feel the inevitable sense of a fresh start or ambition to tackle goals. While I love the idea I of course think there is never a bad time to set goals or start fresh. But January is a popular season for that and its great to … Continue reading Five Books for the New Year
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