Happy Halloween Eve! Last night we had the annual family pumpkin carving party at my house. There are only two words needed to describe this event: fun mayhem. When my family gets together it is always mayhem. BUT, it is absolutely fun mayhem. Between the kids and the grown-ups who still act like kids… we… [Read More]
Fall Porch Decor
October 28, 2013 · By · Leave a Comment
I live on a street where everybody has their fall decorations put up by September 1st. I like to think it’s because they all have kids, because I’m much slower at putting my decorations up (and I don’t have kids.) But, maybe it’s just me being slow. Regardless, I’m happy with how our porch has turned out… [Read More]
Our First Halloween Party
October 27, 2013 · By · Leave a Comment
I love relaxing Sundays. That’s what today has been. This morning, I got to sip my coffee while my Westie pup snuggled next to me and twinkle lights softly glistened on my headboard. (I keep twinkle lights up on my headboard year round because I love them too much to take them down ever.) Last… [Read More]
DIY Baker Costume
October 27, 2013 · By · 4 Comments
Yesterday my hubby and I threw a very successful Halloween party with some close friends. (Read all about it here!) One of the best parts about Halloween parties? Dressing up of course. (Treats are right up there as well.) A little fact about me: I don’t like to buy costumes. Mainly because they are so… [Read More]
A Day at the Pumpkin Patch
October 26, 2013 · By · Leave a Comment
Last Sunday I went with some family to a local pumpkin patch for the ever-traditional “finding the perfect pumpkin.” Locally, we have quite a few options for picking out pumpkins, but the place we ended up going is a pig farm that offers “pick your own pumpkins” from their pumpkin patch every fall. There is… [Read More]
Oktoberfest
October 14, 2013 · By · Leave a Comment
If you have never been to Leavenworth in Washington State, I highly recommend it. It is one of the quaintest places you will ever stumble upon. What’s so special about this place, you ask? Located in central Washington at the base of the Cascade Mountains, this little town is the Pacific Northwest’s own little Bavarian… [Read More]
Wine Wednesday: Red Diamond Merlot
September 11, 2013 · By · Leave a Comment
Happy Wine Wednesday! This Wednesday’s wine of choice is this Red Diamond Merlot, made in Washington State. Like all great wines, there’s a story behind this one. I (a tad apprehensively, I’ll admit) asked my other half to pick up a bottle of red wine to have with dinner one night. I usually lean towards… [Read More]
Reasons to Love September
September 6, 2013 · By · 2 Comments
Okay, I know it’s only September 6th, but I’m already loving this month! Here are some reasons to love September: 1. End of summer events We’ve recently been trying to soak up the remainder of summer- and I love any reason to have a gathering. BBQs, dinner on the deck, and game nights around the… [Read More]
Happy Labor Day!
September 2, 2013 · By · Leave a Comment
I love long weekends. But who doesn’t? Labor Day weekend really seems to signify the end of summer. Now that it is September, fall is just around the corner. I’ve been soaking up every last bit of summer this weekend, and enjoying being able to relax. With a bonfire (complete with s’mores of course), coffee… [Read More]
July Favorites
July 31, 2013 · By · Leave a Comment
Wow. I can’t believe that July is almost over. What a busy month it has been! With the 4th of July, visiting family, my mom’s surprise 50th birthday party, girls nights, and boating trips- I’ve hardly had a second to breathe! (…let alone blog!) So, in honor of the fabulous month this July has been,… [Read More]
