blogger clothes swap + what my husband thinks about my style

I’m so thrilled to share that I’m joining forces with two amazingly talented (and so stylish!) ladies for a clothing swap. Justine and Madison are fellow bloggers (Follow them, now!), and when we started throwing around the idea of a collaboration, I was so excited. Raiding your fashionable friends’ closets? Yes, please. Here’s what we […]

shop with a purpose: necklace auction

Holiday shopping is stressful, right? What to buy? Who to buy for? How much to spend? I’m thrilled to share an absolutely lovely way you can get some holiday shopping done + do some good, too. My friend Natalie has been a guest here for National Adoption Month, sharing her heart + journey to adopting twin boys. (You […]

coffee + jesus necklace giveaway to support adoption

Some of my fave things: Handmade jewelry, supporting adoption, strong coffee, the risen King, lovely friends, and free things! This giveaway combines all of those things! Yay, right? I’m thrilled to share my friend Natalie‘s necklace giveaway to support the adoption of twin boys from Central Africa. Enter below to win this darling ‘All I […]

my friend natalie

November is National Adoption Month. I think the best way to understand adoption is to hear the stories. To see the faces and know the names and feel the heartbeat of people all around us who have caught a glimpse of the glow. My beautiful friend Natalie has an equally beautiful heart, and I’ve asked […]

which season of life are you in?

The view from my living room window. Fall’s warm-hued leaves bravely holding onto the trees, fighting against a heavy early snow. The sleepy sun rising from an autumn slumber, yawning and stretching its arms, embracing the trees, whispering, wake up. But the leaves, they’re tired. The weight of the world is too heavy. They f […]

be awesome today

We all have a little bit of awesome buried deep down, but sometimes, we need a little reminder to let it shine. So, here’s your friendly reminder on this chilly November morning: Be awesome. Seize the day and live fiercely and passionately and joyfully. Tackle your to-do lists and love the ones your with. Think […]

why orphan sunday matters

Today, a lot of people gather to remember + advocate + brainstorm how we can come together to deeply care for, serve, and love children who are forgotten. Children of all ages, in all locations, who are not being cared for, served, or loved in safe families. Today is Orphan Sunday. I want to share […]

making memories

Well, I’m starting this post at 11: 50 p.m., if that tells you anything. My Halloween was full of cuddling with an adorable seven-month-old tiger and scoring candy with the cutest three-year-old Thomas the train. We trick-or-treated and we walked through our little downtown and we ate too many Reese’s, but mostly, we made memories. […]