An unexpected trip to Paris was booked, but it wasn’t for me. Even still, a little piece of Paris came home to me, and it was a true gesture of love and sweetness!
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Lately, I have been really inspired by hostess gifts. Our social calendar has been getting crowded with get-togethers so I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite gifts that I have given recently, especially for friends who are hosting.
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For the holidays, we have been doing a family Polyanna for years. This year, I made the request that we each give each other a little hand and actually make a wishlist of gifts…
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Whenever I can, I try to follow a few steps to really extend the life of my rose bouquet. I also have a few secrets to add a little life to roses to make them look fuller, more sumptuous, and picture-perfect!
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The urge to paint always hits me the same way. I don’t watercolor nearly enough, and when I miss it, it is this instinctual craving. I just know that I need to slow down and paint. I don’t need to see paint supplies, or even a painting to inspire me…sometimes I just know it’s been a while, and it is time to bring out my brushes and paints again.
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The story behind this mirror is heartwarming and incredible. It epitomizes the good will and generosity in people - in this case, total strangers. Whenever I look at this mirror, I think of the life it had before it welcomed the guests at our wedding. I loved using it as such a harbinger of happiness and excitement, and the way I found it makes it even more of a gift. So, I call it, the giving mirror. In honor of our 6-month anniversary (today!) I wanted to share this beautiful story with you.
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