My Birthday || Gratitude & Turning 26

You might remember last year’s big Two. Five. post. And how I had all the tears and then the realization of just HOW GREAT the past twenty-five years have been. Interestingly, I’ve cried again

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We’re MOVING (temporarily) to CHICAGO!

Sometimes life get’s pretty cray. This is one of the posts. As you might have gathered from posts or conversations, Stephen also has a regular day job. And for the last year and a

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PERSONAL || Our Boho Backyard Wedding Reception || Rensselaer, Indiana

You know what it’s like.Be it a first hand experience, your present situation, or the observant view of your best friend going through it: planning a wedding is unlike anything else. And I

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IT’S MY BIRTHDAY || Why I Can Finally Be Proud Of Turning 25

I’ve never ever cried about a birthday before…until this year. But also, I’ve never felt more exciting emotions too…Read: “OMG! I’M IN THE PRIME OF LIFE!” type of feels.Clearly, I’m a tad mixed

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1 Year Later –> The FULL Story : Stephen’s Proposal [I said yes] || Belle Isle, Richmond VA

Today marks one year my life changed forever. June 12th. A new date to celebrate each year. My fairytale began again whenhe dropped down on one knee.It seems like yesterday, and yet eons

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PERSONAL : What it Means to Be Human – A Tribute

I’ve nothing profound to offer today. All I can say is this:You matter. The impact you have on those around you is significant. Let me explain… For the past 6 years, the month of

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Unassuming Bravery

Just start.Just do the next thing. The underlined words jumped out at me from that dear old book. Actually, it isn’t an old book. But it’s that type of beloved book you keep

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Personal: Fiddle Fig Trees & Bone-in Chicken

The lipstick is on.Coffee partially steaming, kind of. Chopin is playing his masterpieces once again in my living room. So, we’ve moved. It’s almost been a month. Today is just me saying, hi. I’m alive

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WE’RE MOVING : Meet Me in St Louis

I’ve deliberated immensely of how to share this news.Tears rolled down my face at first.Then slowly, as days passed, joy illumined in my heart. I see the possibilities.The clean slate.Adventures to be had.

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PERSONAL : When Life Changes, Reheat The Coffee

Your head’s spinning.The only warm place is your bed. And you’re not quite sure what’s next, what you should do next, or even what the next hour might bring. Not in a particularly

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Why Choosing Intentionality Keeps Regret At Bay

I’m in Kansas City.Sitting across the table from the guy I love.It’s been over 8 weeks since I last saw him in person.And that can wreck the heart in so many ways. All

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GIVEAWAY ALERT: Illustrated Prints & Coffee

Guys! Did you see? Over on the Instagram, my new found friend – Esther Clark – and I are collaborating on one heck of a GIVEAWAY! I’ve been all heart-eyed over Esther’s work

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