“We are most human when we are purchasing something someone else has made.” — Andy Crouch
So excited to pick back up our M A K E R S S E R I E S today with Jennifer from JUNO. Over the last few years, I started collecting Jennifer’s pottery as I was initially drawn to her warm hues and earthy textures. Personally I love learning about other people’s creative processes, especially women and now even more specifically: mothers.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with some really amazing companies over the years that I’ve grown to adore. I rounded up a few of my favorites below, with some discount codes so you can also enjoy them and maybe try out a new shop or two. Check out some thoughtfully curated sustainable clothing companies, … Continue reading “Discount Codes to My Favorite Shops”
The kitchen is our most used room in the house. Meals together as family, washing dishes, brewing coffee and more…and Oliver joins in on it all with us. We’re not the only ones who have been spending more time at home these days, so I’m sure many can relate to the extra dishes in the … Continue reading “5 Favorites for Making Washing Dishes More Fun”
How to Create an Earthy and Natural, Plant Filled Dining Room Earthy and neutral was the vibe we were going for when we designed and decorated our dining room. Our 1930 Tudor had a lot of charm and refinement from the start, but we wanted to put our stamp on the place by brightening things … Continue reading “Our Earthy and Natural Dining Room: Get the Look”
Floating Shelves in the Kitchen Open shelving: you either love it or you hate it. When we remodeled our house we knocked out the upper cabinets for open shelving and haven’t looked back. It’s a design choice that isn’t for everyone, but we love the interest open shelving adds to a kitchen. They allow easy … Continue reading “Ready Made Open Shelving + Why We Love It”
I don’t know about you all, but. shopping for our parents and in-laws always stumps us. What do they really need or want? For some, our parents are downsizing, so extra stuff isn’t really needed or wanted and well most people aren’t doing too much traveling this year. Another bathrobe is probably not on their wishlist, so we rounded up a few items that have been on our radar for our own families. Hope these give you some ideas for your in-laws and parents too! Happy shopping!
Our 2020 gift guide for toddlers and little ones is here. We took a lot of time putting this one together and dreaming up what Oliver might enjoy/has been into lately. Oliver loves to do what we do, so…
GIFT IDEAS FOR THE COFFEE LOVER It’s no secret that we’re pretty big on caffeine over here. We have always loved going to a coffee shop, either here in Phoenix or in other countries around the world. It’s one of our favorite things to do. We also make a ton of coffee at home, especially … Continue reading “Holiday Gift Guide 2020: For The Coffee Lover”
One of Oliver’s favorite things to do is read books. Whether it’s flipping through board books on his own or having story time cuddled up on our laps and a cozy blanket, his love for books is clear. It’s the one thing I don’t feel bad spending money on, and I know we can donate … Continue reading “The Best Autumn Books for Toddlers”
There’s something really incredible about seeing where things come from, how they are made and how a company is making an impact. In 2017 we had the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica with the Nespresso team and learn about how farmers are revitalizing their farms to be more sustainable. It was incredible to not … Continue reading “How Your Coffee is Making an Impact”
