It was 88 degrees here in Utah today and so it still feels like summer, which I’ve been loving. I also adore the fall weather, but fall means winter is right around the corner which is not my favorite. Anyway, even though it doesn’t feel like fall, I decided to get my porch decorated for fall and thought I’d share… Read More
My Summer Soiree- tips on throwing a Dinner Party
For years I have dreamed of throwing a dinner party in a beautiful setting with delicious food. Knowing I was going to quit my job, I thought it’d be the perfect chance! I jokingly called it my retirement party (see my post about quitting my job here) and started planning. My concept was to make it as pretty as possible,… Read More
5 Ways you can be the Best Gift Giver
Confession time- with my crazy life right now, I have become a lazy gifter. Which is sad because I love receiving good gifts! I’m the girl 5 minutes before I have to leave the house pulling an old gift card out of my wallet and putting it in a card I happen to have in my closet. So I’ve become the… Read More
How to Decorate for Spring in 5 steps on a Budget
Happy first day of spring, friends! Anyone out there who decorates for spring?! This is one of my favorite holidays to decorate for because I am in major celebration mode that winter is over and the blossoms are blooming on the trees and the sun is out! I have 5 budget friendly ways for how you can decorate for spring (and… Read More
Don’s Construction Birthday Party
Good morning! Don turned two this past weekend so we threw him a construction birthday party. It’s so bittersweet watching him grow. He’s so fun and independent, but he’s so much more a toddler than a baby now (speaking of baby, here’s Don’s birth story if you feel like ugly crying with me). Anyway, Don loves anything construction lately- excavators,… Read More
St. Patrick’s Day Party
Guys, I love holidays. I think that it’s because it is something different that breaks up the monotony of everyday (which I especially appreciate during the winter)! St. Patrick’s Day growing up we would always have green food thanks to my awesome mom. I remember in Kindergarten we built a trap for a leprechaun and I was SO excited to go… Read More





