Our first day in Paris was like a dream… magic. We all were so happy to be out and about seeing this place that we longed to be in… There is so much depth, heart, and beauty in Paris… you never feel like you’re on the surface always within… Each corner you turn you wonder … Read more
one of my favorite things to do in Ystad, Sweden is get lost in the heart of the town… The character and charm of Ystad is in my heart and every time I am in this sweet town I feel happy. The homes wind every which way and the roses line the sidewalks like little … Read more
This garden… this is where we will be staying for our time in Sweden… I get to live in a fairytale garden for 4 weeks… There are peonies exploding every morning… bigger than my hands! Pinks Reds Whites! The roses are so fragrant I can hardly describe it… You know the soap section of TJMaxx … Read more
well I am certain… our cat is pretty spoiled… I’m ok with it… This little Sophie came to us at a very hectic time a year ago… life was bonkers and we were faced with many different hard things… she helped us find our calm… she helped us realize what really matters… being together, keeping … Read more
I mean are giant bubbles just totally the best! We could sit in our driveway for hours re-sopping up bubbles and twirling around… saying good-bye to a little tooth… this little girl has a sensitive heart… a fun day with Cecilia’s class… we made bird feeders to compliment their sweet little eco garden! Lots of … Read more
I’m pretty sure that Easter is my favorite holiday… I think I love it the most because there’s not a lot of pressure… I mean don’t get me wrong… I go back and forth… Christmas, Easter, Christmas…Easter is fresh, new, light! I love the hyacinths at the grocery store that I have to stop to … Read more
This was one of my favorite early mornings… I woke to Cecilia petting my face and saying, “Mamma, wake up… wake up…” She asked me if we could paint together… M E L T … so before I could even make the coffee I was setting up our mini easel and getting the water colors … Read more
I just love these kinds of days… days that just last forever and ever… days that the simple parts… the pink cowboy boots and tortilla chips keep you going… googlie eyes hot glued on pants are just enough… This simple life or sillies just makes me so happy.
Somedays I daydream about living on a farm… a simple life… I know I know, farming probably isn’t the simplest… maybe a “farmhouse” with a beautiful garden and a handful of chickens, a horse, and tons of basil and flowerpots full of geraniums on every window sill… five cats and two golden retrievers… my kids … Read more
It happened… our little girl turned 10… just writing that starts that lump in my throat to activate into a pile of damn tears that I really don’t know why they happen… could be I love her too much… could be the time just slips through my fingers too quickly… could be I can’t do … Read more