christmas memories | + piano christmas songs and vinyls spinning + rosie’s little flannel night gown+ fresh garland and a lace tablecloth + the red cardigan, hat, and shoes- the bows + the gold angels that move and ting + letters from santa+ my husband’s early morning letter to me and thoughtful gifts + cinnamon rolls on christmas morning with a coffee in hand, watching the christmas lights scatter this…
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in loving memory of my sweet grandmother
during the late evening hours of december 17th, my maternal grandmother passed away. i was very close to her and she will always be a part of me. it is so hard to lose a grandparent (she was my last living one). in many ways,…
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an annual autumn family dinner
we started this tradition last fall to mark the beginning of a new season and to celebrate three years in our home. the beginning of summer is usually spent at the beach and winter is christmas, but for spring and fall, we decided to celebrate…
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a birthday for nash
written on the evening of june 12, 2024 | today you are six, my lovemy boy of wonder and lightlover of the color yellow and baking and picking flowers and making others laugha day full of joy and memories; magical moments intertwined i would sail to…
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an afternoon tea for two
as a family, my husband and i try to spend individual time with our children and lately, i have gone on a date with both of my sons. the younger son and i went to a flower field a few days before he turned six…
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borrowed words
“If the month of June was your friend
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what i always want to remember | a mother’s day edition
i always want to remember | 01. my parents were here to spend the weekend with us; extra special on mother’s day 02. my mom and i went to lunch and enjoyed an espresso martini, salads, and a bowl of fries with yummy old bay…
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my reading challenge | 2023
i am a little late at posting this but i wanted to share the books i read last year, along with my ratings. last year, i set a goal to read 40 books and i ended up reading 60 books. here are my reads and…
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borrowed words
this view on May really spoke to me | If the month of May was your friend