music and coffee – my morning routine

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  I was recently asked by Folgers to talk about their Jingle Contest and as much as music is apart of my life and morning I thought I would share how every morning music and coffee get me going…..   I LOVE my morning routine…. it goes the same way just about everyday and it [Read More]

10 summer porch ideas

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 I am a sucker for a beautiful porch! My dream house is to have a huge wrap around porch, and to make both the front and the back space usable and liveable! I have always had this picture in my mind of me sitting on a hanging swing from my porch on a summer day….I [Read More]

Inspiration: kids craft stations

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I am a big fan of kids having their own little spots in the home… a place they can be creative, have fun, be silly….Play rooms, forts, tree house, etc. Lately I have been swooning over all the adorable kids craft stations I have found. where do your kids like to play and create in [Read More]

to my mom on Mothers day

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Dear Mom, There have been times that we didn’t see eye to eye times I didn’t agree with you or you didn’t agree with me there have been times we have cried together and times we have laughed together we have been there for each other for first, lasts, hello’s and goodbyes….. You’ve held my [Read More]

Silhouette – new chipboard promotion

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Silhouette has an amazing deal going on right now that I wanted to pass on to all of you! They got this new chipboard that is SO fun to use {tutorial coming next week} and can make some really darling things! So to celebrate their new product they are offering great bundles! You have your [Read More]

li’L PEEPS – BABY SET GIVEAWAY

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I know i have said it before but it’s SO true…one of the things I love the most about blogging is meeting new people and finding new darling shops. Li’l peeps is one of those shops I am so excited to share! This shop is filled with darling baby items from headbands to baby sets [Read More]

military style – wiw

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pants and leopard flats: target, black shirt: nordstrom, jacket {similar}, necklace and sunnies: forever 21, ring: c/o gage huntley designs spring is tough to dress for in Utah. One minute it’s sunny and warm and the next the clouds roll in and it’s FREEZING! jackets are an essential. I have been loving the military style [Read More]

Thanksgiving point tulip festival – family pass giveaway

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I LOVE FLOWERS IN SPRING But I especially love TULIPS! {Photo Source} They are such a beautiful flower and the colors are straight out of a painting! And guess what? it’s the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point Gardens right now!!! Thanksgiving Point’s 55-acre gardens are spectacular, and the Tulip Festival is one of the best [Read More]

Bright lips and sun kissed cheeks – summer make up looks

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So we all know how popular NEON and NUDE have been this season…. but did you know the trend goes into MAKE UP for summer as well? There are two make up looks I am loving for summer…. BRIGHT lips and SUN KISSED cheeks! wear them together or rock them all on their own…. branch [Read More]