• an email time capsule for kids

    a few years ago, i shared this kids memory journal idea that i heard from a mom of grown kids; something to keep next to your bed for simple, daily stories, tidbits, etc.. it’s easy and personable and something to have to reminisce- to share laughter and to cry with down…

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  • simply loving

    this is my favorite home in uptown charlotte and my mom’s as well a classic victorian with a large front porch and charming trees  i see it every time i go to the post office  -a small joy-  i thought of her this morning listening to…

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  • motherhood | stories lately

    this post contains affiliate links | thank you so much for supporting this blog reading picture books (and movie nights) have helped us get through the winter days and nights- especially the drearier ones. these moments remain one of our most treasured times of the…

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  • in case we’ve never met

    this post was inspired by morgan harper nichols 01. i’m janelle marie monaco . a lot of my family members and close friends call me ‘nelle’  02. born on june 25  03. i currently live in charlotte, north carolina  04. i have also lived in a…

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  • neutral sweaters

    rein | state  the boys and i spend a lot of time thrifting . and honestly, they are both a dream when we shop together- they seem to love it as much as i do. parks is at the cutest age (i am LOVING three…

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  • bleubird

    free. my bleubird february . 2019 you are free sing the song run into the wind the renewal autumn brings followed by winter’s sting spring’s newness will soon be here  you yearn for the campfires of summer endless puddles  to be found  playing in ‘the…

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  • a grateful heart

    a grateful heart // 01. seeing an old and much loved friend  02. my oldest son, parks, cuddling up and sleeping next to me last night . he wasn’t feeling well  03. haircuts and a refreshing smoothie  04. eating bananas in bed  05. neutral, vintage…

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