There are few things that get a little one more excited than seeing their artwork displayed.  Ruby is no exception.  She beams with pride when we hang up a picture she colors at story time or nursery, and I want her to know I think her handiwork is beautiful and special.  But, I also don’t […]

There are few things that get a little one more excited than seeing their artwork displayed.  Ruby is no exception.  She beams with pride when we hang up a picture she colors at story time or nursery, and I want her to know I think her handiwork is beautiful and special.  But, I also don’t […]

When I was designing Ruby’s playroom, at the top of the priority list was organization.  Not just a place for everything and everything in its place, but also accessibility for the little hands the playroom was for.  I mean, what’s the point in having a playroom if you’re a half pint and can’t reach anything […]

Happy Monday, friends!  Today I’m launching into how I made Ruby’s playroom and sharing the first of many DIY tutorials: the DIY magnet chalkboard. Deciding to put a chalkboard in the room was a no brainer.  Not only do I love the way they look, but Ruby loves to draw.  Magnets are just so darn […]

My, with two holidays in the middle of the last two weeks, I’m all off schedule and feeling like today should be Sunday.  But, it’s only Thursday, and a good one at that.  I hope you all had a wonderful start to 2014.  I spent it going to dinner with Jon and Ruby at an […]

Life with a toddler is messy.  My family room is being overrun with toys and puzzles and crayons and while much of that is to be expected with a pint sized tornado going non-stop all day, it is partly my fault.  Besides her bedroom, Ruby doesn’t really have a designated space all her own.  A […]

I’m taking the day off to tote this little cowgirl around trick or treating.  (This shot is yesterday at Jon’s office party.  Cute video on Instagram).  Hope your day is filled with fun, candy, and (a little bit of) fright. Back tomorrow!

Last year at Halloween, Ruby was a wee 6 months old.  I can’t believe how much she has changed in a year!  As we get closer to Halloween, I wanted to share her costume from last year– I just love how it turned out.  And it was relatively easy to put together.  Here is Ruby’s […]

(photo from earlier in the day) It’s past midnight now; at this moment when I’m finally able to write.  A little girl as hot as an oven is curled up at my side, sleeping at last.  She is sure to wake in an hour or so, when her medicine wears off, and I know I’m […]