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Montessori Baby Room

Our humble abode has 3 upstairs bedrooms. Dominic, Jemma and I share the master. Our roomie and longtime friend rents one room and the third is an office/guest/craft/play room. That leaves zero space for Miss Jem to grow into. Right now, I’m not too concerned. Our lease is only through summer 2012 so we’ll be […]

Steppin’ Out {3.23.11}

Check it out … another style post this week!  In the spirit of remixing a la Dwelling & Telling and Kendi Everyday I’m wearing the same boots and cardigan from my last outfit post. Cardigan and Blouse – Gap Belt – H&M Trousers – LOFT Boots – Steve Madden Jemma usually wears 2 outfits each […]

Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding

I’m a HUGE fan of bread pudding. Like the kind of fan that orders it at every restaurant. Bread pudding and artichoke dip. Those are my must haves. I am still working to perfect my home recipes for each. Currently La Buca in Portland, Oregon wins the bread pudding and Old Chicago wins for artichoke […]

Urban Posie Blanket

Too much to do, too little time. My daily mantra. After we arrived home from our marriage retreat on Sunday I started laundry, fed Jemma, ate dinner, caught a few glimspes of Kansas basketball and instead of more lackluster chores  I decided to sew. Lackluster is a fabulous word. Matt Nathanson, Augustana and I sang/sewed our […]

2011 Etsy Spotlight: Little Sapling Toys

Take a glance around our living room and you’ll know without a doubt a little girl lives with us. Toys, blankets and books are strewn about and a sweet girl usually isn’t far behind the chaotic fun. Amidst the clutter, we’re striving to live more simply as we raise Jemma and part of this is […]

Steppin’ Out {3.19.11}

Here it goes – our very first Steppin’ Out Saturday with Harper’s Happenings! Well, all except for the fact that this was our Sunday. Oh well, room for improvement next week :) Mama’s stylin … cardigan, Gap ruffle tank, last season Loft jeggings, Lauren Conrad via Kohl’s boots, Steve Madden Intyce Jemma’s stylin … headband, […]

Blog Love & Comment Revamp

I love getting comments. I’m pretty sure all bloggers do.I mean, it’s not like I think I’m sending my words in to space. Blogger’s comment option isn’t very conducive to questions and conversations. This is sad. As I’ve become a teensy bit more html savvy, I’ve decided to try and remedy this because I’d really […]

Baby Turbans & Elephants

This week was swell. Mostly cause I chose to have a good attitude. Cheers to me :) Monday – I plopped her in my work chair when she arrived for lunch. She decided it was pretty awesome. Tuesday – We had lunch with one of my co-workers. No picture. She is becoming such a distracted […]

Mama’s Milk

This is a mega long post … bear with me as I spill my heart all over the internet :) It was very difficult for our family to decide for me to return to work at the end of my blissful, 18-week maternity leave. But, with all trying situations in life there is a silver […]

Monday Blues

You know those weeks you where you start at zero? That’s me. I feel empty, just like my gas tank. Sad. I’m trying to accomplish alot this week. Too much I’m sure. We’ve been away from home the last two weekends and are gone again this coming weekend so I’ve got to fit things in […]