My Personal Life

Remember last month, when I shared this photo of a wooden shelf with leather straps holding it up? Well, I made my own version a couple weeks ago for my dining room! I was really happy with how my DIY shelves turned out, and they weren't too difficult or expensive (plus they have way more character than most store-bought shelves). Definitely worth doing! I have to give credit to my husband […]

Today I wanted to share another quote that has been inspiring me lately: "Don't let yesterday use up too much of today." I'd also say don't let tomorrow use up too much of today. It's so easy to reminisce on (or regret) the past, and to dream (or worry) about the future. There's nothing wrong with a little bit of that, but don't forget to live in the present! Whether yesterday was […]

Last Saturday, I hosted a baby shower for my friend Jenn, who is having her first baby in September. It was a lot of fun to throw, and it turned out super cute! I planned it with my friends Ellen and Renae, who both posted about the shower on their blogs today too. Our theme was "about to pop," so we picked food and decor elements that had the word "pop" […]

Summer is just zipping right along--I can hardly believe tomorrow is the 4th of July! This week is turning out great for me...we've been a bit slow at work, so not only did I have Monday off, but I also have half days today and Friday. And of course, I get tomorrow off too! It's almost like being on summer break (almost). And the weather here has been g-l-o-r-i-o-u-s! Sunny, […]