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My darling friend, Val is an incredible artist who runs the online + retail shop, Lily & Val. Val is so talented! I met her at the Inspired Retreat a few years ago and adored her from the moment we met. Val and I are also part of a business mastermind group together, where I […]

One to Watch: Lily & Val + Fabulous Giveaway!

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I have some super exciting news today! I am so honored to announce that a story I wrote about the transition from my real estate career to creative blogging is published in a new book, Oola for Women: How to Balance the 7 Key Areas of Life to Have Less Stress, More Purpose, and Reveal the Greatness […]

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My amazing friend, Jamielyn Nye from the blog, I Heart Naptime recently published her first book, The I Heart Naptime Cookbook: More Than 100 Easy & Delicious Recipes to Make in Less Than One Hour and she sent me a copy. It is fabulous! Although I haven’t been spending much time in the kitchen lately with our recent temporary move, […]

100+ EASY & DELICIOUS RECIPES…

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Happy Friday, friends! Today is the final day in our week-long #CricutEverywhere contest and we’ve saved the best prize for last! If you win today’s contest, you will be able to use your #CricutEverywhere because you will be the lucky owner of both a new iPad mini and a Cricut Explore Air! So exciting! Wherever […]

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Help us celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by remembering to treat those with differences just as they want to be treated, like equal human beings. Because the lives and well being of individuals with special needs are just as valuable as everyone else’s. These beautiful angels deserve to be celebrated and loved like any other […]

Nothing Down About It…

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Yes. This new ban.do bag deserves it own post. When I saw it for the first, I went crazy. Could it be any cuter? I don’t think so. It’s watermelon. It’s a cooler. It’s a watermelon cooler bag! I’m dreaming of blue skies, picnics, heart shaped sunglasses, beach cruisers… I think everyone needs one.  So…I’m giving one away […]

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2015 is right around the corner and I have teamed up with some of my favorite bloggers for this fun giveaway that includes the essentials for a great start to the new year! Blue-Eyed Bride | Lil Luna | The TomKat Studio | Hi Sugarplum | Jenny Collier My Sweet Savannah | The Tiny Twig […]

New Year Giveaway…

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We absolutely adore these custom address stamps designed by Amber Housley and just added new designs to our shop! These stamps are perfect to use for sending your holiday cards and to use all year long! We are giving away stamps to THREE of our fabulous readers! Take a look at these gorgeous designs… Ready to order?  […]

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Hello friends! Thank you so much for all of the love yesterday about our big announcement! Today, I am sharing an update to our master bedroom! When we moved, I decided it was time for a new look for the room. I sold all of my green decor and opted for a neutral color scheme in the […]

Design-a-Wall with Shutterfly…

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I am so excited to share this post with you today! Back in January, the lovely team from Fresh Style magazine visited Phoenix to interview me and photograph my home office. The feature is published in the current issue (September/October 2014), which is available on newsstands now! You can find it at Barnes & Noble and other […]

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Happy Monday! I have such a fun post to share with you all today. I was so thrilled when one of my very favorite brands, Pottery Barn Kids asked me to participate in a Book Nook Challenge. I had so much fun choosing items from Pottery Barn Kids and creating this little, quiet corner for the […]

Pottery Barn Kids Book Nook Reveal…

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I recently met Elyse from the Bows & Ties Shop via Instagram! I love her darling products and I told her that I would love to share her adorable shop with you all! She makes the cutest hair bows ever. She offered to send me some samples to check out and I suggested she make some to […]

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