Easter 2015

I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter holiday. Hannah was excited to celebrate Easter this year, and understood that the Easter Bunny would b...

Happy Holidays!

I was sick with strep throat for the entire week leading up to Christmas. I've never had strep throat before and I hope I never have it ...

Glitter pine cones

A few years ago, these glitter pine cones were one of the first Christmas decorations I made after moving into this house. Since then, we...

DIY ribbon + evergreen garland

Sorry guys, I have no idea how to properly take a photograph facing a window, so bear with me.   I made this super easy garland to hang in f...

Picking out a tree in the world's Christmas tree capital

We're lucky enough to have family friends with a Christmas tree farm - in the Christmas tree capital of the world, no less. They invited...

Cinnamon applesauce star ornaments

I bought Hannah this tabletop Christmas tree  for her bedroom, and she loves it. I picked up a box of miniature ball ornaments while I was ...

8 kid-friendly DIY ornaments

Clockwise, from top: Cinnamon applesauce heart ornaments  by Katy Elliott Hand print snowman ornaments  by Eighteen 25 Button wreath ornamen...

My holiday wish list

Last Christmas, we started a want, need, wear, read  tradition with Hannah. If you haven't heard of it before, the idea is pretty simple...

Happy Canada Day!

I took yesterday off, fully expecting to spend the day sealing our new floors, but I got to relax instead! For what I think is the first tim...

Framed kids' art

  I probably should have posted this BEFORE Mother's Day, but I came up with the idea on Friday and these photos were taken on Saturday,...

Life, lately and a holiday break

I know many of you will be stepping away from the computer for a bit to enjoy the holidays with your family and friends. Me too :) Before I ...

Happy holidays!

We didn't send any Christmas cards last year, so I was pretty excited for this year's card (you can see 2011's holiday card here...

Modern mantle

I'm excited to share this year's holiday mantle with you. It's more modern and playful than last year's mantle , and more fe...

Cinnamon sugar crinkle cookies

  Saturday's Advent calendar activity was baking Christmas cookies. I decided to make this recipe for cinnamon sugar crinkle cookies f...