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Collecting & Designing Beautiful Memories

Month: January 2014

  • 30 During My 30th Year

    30 During My 30th Year

    A simple Google search of “30 [Goals] Before [Turning] 30” generates an impressive array of hits.  With my venture into a new decade mere weeks away, I couldn’t resist creating a set of action steps that will hopefully help guide my year of feeling LIGHT. 1.  Dress the Part.  I’ve definitely succumbed to “mommy-mode” attire…

  • Create Inspiration Party: Winter Wishes

    Create Inspiration Party: Winter Wishes

    Welcome to the Create Inspiration Team’s January Blog Party! The temperatures might still be below freezing, but I have a cozy project to share today that will warm your heart.  If you are looking for a fun gift to share this winter season, consider crafting a fun snowman note and tag from the Winter Wishes…

  • Gratitude for 2013

    As I welcome all the LIGHT of 2014, I decided to pause for just a moment and reflect on the prior year.  Last night, I went through my planner and intentionally looked for milestones, celebrations, and other memories filled with gratitude. For all the fearful, uncertain, and darn right unpleasant days, 2013 brought us great…

  • One Little Word 2014

    One Little Word 2014

    On December 30th, I saw a Facebook status post from Kris Carr that stopped me in my tracks.  She eloquently wished her followers a year of ease.  Her words truly resonated with me.  She said: “For me, ease at work and at home equals joy, health, creativity and contentment.  Ease connects me to my internal…

  • One Decoration that I’m Keeping Up…

    One Decoration that I’m Keeping Up…

    It’s the end of January and I wanted to share one Christmas decoration that I couldn’t bare to take down right away: my 2013 Holiday Card Display. I LOVE love love receiving these greetings in the mail.  Normally, I would have hung them on a decorative frame in the hallway leading to the kitchen.  With…

  • January 2014

    January 2014

    The sun is shining today… but, my oh my…. what a winter we have had. More snow that I can ever remember has graced our Midwestern city.  The official report from the airport recorded over 10 inches in one day! I’ll never forget opening our back door up to a wall of snow! Our month…

  • …and she is ONE.

    …and she is ONE.

    A sneak peak of a precious milestone for our family. Olivia’s beautiful spirit, feisty independence, and incredible strength continues to amaze us on a daily basis.

  • Navigating Slowly

    Navigating Slowly

    Looking for the bright spots this week… I’ve been horribly sick (again).  Despite feeling horrendous and having quite possibly the worst sore throat of my life, these tulips still managed to put a smile on my face. Looks like 2014 can only go up from here!

  • Happy New Year!

    Happy New Year!

    A bit of radio silence for the past few weeks.  In the short span of 3 weeks, the following was accomplished: finished post projects related to The Dating Divas blog and the Jessica Sprague community. planned Olivia’s first birthday and completed over 10 handmade projects to complement her theme. hosted 11 people at our house…