I spent part of this week helping build a parade float. The crew had a few tubs of Americana décor and we dug through all of it looking for the good pieces buried underneath the “just in case” items that had accumulated somewhere along the way. For a float? That works. You need options. You need volume. You need the… View Post
Planning a day trip to our big barn in a tiny town?? In Grandview, besides the barn grab a coffee, breakfast sandwich, lemonade or energy drink from The Downtown Drinkery located inside the R7 Downtown | 203 S Main, Grandview IA.Plus take a peek inside the “Little Boujee Bakery” in a she-shed at 113 S Jefferson St in Grandview. Here’s… View Post
There’s a particular kind of love that goes into planning a party for someone you’re proud of and also terrified to let go. It’s not the same as planning any other gathering. It has weight to it. I’ve hosted a few graduation celebrations over the years. Walking tacos for Daniel – a boy who walks many miles to the beat… View Post
If you’ve ever walked into a room that feels collected rather than cluttered, you know the difference immediately. Every piece has a reason to be there. Nothing’s competing for attention. There’s space to breathe. After years of navigating blended family life – building a home with kids who came into my life at different ages, creating space for traditions both… View Post
There’s something happening right now that I absolutely LOVE. People are slowing down. They’re thrifting. They’re pulling out their grandmother’s vintage wares and using them. With the trending eras of cottage core, grandma chic, and maximalism, young people especially, are discovering what the rest of us vintage lovers have known all along! Whether you’re having friends over, hosting a backyard… View Post