Small Town Christmas is almost here! Two weekends, three historic buildings, and one cozy little town. Here is everything you need to plan your visit, all in one place. The basicsFriday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14Fridays 3 to 8 PM, Saturdays 9 AM to 3 PMAdmission is free. Your three stopsThe R7 Reclaimed… View Post
Fall has a way of sneaking up on me. One week I’m still watering hanging baskets, and the next the maples are turning and I’m wondering where September went. Maybe you know that feeling. Maybe you’re somewhere in between, too. Between the workday and the carpool line. Between raising kids and whatever comes next. Not quite one season, not yet… View Post
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