What we’ve been up to lately
Summer is miserable in Phoenix. I seriously question why we live here everytime summer rolls around. I hate that we basically can't do anything outside except for swimming (which J isn't a huge fan of). So what do I do to keep myself happy??Cook-{one of my many dream kitchens}Ive been cooking with … Read More →
Filed Under: Life as We Know it
Knobs, knobs, and more knobs
Knobs are too much fun, don't you think?J and I love almost any and all knobs from Anthropologie, and we love them even more when they are on sale. A couple of months ago we bought this coffee table from Craigslist- surprise, surprise, our whole house practically is from craigslist or estate sales. … Read More →
Filed Under: House Projects
Putting one of my obsessions to use
I LOVE Mason jars. The actual antique ones are by far my favorite. I've seen on a couple of sites lately people making them into soap dispensers, and considering I hated the one at my kitchen sink, I decided to try. Easiest process ever!Inspiration from the Dream Book:{Photo from Heather … Read More →
Filed Under: Crafts and Sewing
Vacation time!!!!!
I can't even begin to tell y'all how excited I am to be going to California on Saturday. We are going with 20 amazing friends and are staying in a beach house on Mission beach. Ugghh I cannot wait!Also, the 4th is my 24th birthday, and what better place to celebrate than California?!Mostly I am so … Read More →
Filed Under: Life as We Know it
Family heirlooms..
I have some obsessions in my life. I'll admit it.I am absolutely obsessed with Mason jars. Not the ones you can buy now at Michaels per say, but the ones I find at estate sales from the 1920's-1940's.One day I should take count of just how many I have scattered throughout the house. My beautiful … Read More →
Filed Under: Crafts and Sewing
DIY Card Catalog Buffet

I should just start off by saying that in this post I tend to toot my own horn,a lot. However it's not because of me doing anything amazing myself, but for the fact that I am married the most AMAZING man ever! Go me! A couple of months ago J bought this massive card catalog from Craigslist. It is … Read More →
Filed Under: House Projects, Tutorials
Family Photos
I know a lot of you probably will see these photos on facebook BUT my dad is in Albania for work for long periods of time and he doesn't have facebook, so he reads this.. Hi dad:)Melissa Young (my best girlfriend whom i love and is UNbelievably talented) took some family photos for us the other day … Read More →
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Katie’s graduated!!
My little sister-in-law Katie graduated this week from Notre Dame Prep!!! J and I went to the graduation and it was quite entertaining. My mother-in-law snuck in fog horns and wanted to do it but didnt want to get in trouble, so I did. I seriously thought Oh whatever, i'll do it really quick on … Read More →
Filed Under: Life as We Know it