Category: links

>I loved Elise’s monthly photo project documenting her & her daughter’s year, and I super love the photobook she made from it. I just might have to do something similar (see photo above)!

>Gorgeous blog about home life, and as far as homekeeping goes one of my strengths is tidiness. Loving this series about keeping things clean.

>I’m so inspired to start a strength training program!! Now who wants to be my workout buddy?

>These summer outfit ideas are just my style.

>Speaking of style, here’s another year-round wardrobe that I love.

>One couple is restoring a mid-1700’s chateau in France. I’m SO into this.

>Even though it’s so hot outside now, I still love a hot cup of coffee in the morning (probably because my husband keeps the house so cold). BUT I’m switching to iced coffee for my second cup! I use a cold-brew press (this one which is unavailable, but you could also use a large, regular French press), then dilute it with water 1:1 and add a little milk and simple syrup.

What do you have planned for the weekend? The only thing on my schedule is book club! I’m going to try and finish the book I’m reading for fun and hit up the library. Maybe get crazy and tackle another decluttering project, who knows?? Have a good one!

>I love to support other bloggers and one of my favorites, Elise Cripe, just launched preorder for her amazing planner + goal-setting book (pictured above). I’ll probably end up ordering one even though I would be totally fine without it.

>One of my new friends from TxSC, Miranda, has a blog I love. I especially wanted to point out these posts she wrote about how to have a positive social media experience and creating a personal energy management profile.

>Beautiful writing from Erin as always, this time about how we answer our kiddos’ bigger questions.

>Handy tips for using Google maps.

>Love this post about hanging in there through the first year of motherhood.

Somehow I managed to post every day this week! I doubt I can keep that up but hey it’s an accomplishment. I’m grateful that today I have the day off and I am taking advantage of the fact that daycare is open to catch up on a bunch of personal projects that I never have time for.

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter weekend. He is risen!

I’m off at Texas Style Council, but in the meantime enjoy these links that I just discovered in my drafts. :)

>I haven’t been inspired by a DIY project in awhile, but this acrylic and wood message board looks so awesome! (photo above)

>I agree with everything Anne says in this post about boundaries in the books she reads (i.e. profanity/sex/violence) and I would add that I have the same thoughts in choosing other media like TV and movies as well.

>For as much as I love photos, I hardly have any as part of our home decor. I’m thinking of changing that with something like this.

>Trisha Harrison and the A Beautiful Mess girls are really making me want to try a 9×12 album for Project Life! I think I will switch for next year. I’m so tempted by the ABM subscriptions boxes, too.

>A blind date with a book. How cool is this??

>Thoughts about being a good mom.

>I think I’m going to attempt to make one of these softies (with adorable clothes) for Meredith. She’s just starting to like to “take care of” her baby doll – so I think she’s at a good age for it – and I’d rather get rid of all the stuffed animals she doesn’t play with (aka most of them) and just have a few that are special. This would be. (photo above!)

>Speaking of crafts, did you know it’s national crafts month? Craftsy has a ton of classes on sale to celebrate.

>Slamdunk birthday presents for kids ages 0-8. Definitely bookmarking this one!

>I love Cup of Jo! She’s so cute in this post talking about what to do with gray hairs. I haven’t seen any yet on me but I don’t think I want to let them grow in until I’m older. How about you?

>I love reading Rachel’s journal excerpts.

>This essay encompasses SO MUCH of how I feel as a mother. (The part about her daughter’s tantrum: yes!)

>I’m reading this book for book club. I had never heard of it (or the author) but I’m really enjoying it! I’m also at the end of this audiobook and it has been an amazing journey.

>This weekend I’ve got a mani/pedi scheduled (can. not. wait.), and I need to prepare for Texas Style Council – which is next week! I have all the nerves re: leaving my kids (especially Liam) for 4 days, and a little bit of nerves re: meeting all new people, but mostly excitement.

My planner and my favorite pen.

>I love this new series of inspiring items.

>I never have time to watch TV but I’m addicted to reading recaps of The Bachelor by Ashley (hilarious) and Sharleen (former contestant, very insightful).

>Some of my new favorite lifestyle/crafty blogs: Green Fingerprint, The Lovely Laura Life, Azzari Jarrett, Lily and Twig.

>This post on blogging by my friend and founder of Texas Style Council hit home in so many ways.

>I’m inspired by these journaling cards. They add so much interest while still being simple.

>I love this easy quilt by my friend Becca. I should have started with one like this instead of the one I did!

>Purse organization is one of the nagging tasks I want to tackle this year!

>Some of the best thoughts I’ve read about the advice, “Enjoy this time” that is all too frequently given to mothers with young children.