fruitful

Hey there, friends! Hope your weekend was wonderful! We had a great spring break but are not too happy about getting back to the daily grind. Sad face. 

Last week when I said I was craving spring, I didn't realize how close we were to yesterday's official arrival of spring. Doesn't this citrus print sort of yell spring? "Hey! I'm springy!" I'd love to have this hanging in my kitchen.

h is for...

a happy print. a very happy print indeed!

How fun are Rachel's new colorful prints? You can't help but be happy when looking at them!

I am seriously eyeing the orange slice for Olivia's room.

Find them here!

PSST!...last chance to enter the CSN stores giveaway.

rise and shine

Some mornings, okay most mornings, I could use a gentle reminder to wake up with a smile on my face.

This print could be my esthetically pleasing gentle reminder.

diy project : map art

A while back Alli posted about some map hearts she had come across and I have wanted to make one ever since. I love the idea of using maps because we are big into traveling around here and loved the idea of using locals that are special to our family. Almost a year later I finally got around to making one.  

This project was super simple and cost me next to nothing using some frames that were collecting dust in a closet. If you have maps lying around and don't want/need you could cut those up and use but since I didn't I found a place online where you can download maps for free. I decided to frame places we've lived thus far in our marriage. Once I found my locations, I had to measure the frame to see what size hearts would be best, then went into microsoft word to create a heart using the basic shapes tool and printed it off to use as my template. I then cut the maps out and glued them on some white cardstock. Done and done!

Since I love a good diy project I thought I'd share another photo of my most recent BIG project. :)

Landon at 6 weeks.

happy halloween print

I adore this print from Sarah Jane Studios.

It's my kind of Halloween decoration.

Do you go all out with Halloween decorations or do you keep it low key and more autumnal?

Words of wisdom from Miss Julia Child for your kitchen.

 from Kantan Designs.

DIY Framed Handkerchiefs

Such a sweet and charming idea, finding and framing vintage handkerchiefs. 

I will have to remember this next time I'm thrifting and look for handkerchiefs.

animal alphabet chart

There are a ton of different versions out there but i've got to say, this alphabet chart from Rifle Paper Co. is one of my faves.

make do and mend

just got back from a walk with my little one and now i've got to get a jump on my never ending to-do list.  one of the items on my list is an ever-growing pile of sewing/mending. hopefully i'll be able to finish the pile and try my hand at Tania's skirt tutorial.

speaking of sewing, i've seen these make do and mend posters around the web and think they are adorable.

think pink

i'm glad to know that i'm not alone in my love of catalogs. if you come across a good one, let me know!

so i'm a bit late as the month is close to over but as i'm sure you are aware, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  the girls over at Color Me Inspired created this beautiful printable to inspire those who are either fighting this hard battle or for anyone who needs a reminder to choose hope. this hits home for me as my grandmother was a breast cancer surviver. i am grateful for her hope, courage and strength. head over to Color Me Inspired to download the poster and for some beautiful party/ event inspiration.

vintage travel

i love the styling of these vintage travel posters.

they are getting me excited for ski season!

well, i'm off! headed to Sun Valley until Friday.
going to visit my brother and his cute family!

i hope you are having a great week!

oh, and tell me! where would you like to be right now?

{posters via}

gotta have heart

how great is this poster?

i so would've done better in physiology had
i had something like this to study from.

wouldn't this look so cool in a doctor's office?

i'm thinking husband needs one for his future office.

found

stamped on the sidewalk on an evening walk with my little one.

the fall weather was gorgeous today.

going to enjoy it while it lasts.

house tour: Jennifer of MadeByGirl

i've been in love with this print from MadeByGirl for quite a while now. i'd love to get one for my little's room some day.

a while back i came across pictures that Jennifer of MadeByGirl shared of her home.  i love that the pastel colors are paired as such that they have just enough punch so they don't come across too sweet. find more pictures here.

i need that rug and those chairs

love that table

Photo 3

As a New Year's resolution, a friend from high school is taking a photo every third day this year. She started January 3rd and has amassed some beautiful photos. She is documenting it all here.

c'est la vie

aren't these prints from esty shop, studio mela really cute? how true is that first one? So sweet.