Things I loathe when the temps are in the triple digits :: * driving * dog breath * bras * making food * eating food * Things I love, even when it is ridiculously hot outside :: *happy, healthy veggie plants * cool showers * smoothies for dinner *popsicles * * watching my boys … Continue reading *it’s hot, folks.
In my last post I shared my desire to make stuff for myself and my family now that I am no longer sewing for my handmade business. Making good on that declaration here is my first completed project of the season – a new dress for ME! I am so excited! … Continue reading i made a dress*
I picked up several of these lace appliques at a craft market last year. Then last month I found plain tanks on sale at jc penney for $5 each and decided embellishing them would be a quick, easy and super cute project. I searched “lace applique” and “vintage applique” on etsy and found lots of shops selling … Continue reading lace appliqued tanks * re-fashion
i almost stayed behind with luca. i was feeling so overwhelmed and grouchy and just not nice to be around. at the very last second i packed up some clothes and books and my hula hoops and drove two hours with my family to spend a couple of the most magical days in the woods. … Continue reading wild and magical*
sundresses * bountiful garden * happy chickens * happier kids * popscicles * bubble blowing * wildflower bouquets * bare feet * glitter pedicures * summer bliss Continue reading life as of late*
a couple days ago we packed up the kids and drove to the mountains for a spontaneous afternoon trip. we stopped at this little creek to throw rocks, play in the dirt, get our feet wet and eat lunch. the highlight of the day was the little frog that paid us a visit. i gave … Continue reading on a whim*
our garden, or what i have affectionately been calling it, our cardboard jungle. i have been layering cardboard around the beds in the garden area to keep the grass and weeds from growing. it is working quite well though it isn’t the prettiest of ground cover options. however, cardboard is free of charge and free … Continue reading summer solstice garden*
summer vacation has arrived and the super busy, fun packed schedule was right behind. lots to do, lots to see, lots to make and lots to read. the kids and i signed up for the summer reading program through the public library. as soon as harper found out prizes and free books were involved he … Continue reading perfect chaos*
honestly i am not too terribly sad to see summer go. today on our afternoon walk i spotted three bright red leaves on the virginia creeper that lines our small street. my heart fluttered. there is a chill in the evening air. an i-need-to-put-on-my-handknit-sweater kind of chill. i really wish i had knit myself a … Continue reading before you go…
this is a follow up of sorts to sunday’s happy little post. yesterday went a whole lot different. it did start with smiles and dancing and a yummy breakfast with my tots. but then it became one big ol’ ball of crazy as the kids bickered and whined while mama tried to get not-so-fun chores done … Continue reading the flip side
inspired mama musings 