When you become a parent you get a closer glimpse of how firece the love of God is for his children. Nursing my baby I look down at his butterfly lashes, closed peacefully as he suckles. He is tender, tiny, helpless- just like we are under Go’ds care. He clings to me, trusting wholly my…
Paper Lantern Goldfish Tutorial
My little girl loves her three paper lantern goldfish. Originally a part of her goldfish themed first birthday party décor inspired by this, these bright round-bellied fish now “swim” in her room, suspended from the ceiling. Summer Elizabeth is full of curiosity these days, pointing at everything she sets her eye on. Every single time…
Maximize Your Maxi Dress: Wear it Short
Lately, I’m all about dresses. There’s just something about a fluttering skirt that makes me feel feminine, lovely, and ladylike. Long maxi dresses are not only the trendy fashion statement this season, but also incredibly forgiving. While I love a long, flowing maxi, the best part is that you can refashion & maximize a maxi…
Italian Kitchen Drying Rack Love
Italians love food. They also know how to save time washing up. One of the greatest kitchen design assets that nearly every home I visited in Italy has is this fantastic Italian kitchen over-the-sink drying rack. I heart this cheery orange kitchen (a friend’s) These make clean-up so much easier, as you get…
On-the-Go Oil-Absorbing Sheets
** Don’t forget to enter to win a necklace from The Adopt Shoppe. Enter here!** Yesterday we travelled more than 22 hours, through 3 airports, many a line and layover from Rome to San José, Costa Rica. I thought I’d packed the toothbrushes in the carry-on so that at least our breath could stay somewhat…
How to Secure Wet Hair Towels
A few years ago while on a weekend vacay with a friend, I had a serious “duh!” moment when my friend emerged from the bathroom freshly showered with her hair tightly bundled into a twisted towel on her head. Of course, I’d been sporting the “genie in a bottle” turban towel look for years, but…
Found it: Mother’s Day Printable
If you {heart} this pretty Mother’s Day quote printable as much as I do, may I suggest you Visit Diaper Style Memoirs & Colour Me There and Print! (It’s free!) Hugs!
Etsy Love: Baby Crib Mobiles
Gosh & Golly Nothing says nursery as well as a dainty mobile suspended over a sweet baby’s crib that’s been thoughtfully & meticulously adorned with charmingly cozy bedding. Summer Elizabeth’s “mobile” consisted of colorful Christmas globes, satin ribbons, and jingle bells thumbtacked to the wooden ceiling above her bed. The sunshine gleaming in from the…
Mr. & Mrs. Love Journal
Love letters between a husband and wife Sweet, tender, personal, and hilarious matters divulge themselves between the lined pages of this Mr. & Mrs. journal. We share. Inspired by Dayspring, and created by yours truly, this notebook is a fun way to connect on a deeper level with your spouse. Intentionally designed with a…
Francavilla al mare, Italy
We’ve crossed the lake! Here are a few photos of our first few days adventures in Francavilla al mare, Italy. Gelato, who doesn’t love it? Even Summer Elizabeth is cone crazy. Current fave= The Tennis Bar’s €1,50 cone topped with a swirly dallop of whipped cream! Beach Fun How I spent yesterday’s breakfast: Sipping coffee…
