If you can’t tell in these photos, I’m a bit tired.  On Tuesday I was sick in bed all day with the flu.  It was the worst, and really makes me appreciate feeling “normal” now.  Tristan had to teach a music class for most…

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The past several weeks I’ve been listening to The Joy Formidable.  They are a 3-piece band originally out of north Wales.  Ritzy (the lead singer and guitarist) and Rhydian (the bass player) were childhood friends and  have been making music together from a young age….

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For Valentine’s Day my sweet husband got me an AeroPress.  I had been reading a lot of reviews and was ecstatic to try what some people were calling “the best coffee they have ever tasted”.  I have been a die hard french presser for the…

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  The day after Valentine’s Day, Tristan and I were able to drop the kids off at my parent’s house and go on a long date.  We weren’t quite sure what we wanted to do, so we just played it by ear in the beginning….

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I hope you won’t mind that I’m using today’s post as a little love letter to my husband. Dear Tristan, I just want to say, thank you for being my valentine for the past 11 years.  Whether we go out, stay in, eat cheap, or…

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Happy Monday!  It’s the official start of Valentine’s week, and love is in the air.  Take a look at these lovely handmade items from Etsy and be inspired:   1.  Every couple needs a handmade rubber stamp of their faces!  (from lilimandrill) 2.  I’m completely enamoured…

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The spring cleaning bug has hit me already.  Ever since Christmas, I have been getting a little irritated with the amount of “stuff” around the house.  Books, clothes, toys, kitchen tools and gadgets, and all of the wonderful crap that accumulates in every nook and cranny….

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Happy Monday friendsies!  We’re getting into the swing of the week with some coveted goodies from Etsy.     1.  Triangles hand-painted canvas tote  (from Revell House) 2.  Navy and white sequin sweater with polka dots (from Aiseirigh Vintage) 3.  Jersey t-shirt cuffs (from Zuus Textile)…

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          Just for fun, really.

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  Congrats to our 2 winners for the Altar/Road Rage Giveaway!  Danielle and Amy, I have emailed you, so please send me your addresses so we can get your autographed books to you:) For all the rest, you can buy the books here or here (and you…

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