The Royal Tea

Tablescaping competitions are very popular along the coast and southern states, but I hadn't yet encountered one in the Midwest. When my friend, Patty Cavanagh of Glen Ellyn Moms Village, reached out to me about The Celebration of Tables benefitting Glen House Food Pantry, it was an immediate add to...

I've followed this trend around Instagram and have absolutely loved seeing old, cast aside art prints be given new life! Even the earliest beginners can paint to their ability levels and walk away with a successful, seasonally appropriate piece of artwork to cherish. This proved to be the perfect opportunity to get...

The internet has exploded with life sized Barbie boxes for purchase, and while I love the look of these, I am too cheap and stubborn to pay upwards of $300. I assembled my own with presentation boards, chalkboard paint, and construction paper. There are about 50 ways to do this better,...

An update for my fellow Barbie girls :) My daughter naturally requested a similar soiree for her ninth birthday! Local baker, Leslie Krueger of Riets Treats did not disappoint! We also enlisted the help of two dancers with Sole Unique in teaching our guests a choreographed dance sequence! In the...

Brunch, bunnies, buddies, and bubbly - that's what dreams are made of! With spring on the way, it felt like a good time to gather a few of my local creative friends and craft. The thought of such a special event excites me! Sharing how we put this together so that...

Now that restrictions are loosening and we've seen the light at the end of the tunnel, we aren't spending quite as much time on the couch! However, for obvious reasons, I'm finding that I'm not quite ready to open the floodgates on my social calendar just yet. Here's an updated...

We all ache for that perfectly balanced, eye catching gallery wall that shows off our personal and artistic treasures and starts conversations. After having gone about creating my "palace" gallery in all the wrong ways (read: wasted half a day and half a jar of spackle), I have a few...

Grief is a funny thing, isn't it?! Chuy has been gone for almost four years now, and while not a day goes by that I don't think of him, seeing his stocking every year when we dig out the Christmas decor always stings a bit. This stocking bore special significance as...

We're sort of at the end of the internet over here after having been cooped up for the bulk of 2020, figured it's time to refresh the queue! A good Netflix bingefest is just what the CDC ordered. If you and your fur baby find yourselves in a cuddle puddle, check...

The ultimate DIY ornaments - complete with puppies and sequins! What could be cuter?!

Full disclosure, I HATE carving pumpkins. It takes forever, the carving utensils are always either dull and childproof or downright hazardous. The innards are cold/sticky/acidic and ruin a girl's manicure. I am all about fall, but this is a tradition I've never been able to get behind.  Enter the painted...

Christine Nendick and I entered the Instagram world a little over three years ago, and I have loved following along with her journey! She has a great sense of style, and an even greater heart. Using her page to draw attention to local adoptable animals, Christine has connected countless forever...

  We all ache for that perfectly balanced, eye catching gallery wall that shows off our personal and artistic treasures and starts conversations. After having gone about creating my "palace" gallery in all the wrong ways (read: wasted half a day and half a jar of spackle), I have a...

Over the past three years, I've set up shop in various nooks and crannies throughout my home. I first started on the couch, then made a nest in a drawer in the mudroom, stowed endless boxes and supplies in many inconvenient places before taking over a closet in the basement, and then...

@hueypotatothefrenchie has always had a special place in my heart, winning my very first giveaway as I was just starting out! I fell in love instantly with his dashing physique and witty caption game, not to mention the remarkable resemblance to my Chuy 🥔 With 9.4k followers, it’s pretty clear...

With over 30 brand partnerships and 42.3k adoring fans, @rockerandrebel are living the true #dogfluencer dream! They’ve been gracious enough to share their thoughts and strategies for taking the world by storm.   What initially motivated you start your account?    I thought Rocker was the cutest puppy I’d ever...

Being cooped up on quarantined isn't a whole lot of fun, but there's a silver, furry lining for us dog moms! A good Netflix bingefest is just what the CDC ordered. Many streaming services have beefed up their inventories in preparation, which is lovely. If you find yourself in a cuddle puddle, check...

Twice the cute, none of the goop!

 

As a former therapist, I want to be clear that there is no replacement for mental health services, a support network of friends and family, and meds when necessary. However, Chuy was able to help me in ways that nothing and no one else could have.