It’s done! Hooray! Sheesh, this room took the longest (from start to complete) just because I wanted it to perfectly represent MY personality because it is MY room. When we had just one computer, it… Continue Reading
Archives for October 2013
How to photograph mini sessions
Last Saturday, I held Mini Photo Sessions, which I call Petite Portrait sessions (just for a fun and different name). Â I thought I’d share some tips for how to photograph mini sessions, for the aspiring… Continue Reading
Whimsical Hot Air Balloon Craft
For those that don’t know, I proclaimed at the beginning of the year, a goal to work on a room a month in my home. Â I had so many partially “done” rooms, but couldn’t get… Continue Reading
Photoshop Head Swap Tutorial
You’ve asked, we are delivering! I’m going to aim for a PHOTO TIP TUESDAY post each week, Â I’m scared to announce that–that I won’t keep up with it, but if I don’t announce it, it… Continue Reading
Halloween Bloody Brownies
It’s so fun to make Halloween treats for the kids, to get them all excited for the big day! Actually, it seems like a week of festivities with our church Fall Festival, the pre school… Continue Reading
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of McCormick & Company for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Family dinner time is sacred around our home. We sit up to dinner every… Continue Reading
How to Take Great Backlit Pictures
Today I’m sharing another post on How to take GREAT Backlit pictures. It can be challenging, but with the tips below, you will be well on your way. A lot of you started with me… Continue Reading
Family Holiday Card
I love sending holiday cards, and love getting them! If you send them out this year, I’d love to have one, and hang it up on my wall of love. If you send me yours,… Continue Reading
Kids Halloween Party Ideas
I love Halloween. I love to throw parties, and so today I wanted to share some Kids Halloween Party Ideas. I’ve also thrown Halloween Couples parties in the past, and similar guidelines apply. Â World Market… Continue Reading
Halloween Candy Porch Sign
I’m all decorated for Halloween, but I decided to add a little something to my front porch this year. It’s the holiday where the porch gets the most use, it was time I had something!… Continue Reading
My Love Story Chapter 20 ~ Moving Forward
{Happy birthday to my man! In honor of his birthday, I hammered out another chapter of our love story. If you’d like to read from the beginning, start here.} Letters of uncertainty from Matthew. 5… Continue Reading
Homemade Pesto Sauce
I’ve never had a need for a blender. I’m not a super fan of smoothie’s. I prefer to eat my fruit solid–bite by bite. I’m sure I could use more veggies, so the idea of… Continue Reading
Chocolate Chili with Cornbread Waffles
It’s finally cooled off a bit here in Texas. Though it may not last, I’ll take it! I can now pull out all the soups and recipes to warm me up inside, and one of… Continue Reading
Pirate Birthday Party On a Budget {Jake & the Never Land Pirates}
A few weeks ago when I took my fam to visit my brother, and we had our day at the beach, we also got to celebrate my nephew’s 4th birthday. He loves Jake and the… Continue Reading
Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Sausage {Lucky Gnocchi Legend}
I’m very excited to share this delicious Creamy Pest Gnocchi with Sausage. It’s a unique, hearty, and easy meal that’s a crowd pleaser in my home. I was asked by World Market to come up… Continue Reading