dreamfield farms & pumpkin patch

I know we’re all neck-deep in Christmas decorating, but I had to share some of the moments we captured at the pumpkin patch this year. It’s one of my favorite traditions we share as a family, and while Matt didn’t get to make it this year, it was...
on having

on having

We move too fast. We need for too little, and move way. too. fast. Sometimes God places these gentle desires in my wretched heart, and eventually they grow & blossom into my desires.  Other times he’s as subtle as a mack truck.   He’ll ram me with...

our ribbon cutting & holiday styling

It’s a beautiful Sunday afternoon, and I’m up at the shop for Holiday Open House.  Quiet moments have been hard to come by this first week of opening, so I thought I’d tuck this one away for you. I’ve missed you guys fiercely, and this week...

dear ava, my little fashionista

Dear Ava, your boots knock my socks off. And so do your sash-sporting, big bow styling, skirt & leggings-combo getups. And your shoes. Mercy, girl. The hair bows are pretty much to die for. And so are you, my dear. I hope you know how beautiful you are, with or...

day 28: the community & the shop at night

I grew up here. 20 miles down the highway, but here. I never minded being a small-town girl.  I knew that had nothing to do with where I was going or what I was going to do.  I will say after some of my life, I was ready to be out of dodge. That’s “away...