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Homeschool Room Tour

May 29, 2014

Homeschool Room Tour //

Hey, friends! So… I’ve been wanting to do this post for a lonnng time! I was hoping to have our homeschool room completely finished before sharing pictures with you all… but that hasn’t exactly happened. Like all of the other rooms in my house… it’s a work in progress! I still have dreams of getting the perfect velvety reading chair in the corner of the room, hanging a school house clock over the bookshelves, adding a fabulous rug, and doing some more personalized art projects with the kids. Hopefully over the summer we can put some finishing touches on the room!

What I do like best, is that it’s an eclectic space filled with things we love! Most of the time, my motto is ‘less is more,’ but not in this case! This room is brimming with art work, garland, and pops of cheerful colors… plus lots of natural light! It has proved to be the perfect spot for school work, board games, and art projects! It definitely has become our favorite room in the house!

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Weekend Lovelies // doTERRA Giveaway Winner

May 17, 2014

:: Weekend Lovelies // doTERRA Giveaway Winner ::

I love the quote above… it’s such a good reminder that we need to choose joy daily. It’s honestly more of a mindset, don’t you think? Some people are so good at seeing the bright side of things, finding the good in all circumstances, and learning life’s lessons in every trial. For others, it’s definitely a struggle.

I tend to be one of those optimistic people… however lately, I’m not sure if I’d describe myself as such. Life has a way of wearing you out, doesn’t it? I know I’ve written about this before… but for me personally, I get bogged down with the day-to-day things of being a stay-at-home, homeschooling mama to four young children. I have this internal fight in me of wanting to go back to my profession as a school psychologist, but then also wanting to stay home with my kids during these years when they’re little. Of course, there is more than the mundane day-to-day things that get me down at times… it’s also the situational things that arise, as well. [Read more…]

Weekend Lovelies

April 26, 2014

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

Oh weekend how we have missed you! Raise your hand if you thought this last week was busy? I don’t know about you, but between the daily run around along with Teacher Appreciation, I felt a little unorganized. This edition of Weekend Lovelies has us wishing it was spring break again, oh wait, we are now closer to summer break! Speaking of summer break, have you had a chance to enter our lovely giveaway from Eden Pier? There is still time to enter! We will be picking a winner on Monday! It’s the perfect way to get ready for summer with a cute retro suit. So grab yourself a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy a few lovelies on your Saturday morning! [Read more…]

Woodland Decor Inspiration

February 18, 2014

:: Woodland Decor Inspiration ::

Have you been noticing sweet little foxes, rabbits, deer, squirrels, and owls everywhere you look? I certainly have… and I LOVE it! I thought I’d share with you my top ten favorite Woodland Decor pieces for kids’ rooms!

Perhaps it’s our life in the mountains that has me enamored by these darling little forest creatures… or maybe it’s that they are all so cheery and whimsical! Whatever it is… I simply can’t get enough of all the fun decor possibilities! I am not a huge fan of themed rooms, but I think a sprinkling of what you currently love, is always a good thing when it comes to decorating! These ten would be super cute in a nursery, young child’s room, or even in a playroom!

1. Woodland Friends Print // 2. Owl Branches Coat Tree // 3. Fable Foret Owl Clock // 4. Gold Owl Bookends // 5. Canvas Fox Wall Art // 6. Teepee // 7. Cardboard Deer Trophy // 8. Luxe Faux Fur Animal Hoods // 9. Forest Fox Trio // 10. Modern Woodland Wallpaper [Read more…]