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Momma’s Day
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in this life, it’s that you don’t truly appreciate your parents and all they sacrificed for you until you become an adult. When you are an adult, you have a much better understanding of the demands and responsibilities of life, and I’ve begin to wonder, how did Mom do it all? Looking back, she really was wonder woman – [...]
New York: Part Two
And we’re back with more NYC updates! Just typing this out makes my feet hurt. Again, the four days we spent in this magical city were ones we’ll remember for a long, long time. Here’s a recap of the rest of our trip (the first few days can be found here), in photos…and this time, I won’t use any vintage efffects. These are the [...]
New York: Part One
One of the most highly-anticipated trips Kyle and I have ever taken together lived up to the hype. New York was legit. It’s a magical city and it stole our hearts in a matter of hours. We packed a lot in, maybe even too much. This trip was not about relaxing – it was about discovery. We walked away feeling inspired and full of [...]
Momma’s Recipe: Eggs Benedict
Morning! Hope everyone had happy weekends! Kyle and I are both sun burnt and we couldn’t be happier. Us Oregonians have to get our Vitamin D when we can, and it was so lovely to look up in the sky and see the color blue this weekend. At last. Believe it or not, I have just 6 months to complete my 30 before 30 [...]
Big News: WE ARE SELLING OUR HOME
I know I’ve been touting “big news” for awhile now, but I am happy to say the day has come for me to tell my lovely blog readers we are selling our home. Can you believe it? I surely can’t wrap my head around it all – sometimes I’m scared, other times I’m crazy excited. The only thing I know for certain is that [...]
Weekend Recap
Friends. Somehow, someway, I survived the garage sale I pieced together in three days. But only because my Mom was there to keep everything in line. She’s a teacher so she creates order out of chaos and I am SO thankful she agreed to help me on Saturday. The sale was a huge success and everything good seemed like it disappeared in the first [...]
Garage Sale!
Come one, come all! We’re having a garage sale this weekend. I’m probably outta my mind for wanting to throw a sale together at the last minute, but I’ve been collecting junk for years and it’s due time we get rid of it. I have lamps, rugs, mirrors, fabric, home accessories, frames, furniture. Just stuff. And lots of it! Oh yes, and jewelry and clothes [...]
Recovery Day
After twenty plus hours in the car this weekend, I’m a tired gal. We arrived last night in Portland, and it feels good to be home. We were greeted with rain and gray skies right as we crossed the Oregon border – such a fitting homecoming. I’m not sure why sitting in a car for so long is exhausting, but it is. Today’s going [...]
Southern California
Hello sun. It is so nice to see you again. Me and my pale skin have missed you. And the blue skies and pools are a nice touch too. I think I could get used to seeing you everyday…and the Palm Springs palm trees. They do wonders to a tired soul. When your life has been filled with gray skies for the last 6 [...]
This +That + Pre-Travel Goodies
Being an adult means you don’t get a built-in Spring Break. And that stinks. Everyone needs a week in the sun after a long winter, dontcha think? Well, I don’t get a week, but this year I took matters into my own hands and I’m visiting my parents in Palm Springs for a little mini-vacation. Kyle’s holding down the fort at home, and I’m [...]
More Progress: 30 before 30
Happy Friday folks! I figured it was time for another update on my 30 before 30 list! Because April is knocking at the door, I’m feeling the pinch on a few of these items – 2012 seems to be racing by. Anyway, since I updated you last month, here’s the latest… 1.) Find the most perfect little black dress. And purchase it. 2.) Donate my hair [...]
CraftFest 2012
My sweet friends Jen and Meg (AKA the lovely ladies of hi, friend) and I recently spent an entire day crafting. That’s right. From 8-5 we DIY’ed our little hearts out. It was quite the day. Some crafts were home runs, others were big duds. More than anything else, I learned that making messes is way more fun when good friends are involved. This [...]
This + That
For whatever reason, I’ve been all over the map lately. Life is chaotic, which equals a messy brain. And because this blog seems to somewhat tell the story of my life, this post is going to be all over the place. Here are a few random updates from me… I’ve been saving my pennies for awhile now, and I was finally able to purchase [...]
Heart Day Love
Happy heart day! Not to get all mushy on you, but if today is the day you profess your love, I better get busy. Kyle is many things to me, but what he is above anything else is consistent. I know I can forever count on him. The thing about consistency is that it’s easy to take for granted. But out of consistency grows [...]
Girls Getaway
I escaped this weekend with a few of my precious besties to the beach for some fresh ocean air and some relaxation. Life has been hectic and hard lately and my soul needed a few quiet days away from it all. A day at the spa, afternoon coffee treats, and TIME with my girlfriends can make a heart so happy. The skies were gray [...]
Guest Blogging at Rejuvenation
Are you guys sick and tired of hearing about our kitchen remodel yet? If so, stop reading now. If not, today you’ll find me at Rejuvenation blogging about our renovated space and sharing some before and after photos too! To check out my post, click here. Photo Credit: Leela Cyd Ross We still heart our kitchen and have Rejuvenation to thank for our lovely [...]
Instagram – do you dig it?
Hi friends! Instagram has been on my mind lately, and I’ve been meaning to ask…are you an Instagram user? If so, I want to follow you! I’ve stumbled across a few of you, but I know there are others out there that I am missing. Let’s fix this – share your instagram name in the comment section below and let’s be insta-friends (I’m @restoredstyle). [...]
30 before 30: Progress
Hi friends! Hope everyone had a happy weekend! Ours was filled with too much rain. Bleh. In other news, I am making progress on my 30 before 30 list – you guys are keeping me accountable and I love it! Here are a few updates… 1.) Find the most perfect little black dress. And purchase it. 2.) Donate my hair to locks of love. Completed on 12/6/11 [...]
30 before 30
You know that 30 before 30 list I’ve been chatting about? Well, here it is. Now that it’s officially published, I better get my act together and start crossing items off the long list! To be totally honest, I’m quite intimidated. Here goes nothing. 1.) Find the most perfect little black dress. And purchase it. 2.) Donate my hair to locks of love. Completed on 12/6/11 – [...]
Christmas Bells Are Ringing
The holidays are really here! Why do they come and and go so fast? I’m trying to soak in all the goodness and magic of the season, but time with family and friends is never enough. The calories on the other hand, are plenty:). My hope is that Christmas brings you peace in your heart and in your home. Bask in the joy of the season and [...]
