Christmas

For the Love of Friday- Yes, Virginia

The story of Virginia is one that I had heard referenced but had never read until last year.  It touched me deeply when I read it because the author’s answer to Virginia rings true to me as the most important thing about this time of year.  Despite all of the commotion that surrounds it, Christmas

Christmas

I’m Dreaming of a Pink Christmas

So, Colleen and I did not have a chance to go to the Nutcracker Ballet this year.  Great sadnesses.  It was one of those things that fell by the wayside in the hustle and bustle of the season.   When I see Christmas inspiration pictures featuring pink, it always makes me think if the Sugar

Bridal Beauty

Colleen + Corey – First Look (Part Two)

In the last wedding recap post, I talked about our first look and how it was really special and magical for Corey and I to be able to spend some time alone before the madness of the day took over.  This is really just a continuation of that post to show you some more of

Christmas

An Ornament Decorating Affair

This past weekend, Colleen and I had an Ornament Decorating Party.  We started out with the intention of getting some close girl friends together for some girly crafting and gossip time.  The list of attendees was small to begin with.  It was to be Colleen and I along with 5 of our friends.  Last week,

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Easy Peppermint Bark

I had actually never tasted peppermint bark until several years ago when Megan made this recipe as a gift for some friends.  When I tasted this stuff I think I may have literally put my entire face in the container to consume as many pieces as possible at once.  So delicious.  And it seems super

Christmas

The Making of My Sparkle Village

I will not call this a DIY because I basically just used already made products and put them together.  The only thing that I crafted were my trees.  It all started when I was on the internet researching options for things I might want to purchase on my journey to ABC Carpet and Home in New