ten things I’m loving
{photo by Shannon Kirsten // at Brio at the University Town Center } This oversized tassel garland from Ballard. I think I’ll frame a door with it for the holidays. This $13 stocking from Target in buffalo check is adorable. This salad Amanda makes looks incredible. So does her trip to Prague!! Thinking about the quote […]
3 fun projects to do with toddlers
1. Sooper Beads! This has been a great little sensory activity for the boys. The beads can get huge. We put them in a couple of bowls, with different amounts of water, and they all expand differently. Their little minds are blown. And mine too (: I made a couple packs of these and gave […]
Flush mount lighting
One Kings Lane 3 light ceiling mount $315 RH parisian architecural milk glass brasserie flush mount $179 – 279 depending on diameter Basil Flush Mount by Visual Comforts $495 Jonathan Adler Acis Semi flush Mount $350 One Kings Lane Mandrel Flush mount in brass $169-199 Joss and Main Candace Semi-flush mount $262 One Kings Lane Visual […]
November Goals
oof! Halloween on a Monday was no joke! We had the Halloween parade and program at preschool, I had a migraine after (which may or may not be due to eating too much candy), tons of trick or treaters, and lots of trick or treating. Wes kept saying “trick or treat” and “thank you” … it could […]
Happy Friday
{cynthia rowley dress from RTR unlimited – though you can buy it here // bauble bar cuff // kate spade earrings// sunnies via ditto – you can get a free month with code SARAHTUCKER} Hope you all have had a good week! I love this dress — perfect for the holidays. Definitely a rent the […]
recent etsy faves
Of course, this golden laurel is on my favorites from etsy. Not only do I have the regular sized one above our bed and the mini on our front door, but I am also thinking about the big one for above our mantle for holiday time. Laurel obsessed over here! Here are some other finds, all are under […]
Three random acts of kindness to do with toddlers
gratitude napkin As I had mentioned in my October goals post, I’ve been trying to do random acts of kindness with the boys. One a week was my hope. So far, so good. Let’s hope we can keep it up. It’s so important to me to teach my kids not just good manners, but to give […]
An interview with the Artist Laurel Leigh
The other day I was looking through etsy for some ornament ideas. I know… i know! it’s October. But something about getting older has me anticipating the seasons more than ever. I hope you’ll forgive me for thinking of Christmas in October after I share Laurel Leigh Designs. She makes these gorgeous custom ornaments and paints […]
Hunsader Farms
We had a great fall weekend! The weather was the best– I couldn’t get over it. It felt like fall here in Florida, which is saying something! We usually don’t get this sort of weather until November. I mean!!! every heart eye out there. The rest of the pictures were taken out at Hunsader farms. […]
tiny police force
{wesleys police costume // tucks police costume // native shoes} Since getting tucks costume two weeks ago, there hasn’t been a day where he hasn’t put it on. Getting it off of him is a near impossible feat at the end of the day. He’s worn it out to target, the park, to a party, the library, […]
Starting somewhere: Linen Closet
Yesterday on IG stories I shared our linen closet. The before was soooo embarrassing. I cringed to even share it. You can still probably see it on my IG stories! I covered my eyes every time I shoved my clean towels or sheets in there. But hey that’s life. That’s my life, anyway. I do know […]
art for the Sleeping Porch
{Sign by dwelling space c/o // boxwood wreath } My favorite spot in the house now has my favorite quote adorning it’s walls thanks to The Dwelling Space . This is what Ted Jones said when he was asked why he didn’t take Edward Jones public and become one of the richest men in America overnight. He […]
i hope you know you aren’t alone
I was reminded by my friend Jordan on October 15th that it was Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness day/month. So even though I’ve shared here before about miscarrying our first baby, I thought I could tell it again. Along with links that I hope can help someone in the thick of it all not feel so […]
Wine Cabinet hunt
Something I’ve been mulling over for what seems like for.ever. is a wine cabinet for our formal dining room. I’d love to store a couple of bottles, though most we have chilled. But the main thing is wine glass storage. Here are a few I’ve found I like. The Ballard one bordering on love (: […]
favorites from this week
I love the park near our home. It has the cutest church! some very sweet brothers loving the mirror I added to our bedroom. it’s faux gold bamboo for $9 from the thrift store. I also moved the sea glass lamps to the guest room so I could use this lamp I had in Wesley’s room, […]
pumpkin patch playdate
All photos by Shannon Kirsten Last night at the Pumpkin Patch with some of our babies. Wesley had shots yesterday at his 18 month check up, so he was running a fever 🙁 and couldn’t make it. I will have to take him back ASAP. But how good looking is Blade the Dogo! How […]
DC and Charlottesville weekend
What a fun weekend! We got in late Friday night to DC. Checked in at The George, had dinner at Hill Country BBQ (loved both!) and walked around DC for a bit. We picked up our rental car in the morning at Union Station and headed down to Charlottesville. We were starving once we got there and took readers […]
Pippin Hill Farm
Sifting through all of the photos I took with a big smile on my face. The wedding was gorgeous and we couldn’t be happier for our friends!! In the meantime, while I look through all of those pictures, here are some from Pippin Hill. I could kiss each of you for recommending we visit! It’s unreal. A […]
Fall Wedding Weekend Wear
JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. I went to bed last night praying that Matthew would weaken. I was thankful that it did go down to a category three by the time I woke up. But they say the worst is yet to come. I am on […]
Wesley’s Nursery
I wanted to share a peek of Wesley’s little nursery here. Juuuuuust a little 18 months too late. Better late than never (: Though don’t get me started on how he’s turning 18 months this week… I feel the hot tears welling up. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this […]
October Goals
For the boys: I want to take them to the pumpkin patch. Though the one at Trader Joe’s was so cute! Buy their costumes. Tuck wants to be a police man, and he also wants his brother to be a police man. So on the hunt for two cute policemen costumes (: I want […]
Lighting on a Budget
I am always amazed by how switching out lighting can makes such a difference for a room. Each of these rooms, save the last one — that’s what previous owners think to be an original to the house — had new lighting put in, which was key in transforming the space. It sort of set the tone, since it’s more permanent than […]
Bookshelf Styling with Kids in Mind
just spotted the lone block underneath the dining room table (: JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.
Target Threshold Favorites
Target is killing it, per usual. That acrylic and gold lamp?! I’ve been eyeing this wine cabinet for a while now, but two others are also in the running– one at West Elm and the other at World Market. Annnyway, Here are some of my current target favorites — have you spotted anything there you […]
