recently i have fallen in love with ‘oh shiny paper co.’ on etsy it’s adorable, so affordable {all of these items are under $25} and fun so i thought i would share just a few items with you all: the cutest little gold mini mylar…
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a very grateful heart: happy two years + inspire + a giveaway
happy two year birthday, simply love! today i celebrate two years of blogging. two years of inspirations, connections, ideas, new friendships- people who have inspired me in so many ways to live a better life. blogging has made me feel complete. there was a part…
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coffee tour planning
as mr. monaco and i spent two days painting the main living space in our new home, ‘ellie gray’ {update post coming soon, i promise} i was inspired by my sister, jess, and her husband, bassey, who recently started doing a ‘coffee tour’ on sundays.…
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pantone's color of the year- marsala
an inspiration board colors surround my life and i always look forward to seeing the new year’s color. at first, i was unsure of marsala because i am not usually a raspberry/burgundy fan; however, i really think i am loving it… especially after exploring and…
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january goals
one: make time for Jesus. all i wanted for christmas from mr. monaco was a new bible to annotate and {possibly} explore some water coloring as i study, read, and pray. and he bought me the most beautiful white and gold bible. i also plan…
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currently — january
PLANNING | lots and lots- because it’s january: the month of organization, rest, calmness, and inspirations for hopefully the best year possible. so many ideas for the new year that i can’t wait to share with you all – lots of new ideas are coming your…
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a grateful heart + welcome 2015
thank you so much for reading in 2014 … you have all brought so much to my life. i came out a better person – thanks to your love and support. last week, emily at ember grey posted this beautiful quote, which really struck me: “what if you wake up some day,…
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new year’s eve inspiration
i saw a quote yesterday that said, “you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with… choose them wisely..” i absolutely love this. i am so honored to spend the majority of my time with loving, funny, and people in…
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lemon-ricotta pancakes with caramelized apples
ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing 2 crisp red or pink apples, preferably Honeycrisp—peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest Kosher salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon…