Two weeks left! Let’s check in on the progress – see week 1, week 2, and the debacle that was week 3.  And yes, thank you for all the comments on the gorgeous sofa. I do absolutely love it in our aqua living room! FLOORING DECISIONS The big thing to happen this week was that […]

It feels funny to say that I’ve been doing Weight Watchers for 41 weeks – longer than a pregnancy! But here we are at the end of October.  We’ve had Simon’s birthday and plenty of celebrating (including that amazing red velvet cake our friend Anne got for him). And yes, I totally ate that cake. […]

Editor’s note: I wrote this a few weeks ago, somewhere in between mass shootings, natural disasters, and the general mayhem that’s been 2017. Maybe it will resonate with you somewhere, wherever you’re at. It’s a little ramble-y and it doesn’t quite wrap up too neatly. Nonetheless,  I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. […]

This week’s Pencil Shavings Picks is all about high style on a budget.  Sometimes you just want an edited down version of the best of the best – especially if you’re a busy girl running hither and yon. So I’m doing the hard work and bringing you my favorites – those standout pieces that turn […]