Why are we so afraid of aging? It happens to all of us, no matter what, from the time we are born and every day after… we are aging. Is it because we are afraid of death and aging is a sign that we are getting closer to the finality of life? But what about …
Sunday House Crush // Bright, Charming, Woodsy & A Library!
I hope you love these Sunday House Crush posts as much as I do. Occasionally I veer away from my local area, but not often, so I hope they don’t bore you. There are just so many homes available up here in Lake Arrowhead that are amazing and I love when I see a pending …
Running Through the Jungle, Crying with the Wolves
What I’m Wearing… * Vintage Levi’s with DIY Cut Out Heart Pockets * Black and beige striped long sleeve tee * Vintage Belt * Double fishnets layered underneath * Vintage oversized cardigan * Wool hat * Aquatalia ankle boots … seen here with one of my fave outfits as of late * Stella McCartney sunglasses …
Dogwood Tavern // Our Rescued Baby Raccoon Friends
above: just after a bath, swaddled in towels From the time we signed the lease on the building that would become Dogwood Tavern, we knew we had some little friends living among us – which we may or may not have possibly mistaken for ghosts 😉 The building had been abandoned for about four years, …
#MondayMotivation with Kids // One Give One Day At A Time
I stumbled upon this Ted Talk How to Be Happy Every Day: It Will Change the World by Jacqueline Way the other day and was completely inspired by it. Jacqueline Way is the founder of www.356give.ca, a charitable organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and inspiring children to change the world “one give, one day at …
Sunday House Crush // Contemporary A-Frame on the Lake
I love how bright and airy this house is. I love it’s lightness and mood, and I love the hint of contemporary with the rustic. I think though, that lately I’m just drawn to the rustic modern aesthetic at all times because it’s the theme of Dogwood Tavern and since that’s where my focus is, …
How to Host a Happy Birthday Puppy Paw-ty with Nutrish!
This post is brought to you by Rachael Rayâ„¢ Nutrish® for Evite. Plan a super fun birthday paw-ty for your dog with Evite for Rachael Rayâ„¢ Nutrish® treats! Trevor and Randy turned four years old in January 2018. Can you believe it!?!? I can’t. It seems like just yesterday I could hold each of their …
Her Face Says Freedom With a Little Fear
What I’m Wearing… * Blank Denim The Straight Up Jeans * WAYF Pink mock neck sweater with pouf sleeves * Vintage jacket (very old) * Dolce Vita brown boots from a few years ago * Tiffany gold initial pendant necklace * Celine mini luggage tote * DIY Embellished Sunglasses Feeling slightly like Chrissy from Three’s …
Fashion + Art // DIOR 2018 Summer Ready-to-Wear
I was captivated by this short artistic video for Dior’s 2018 Summer RTW collection … I always prefer fashion with a little edge and life with a little edge too. And I love when art + fashion collide. I love the way model Sasha Pivovarova paints so freely on camera while showing off the clothes, …
Sunday House Crush // Rustic Modern Fairytale House
I LOVE this house. Well mostly, I LOVE THIS KITCHEN. NO, mostly, I love the whole house. But I especially LOVE the kitchen. And I have to say that of all the homes I’ve found, it’s rare to find one updated and decorated up here in a way that doesn’t make me cringe! Maybe it’s …
February LOVEly Giveaway Winner Announced!
Happy Happy March Lovecats! It’s Almost Spring! But it’s snowing like crazy here. I’m not sure nature got the memo, but I don’t care because IT’S BEAUTIFUL! And the snow is even more magical when the sun is shining and it’s glistening like little diamonds are sprinkled over the ground. Just a quick post today …
Best Anytime Appetizer // Baked Puff Pastry Wrapped Brie w/ Fig Jam
* Recipe by guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish Why save all the best appetizers for the holidays? I mean, who says you can’t have this Baked Puff Pastry Wrapped Brie w/ Fig Jam for dinner tonight?! It’s like a perfect little package just waiting for you to dig in. …
A Song Like You is a Ballet Black Swan Dance
What I’m Wearing… * SAYLOR Tessa Ruffle Sleeve Dress… ON SALE! * Double fishnet stockings * Vintage faux fur coat (was my grandma’s) * SOREL – Tivoli II snow Boots * Barton Perreira sunglasses * Lips by Lancome * Hair: slept in bantu knots for big curls for a few days…just for fun. (though some …
Fashion Trend Alert // Ultimate ’90s Dad Sneaker ~ Designer Runners
Okay, my initial reaction upon seeing this trend was why the crazy ’90s Dad Sneaker?, but when I thought about it a bit more I couldn’t stop thinking it was a direct throwback to the mid ’90s when it suddenly became trendy (but not fashionable) for “career women” to swap their heels for running shoes …
#MondayMotivation // Breathe. Trust in Life. Keep Going
Everything that you re going through is preparing you for what you asked for. Wow. I mean… wow. This quote really blew my mind. Sure, it’s saying the same exact thing I’ve heard and read a million times before, but I’ve never seen it in these exact words. AND these exact words in this exact …















