It's no secret that we love the Harry Potter books and movies here at our house. We have two cats named after our favorite characters, Hermione and Luna. We threw our oldest daughter the ultimate Harry Potter themed party on her 9th birthday, which you can read all about here. And this year, we decided to deck out our dining room for Halloween in … [Read more...]
Fall Sweet Fall
Rainy days, warm apple cider, crackling campfires, pumpkins and hayrides....ahhhh. Yep, park me here in the season of fall and I'm a happy lady. Fall is as sweet as it comes when I'm concerned, and I'm not just talking about all the candy we consume this month either. I love the way that nature shows off this time of the year, and was fortunate … [Read more...]
Fall Home Decor
It seems a bit ironic that as I sit and write this blog post, my kids are carving their pumpkins inside and it's simultaneously snowing outside. Welcome to fall in Wisconsin! You never quite know what kind of weather you're going to get. This season has seemed to fly by. Sigh. Fall is my favorite time and I really tried to make an effort … [Read more...]
You Had Me at Pumpkin
October is when I officially allow myself to experience all things pumpkin. I sort of have an unwritten rule that I can't technically fully indulge until we get through the month of September, because I'm one of those people that need to segment out my holiday enjoyment. Halloween. Then Thanksgiving. Lastly, Christmas. Don't mess with … [Read more...]
Five Great Children’s Books About Fall
With the start of a new school year a few months ago, I am back at my weekly role at our kids' school, helping for my third year as their library coordinator. As I've mentioned before, this is a volunteer position, but it still requires a good chunk of my time, which I don't mind. I love helping in this capacity, since my first love was and … [Read more...]
A Cozy Bedroom Retreat for Fall
Can I confess something? Most of the time I feel like my bedroom is a bit like a war zone. Between the piles of "I'm too tired to hang you back up" clothing or the equally monstrous "I folded you but I don't want to put you away" heaps, I sometimes feel like I would rather NOT hang out in my bedroom. Which is really a shame because a … [Read more...]
Welcoming Fall in Your Outdoor Spaces
Fall is one of those seasons that makes it so easy to love. I'm not really a huge fan of hot, humid weather, so I welcome those first cool, milder fall temperatures. It's also easy to find inspiration in outdoor decorating for fall because nature is pretty much screaming, "IT'S FALL!," all around you. From the bright colors of the trees' … [Read more...]
To Every Thing There is a Season
We've officially made it to the season of fall. Like all seasons, it brings with it change, some good, some bad. The start of the season included the celebration of a life so special and dear to our family. My precious grandmother's 5 year battle with cancer finally came to an end. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. And I … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chai Snickerdoodles
Raise your hand if you like chocolate? Raise your hand if you like chai tea? Raise your hand if you like cookies? If you're waving your arms around like a maniac by now, you're going to love this next post! This time of year always makes me want to bake. Especially since we've had a stretch of cool, rainy days, which have fallen on weekends, … [Read more...]
Casual Family Room for Fall
I'm smack dab in the middle of what I would call a busy season in my life. Juggling the schedule of a SAHM of 3 kids is only one facet of my life right now. I'm also a blogger and shop owner. A volunteer librarian. A worship singer. And helping upstart a new women's ministry. All good, good things. But also things that force me to function one … [Read more...]