Any day dedicated to L O V E has to be acknowledged. Whether you are in a relationship or not, today is a perfect day to show yourself some love. My day started with guiding a beautiful group of people through a heart opening yoga practice with a longer savasana incorporating lavender eye pillows. IRead the Post
Greensleeves arm warmers
I’ve been making these colorful upcycled arm warmers for over 10 years through my small in-home biz Stitch a Wish Designs. They’re made from thrifted wool sweaters which is so fun because I absolutely love thrifting so it’s certainly the thrill of the hunt and process. I no longer operate as Stitch a Wish DesignsRead the Post
Grateful.
Happy Thanksgiving friends. I absolutely L O V E this holiday before the busyiness of the holiday season. A quiet pause. A time filled with family, friends gratitude. Void of expectations to give or receive monetary gifts and turning our attention to all that we are grateful for. My youngest was also born on ThanksgivingRead the Post
Essential oil mat spray
With the amount of time I spend on my yoga mat, I need to be sure to keep it clean and fresh! Those mats can get N A S T Y with use; feet, sweat, floors. You get what I’m saying. Anyway, after I realized how incredibly simple it is to make your own matRead the Post
Cement fun!
Like so many people during the many months of being home during the Pandemic, I tried a new DIY project. Cement! I really do love the cool, industrial-feel badassness cement oozes, especially when paired with something warmer like wood or house plants. Oohlala! So here are some things I came up with using mostly quickRead the Post
Painted SUP
We’ve had this stand up paddle board (SUP) for many years. If you’ve ever SUP’d before you know how fun it is and boy oh boy, a great workout for those warm summer months! Ours has really started to look worn and in some places, pretty beat up so I decided to try painting it.Read the Post
Backyard walkway update
Last summer I posted about a BIG transformation in our backyard. You can read all about it here if you’re interested. Come to think of it, you really should to really appreciate the transformation that has taken place in our little side yard. Living in Massachusetts we only have a few months to fully enjoyRead the Post
Boho dreamcatcher & wall hanging
I have always loved the beauty of dream catchers and the meaning/legend behind them is something so special. Each one of my children has had their own dream catcher hanging in their room since they were little and I have to say, they’ve come in very handy during some difficult bedtimes, easing fears and anxiety. Lately, I’veRead the Post
Seagrass stair runner
So I did this DIY Seagrass stair runner last year but never got around to share it. A year later, I really want to share this with you because it’s one of my favorite design elements in our home. Seriously, this stair runner really does make a BIG impact, especially in our home where the stairsRead the Post
My sister Cokey, an angelversary
I lost my sister Colleen (Cokey as we referred to her) last year, exactly 1 year to the day actually. I haven’t shared anything about her death on my blog until a few days ago, if you would like, you ca Today we had a mass in her honor, followed by a luncheon. My parents,Read the Post