the day is here!!! this is something i have been dreaming about for a very long time. and it’s here! the truth is, i have a dream of opening up my own space or business someday; hopefully once my kids are in school full-time. many of…
olive june
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five photos that represent this year
without a doubt, it has been my fastest and best year of my life. for many reasons… and thankfully lots of photos to remember these special days. today i am sharing five photos that represent my year so far. welcoming a baby boy in january;…
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a memory | i carry your heart
this past weekend we went to a wedding (i posted a few details on instagram but it was very beautiful- so intimate, colorful, and we had a blast!!) during the outdoor ceremony, a friend of the bride read the poem, i carry your heart by…
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a book review | meditate your weight
(i read this book at the beach, which i would also totally recommend- if possible!!) i am so excited to introduce a book that has already changed my life for the better. when i first moved to charlotte in the summer of 2007, i had…
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a diy wreath for fall
today i am so, so excited to share this diy wreath i recently created. it felt so good to create again. my mom and i went to hobby lobby and found all of the materials and then she watched parks while i put it together…
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a family recipe | mom’s carrot cake
when i was younger, my mom’s carrot cake was always a total ‘crowd pleaser’ – at every family event. it’s a three tiered circular cake with cream cheese frosting… made with love every time and again, always a favorite. sometimes at easter she would put…
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fall favorites + european memories
happy first day of fall! i am welcoming this season with open arms. you know how some people get the ‘winter blues?’ … sometimes i feel like i get this way in the summer. i am not a heat person. i would much rather bundle…
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ice cream flavor
today’s prompt is to share what ice cream flavor we would be? i would pick strawberry cheesecake with sprinkles! + the strawberry represents the fact that i try to be sweet to the people around me- being kind to others (always) is very important to…
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parks james | eight months
on september 15, this little lovebug turned eight months old! seven months was the fastest one yet. every month gets better and better. i have been soaking up my days with him and am thankful every day for the chance. when i look back on…