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    And We’re Back

    This week flew by! We were in Wisconsin for a while and got back a few days ago. We had…
  • Guinea Pig Family

    Five Little Fluff Balls

    I had been suspecting it for a couple of weeks now. A quick search confirmed that Speedy did indeed look…
  • Pink Party Decorations

    A Fan of Fans

    My sister is getting married in September, and I'll be co-hosting a bridal shower for her this weekend with her…
  • Nicole and Calvin Balch on their front porch| Making it Lovely

    Swing!

    Last summer, I was thinking about adding a porch swing out front. I searched out my favorites and was getting…
  • Vintage Thermos at the Kane County Flea Market

    Kane County Flea Market

    I met up with a friend yesterday and we took Calvin with us to the Kane County Flea Market. It…
  • Eight Months Old (Calvin's Monthly Photo)

    Seven, Eight, and Nine Months Old (Calvin’s Monthly Photos)

    I'm still doing my monthly photographs with Calvin, but I'll be sharing them here as quarterly updates now, instead of…
  • Exterior & Garden, Parenting

    Swing!

    Nicole and Calvin Balch on their front porch| Making it Lovely

    Last summer, I was thinking about adding a porch swing out front. I searched out my favorites and was getting ready to make a purchase,…

    July 17, 201519 comments
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    Kane County Flea Market

    Vintage Thermos at the Kane County Flea Market

    I met up with a friend yesterday and we took Calvin with us to the Kane County Flea Market. It was kind of a bust…

    July 6, 201517 comments
  • Parenting, Photography

    Seven, Eight, and Nine Months Old (Calvin’s Monthly Photos)

    Eight Months Old (Calvin's Monthly Photo)

    I’m still doing my monthly photographs with Calvin, but I’ll be sharing them here as quarterly updates now, instead of as each photo is taken.…

    July 2, 20159 comments
  • Me, My Life, Parenting, Style

    Push the Little Daisies

    Alex Monroe Gold Floral Jewelry

    I was doing a television appearance once, and there was a stylist on set for wardrobe. She had some great options for everyone, but then…

    June 11, 201513 comments
  • August's Room, Double Parlor, Kitchen, My Life, The Victorian House

    Life (and Projects) Lately

    #sunrisesf photo by Thayer Allyson Gowdy

    Oh hai there! Train of thought post, coming your way. I feel like I’ve been running around doing a million things, but I have as…

    May 28, 201519 comments
  • My Life, The Blog

    Oops. I Meant to Do That.

    Plants by Lila B. Design at Stable Café, San Francisco

    I just got back from a weekend away in San Francisco with an inspiring group of fellow bloggers. While at dinner, a few of us…

    April 27, 201546 comments
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