One thing I never want to do is be the least bit inauthentic in this space. Far too often, I see outfit posts that are completely unrealistic and way too flashy for everyday wear. They may be real life for those ladies, but ever since I quit my job at Anthropologie, I haven’t worn a… Continue reading outfit schmoutfit

  Oh hey! Nadine from a Secondary Heartbeat here today. I’m excited to share some words with you!It’s always the right moment to encourage someone with truth. Right? Does there exist a moment when the person you are with, looking at, thinking about, doesn’t need encouragement?Recently I was chatting with my Mom on the phone about prayer… Continue reading tangible encouragement

Welcome to the 2013 Handmade Holidays Gift Guide – where we celebrate all things handmade and support small businesses. This is truly the best of both worlds for me, as I share some amazing handmade wares, promote my favorite online boutiques, and help all of you out with your Christmas shopping. Every vendor listed in… Continue reading Handmade Holidays Gift Guide 2013

Warning: LOTS of photos in this post.  Brace yourselves.  Hey Hey! Firefly Handmade was such a success and I was in awe the entire weekend of how well done it was all put together. The mood was set by twinkle lights, live music, local eats, and a WIDE variety of quality handmade goods.  There was a… Continue reading firefly handmade: recap

Chase and I got to escape to his family’s cabin for a few days and it was perrrrfection. We managed to sleep in, spend some time in the quiet, get our work done with sounds of the Taylor River & birds chirping, make breakfast & enjoy our morning coffee together, visit our favorite places to… Continue reading spontaneous getaway

Joshua “Knox” Davis was born last Tuesday night, right on time at the very end of my due date. He is healthy, happy, cuddly and likes to party at night time.  We love him so, very much and are trying to find our new normal day by day ((and night by night)). More to come,… Continue reading Welcome to the World, Baby Knox

I’ll be at the cabin all week for a leadership retreat with our church. ((HOLLA!)) I have some incredible guest posters this week, so get pumped! Today’s Handmade Monday is a guest post is from a previous sponsor, Liz with Dance to the Radio. She is now in Denver and I can’t wait to meet her… Continue reading vintage spool necklace display

A couple of years ago, my friend Emma made me one of these cocktails and it’s now a seasonal all time favorite. I thought I’d share the wealth, but I deserve zero credit.  Ingredients 2-3 parts organic apple juice or apple cider 1 part dutch caramel vodka ((we use van gogh)) garnish options-((photographed)) dip rim in water and then… Continue reading caramel apple martini recipe

Hello everyone! It’s finally here! Welcome to the Handmade Holidays Gift Guide, a week long guide to handmade gifts for everyone in your family! There will be a post each day with a different category for you to shop. I will highlight numerous shops and you will be rewarded with a limited time discount code… Continue reading Oh, Sweet Joy’s Handmade Holidays Gift Guide 2012: Paper Category

Hello everyone! It’s finally here! Welcome to the Handmade Holidays Gift Guide, a week long guide to handmade gifts for everyone in your family! There will be a post each day with a different category for you to shop. I will highlight numerous shops and you will be rewarded with a limited time discount code… Continue reading Oh, Sweet Joy’s Handmade Holidays Gift Guide 2012: Accessorize