

Velcro Sneaks & Outfit Peeks
Another round of poorly lit, unedited office outfits. I am forever grateful that I can wear just about anything I want to work. I think if I had to dress business professional every day, it might crush my spirit. Then again, I’d probably figure out a way to make it my own, but I appreciate the freedom to dress up or down at my whim. … Continue reading Velcro Sneaks & Outfit Peeks

Cilantro Lime Broth
It is a snowy Friday afternoon. I have laundry going, a pot of soup simmering, and I’ve just washed the floors so it smells like Murphy’s Oil Soap which is one of my favorite smells from my childhood. I have already gone grocery shopping and can now spend the evening tucked away and cozy, watching the snow from my perch in the kitchen. Life is … Continue reading Cilantro Lime Broth

Garlic Noodles + Ginger Lime Shrimp
I don’t know about you, but a bowl of noodles is the peak of comfort food for me. I love pasta in general, but noodles are in a category of their own. I’m a big fan of ramen, but I’ve recently been introduced to Chinese Yang Chun Noodles. They take a bit longer to cook, but are more substantial and truly a delight to eat. … Continue reading Garlic Noodles + Ginger Lime Shrimp

Putting the H(e)art in Hartson
It’s been just over two months since I got the keys to Hartson House. We’ve got a long way to go, but I’m proud and impressed at what we’ve accomplished so far…especially since we’re only working weekends and an evening or two during the week. You can see the “before” photos here. Now for an update. What have we done so far? We opened up … Continue reading Putting the H(e)art in Hartson

Dressed for Work
Outfits I’ve worn to work recently Continue reading Dressed for Work

Hartson House
This feels like old news to me now, but during the summer I decided to laugh in the face of my fear, throw caution to the wind, and make an offer on a house with good flip potential. The offer was accepted. Peep cute house below. These are all “before” pictures so you can get a sense that the house was charming and in decent … Continue reading Hartson House

On the Eve
I’m 29, it’s Christmas Eve, and I just threw up in my parents’ bathroom. I’m in a really good place in life despite the questionable decision to mix wine and whiskey during a particularly intense bout of battling tops earlier this evening. I’m at least half drunk writing this post and the room keeps spinning towards me, but I want to remember this feeling because … Continue reading On the Eve

A Very Sustainable Christmas Tree
Let me be clear, I love real trees for Christmas. I love the smell, the look, the feel. I love and miss the tradition of going to pick one out with my Dad each year, musing over each tree’s personality and imperfections. I even love vacuuming up the needles that inevitably shed all over the carpet. But, now that I have my own home, I’ve … Continue reading A Very Sustainable Christmas Tree

Clay Star Wall Hanging
I’ve seen star wall hangings on Pinterest a few times and thought they were cute. I knew I could easily make my own. For the last few years, I’ve dabbled with oven bake clay to make holiday ornaments and knew that would be the perfect medium. Like my last post, this isn’t really a DIY because it’s such a simple project it’s not worth typing … Continue reading Clay Star Wall Hanging

Homemade Cards – Turkey Edition
Lately, I’ve been feeling pretty crafty and have indulged myself creatively. I’ve done projects with wood, clay, and paper which I’ll be sharing over the coming weeks. It’s really cool to be at a point in my life where I have so many different tools in my arsenal and am now seeing them build off each other. I’ve always been a big believer in homemade … Continue reading Homemade Cards – Turkey Edition