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EM FOR MARVELOUS
We planted our garden – kale, basil, jalapeno, and lots of tomatoes (Patio, Sun Gold, Super Sweet 100, Celebrity, Husky Cherry Red). Below are the three pots that we planted for the first time last year. They were a huge part of getting us to our 1000 tomato countJUNE 2021 GOALS
June 2021 goals 2 June 2021. You’re pretty well up to dateup to dateBAKING WITH JUNE
Things she has learned to do: identify measuring cups and spoons, scoop and level dry ingredients, pour and measure liquid ingredients, crack eggs, set the oven to the correct temperature, open the oven door and slide in baking trays, stir ingredients by hand, work the stand mixer, scoop muffins and drop cookies, knead dough, and shapepretzels
2021 GOALS - EM FOR MARVELOUS 2021 Goals 11 January 2021. This is by far the latest I’ve ever published a yearly goals post.. It’s funny – a few years ago, I felt pressure to post my goals on January 1, on the dot, as if no one would be interested in them on the 2nd.MAY 2021 GOALS
May 2021 goals 3 May 2021. Occasionally, one of you will ask me how I come up with my monthly goals.Here’s the short answer: I choose the things that will move me closer to the person I want to be, the family I want to have, the life I want to live, and the legacy I want toleave.
OUR TRIP TO HIGHLANDS, NC Our trip to Highlands, NC. 9 November 2020. An annual getaway to the mountains is a beloved tradition for our family, dating back to our first fall in North Carolina. These trips have looked different over the years, from low-budget affairs in our first few years to extended-family (on both sides!) meet-ups and now, adventures withkids in tow.
MARCH 2021 GOALS
March goals: — Finish culling and sorting the second half of 2020 photos. — Book our annual camping trip. — Book our mountains trip. — Plan and prep for our spring break trip. — Focus on small tweaks and refreshes in our guest room. — Style our mantel for spring. OUR FAVORITE AT-HOME, HANDS-OFF ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Cooking trays | A bonus non-water activity! I’ll fill up a muffin tin for both kids with various dry kitchen items: different shapes of pasta, oats, rice, cereal this is a great way to use up the random ends of bags of dry beans, etc.! I’ll also set out a few bowls, spoons, whisks, strainers, etc. and let them go to town making OUR SPRING BREAK TRIP TO JEKYLL ISLAND Our spring break trip to Jekyll Island. 22 April 2021. After scouring the lower half of the Eastern Seaboard, we landed on Jekyll Island, Georgia for our spring break this year. Another blogger’s post was actually what made me look at it in the first place, so I’m happy to return the favor today! Though the island was largely what we were HIGHWAY SCAVENGER HUNT Highway Scavenger Hunt Circle all the things you see! BOAT DIGGER PICK-UP TRUCK STOP SIGN FIRE ENGINE BICYCLE AIRPLANE SKYSCRAPER CONVERTIBLE AMBULANCE BOX TRUCK POLICE CAREM FOR MARVELOUS
We planted our garden – kale, basil, jalapeno, and lots of tomatoes (Patio, Sun Gold, Super Sweet 100, Celebrity, Husky Cherry Red). Below are the three pots that we planted for the first time last year. They were a huge part of getting us to our 1000 tomato countJUNE 2021 GOALS
June 2021 goals 2 June 2021. You’re pretty well up to dateup to dateBAKING WITH JUNE
Things she has learned to do: identify measuring cups and spoons, scoop and level dry ingredients, pour and measure liquid ingredients, crack eggs, set the oven to the correct temperature, open the oven door and slide in baking trays, stir ingredients by hand, work the stand mixer, scoop muffins and drop cookies, knead dough, and shapepretzels
2021 GOALS - EM FOR MARVELOUS 2021 Goals 11 January 2021. This is by far the latest I’ve ever published a yearly goals post.. It’s funny – a few years ago, I felt pressure to post my goals on January 1, on the dot, as if no one would be interested in them on the 2nd.MAY 2021 GOALS
May 2021 goals 3 May 2021. Occasionally, one of you will ask me how I come up with my monthly goals.Here’s the short answer: I choose the things that will move me closer to the person I want to be, the family I want to have, the life I want to live, and the legacy I want toleave.
OUR TRIP TO HIGHLANDS, NC Our trip to Highlands, NC. 9 November 2020. An annual getaway to the mountains is a beloved tradition for our family, dating back to our first fall in North Carolina. These trips have looked different over the years, from low-budget affairs in our first few years to extended-family (on both sides!) meet-ups and now, adventures withkids in tow.
MARCH 2021 GOALS
March goals: — Finish culling and sorting the second half of 2020 photos. — Book our annual camping trip. — Book our mountains trip. — Plan and prep for our spring break trip. — Focus on small tweaks and refreshes in our guest room. — Style our mantel for spring. OUR FAVORITE AT-HOME, HANDS-OFF ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Cooking trays | A bonus non-water activity! I’ll fill up a muffin tin for both kids with various dry kitchen items: different shapes of pasta, oats, rice, cereal this is a great way to use up the random ends of bags of dry beans, etc.! I’ll also set out a few bowls, spoons, whisks, strainers, etc. and let them go to town making OUR SPRING BREAK TRIP TO JEKYLL ISLAND Our spring break trip to Jekyll Island. 22 April 2021. After scouring the lower half of the Eastern Seaboard, we landed on Jekyll Island, Georgia for our spring break this year. Another blogger’s post was actually what made me look at it in the first place, so I’m happy to return the favor today! Though the island was largely what we were HIGHWAY SCAVENGER HUNT Highway Scavenger Hunt Circle all the things you see! BOAT DIGGER PICK-UP TRUCK STOP SIGN FIRE ENGINE BICYCLE AIRPLANE SKYSCRAPER CONVERTIBLE AMBULANCE BOX TRUCK POLICE CARCURIOUS ABOUT EM?
What do you write about on Em for Marvelous? I write about the people, places, and things I love — anything marvelous, really. I especially like to write about financial freedom, organization and simplicity, my goals, love and marriage, parenting, and our adventures. I have truly marvelous readers who love to join in the conversation – don 2021 GOALS - EM FOR MARVELOUS 2021 Goals 11 January 2021. This is by far the latest I’ve ever published a yearly goals post.. It’s funny – a few years ago, I felt pressure to post my goals on January 1, on the dot, as if no one would be interested in them on the 2nd. PARENTING RESOURCES I LOVE TO LEARN FROM Parenting resources I love to learn from. 7 May 2021. Happy early Mother’s Day to all of you friends who are celebrating this weekend, in any capacity! For those of you who are a mom yourself, know that I have full confidence that you are doing the very best job you can. Part of the reason I can say that is because I have a hunch that youEM FOR MARVELOUS
Remember that one of the biggest dangers to your investment success is you! 2. Remember that investing can feel stressful in the short term. Choose a wise strategy that accommodates your weaknesses and strengths and then check in only at designated intervals. 3. Invest consistently, even when the market goes down. MARVELOUS MONEY: INVESTING 101 Marvelous Money: Investing 101 15 April 2021. Friends, I have wanted to (and promised to) write this post for years.While intimidation has kept it on the back burner (investing can be a complicated topic, and I wanted to get it right!), the desire to help and knowing IMY SKINCARE ROUTINE
Rise and shine! Here’s my morning routine: 1. Wash with charcoal soap. This soap was a game changer for me! It and the moisturizer in my evening routine are my two MVPs. This soap went a long way toward balancing my oily/dry issues and improving the texture of my skin. It leaves my skin feeling clean but never tight. HOW TO MAKE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NEW SIBLING MORE JOYFUL How to Make the Introduction of a New Sibling More Joyful 11 June 2021. Though I wouldn’t say I hold particularly tightly to plans, I am also most definitely a planner. 12 THINGS I MISS ABOUT NEW ENGLAND Coming from a girl who was born and raised in NC, but gets a yearly dose of New England in the summertime: I much prefer the summer temperature, the architecture (I’d pick a New England farmhouse over a southern farmhouse – I would DIE for the LaPointe house on an small, yet aptly named road very close to a parking lot in Maine :) ), the inexpensive lobsters, Wannawaf, and New England2013 JUNE ARCHIVE
Summer to do list 28 June 2013. I missed the official first day of summer by a few days, but it feels like my summer will really begin tomorrow, when John and I leave for our big road trip to Michigan! Here are a few other things I’m hoping to “accomplish” thisseason
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Dreams do come true 30 July 2012. Friends, let me tell you a story. For years (since at least as long ago as middle school), there has been one house that has been “my house.”EM FOR MARVELOUS
We planted our garden – kale, basil, jalapeno, and lots of tomatoes (Patio, Sun Gold, Super Sweet 100, Celebrity, Husky Cherry Red). Below are the three pots that we planted for the first time last year. They were a huge part of getting us to our 1000 tomato count OUR TRIP TO HIGHLANDS, NC Our trip to Highlands, NC. 9 November 2020. An annual getaway to the mountains is a beloved tradition for our family, dating back to our first fall in North Carolina. These trips have looked different over the years, from low-budget affairs in our first few years to extended-family (on both sides!) meet-ups and now, adventures withkids in tow.
EM FOR MARVELOUS
Remember that one of the biggest dangers to your investment success is you! 2. Remember that investing can feel stressful in the short term. Choose a wise strategy that accommodates your weaknesses and strengths and then check in only at designated intervals. 3. Invest consistently, even when the market goes down.MARCH 2021 GOALS
March goals: — Finish culling and sorting the second half of 2020 photos. — Book our annual camping trip. — Book our mountains trip. — Plan and prep for our spring break trip. — Focus on small tweaks and refreshes in our guest room. — Style our mantel for spring.MAY 2021 GOALS
May 2021 goals 3 May 2021. Occasionally, one of you will ask me how I come up with my monthly goals.Here’s the short answer: I choose the things that will move me closer to the person I want to be, the family I want to have, the life I want to live, and the legacy I want toleave.
2021 GOALS - EM FOR MARVELOUS 2021 Goals 11 January 2021. This is by far the latest I’ve ever published a yearly goals post.. It’s funny – a few years ago, I felt pressure to post my goals on January 1, on the dot, as if no one would be interested in them on the 2nd. OUR FAVORITE AT-HOME, HANDS-OFF ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Cooking trays | A bonus non-water activity! I’ll fill up a muffin tin for both kids with various dry kitchen items: different shapes of pasta, oats, rice, cereal this is a great way to use up the random ends of bags of dry beans, etc.! I’ll also set out a few bowls, spoons, whisks, strainers, etc. and let them go to town making OUR SPRING BREAK TRIP TO JEKYLL ISLAND Our spring break trip to Jekyll Island. 22 April 2021. After scouring the lower half of the Eastern Seaboard, we landed on Jekyll Island, Georgia for our spring break this year. Another blogger’s post was actually what made me look at it in the first place, so I’m happy to return the favor today! Though the island was largely what we were HIGHWAY SCAVENGER HUNT Highway Scavenger Hunt Circle all the things you see! BOAT DIGGER PICK-UP TRUCK STOP SIGN FIRE ENGINE BICYCLE AIRPLANE SKYSCRAPER CONVERTIBLE AMBULANCE BOX TRUCK POLICE CAR 12 THINGS I MISS ABOUT NEW ENGLAND Coming from a girl who was born and raised in NC, but gets a yearly dose of New England in the summertime: I much prefer the summer temperature, the architecture (I’d pick a New England farmhouse over a southern farmhouse – I would DIE for the LaPointe house on an small, yet aptly named road very close to a parking lot in Maine :) ), the inexpensive lobsters, Wannawaf, and New EnglandEM FOR MARVELOUS
We planted our garden – kale, basil, jalapeno, and lots of tomatoes (Patio, Sun Gold, Super Sweet 100, Celebrity, Husky Cherry Red). Below are the three pots that we planted for the first time last year. They were a huge part of getting us to our 1000 tomato count OUR TRIP TO HIGHLANDS, NC Our trip to Highlands, NC. 9 November 2020. An annual getaway to the mountains is a beloved tradition for our family, dating back to our first fall in North Carolina. These trips have looked different over the years, from low-budget affairs in our first few years to extended-family (on both sides!) meet-ups and now, adventures withkids in tow.
EM FOR MARVELOUS
Remember that one of the biggest dangers to your investment success is you! 2. Remember that investing can feel stressful in the short term. Choose a wise strategy that accommodates your weaknesses and strengths and then check in only at designated intervals. 3. Invest consistently, even when the market goes down.MARCH 2021 GOALS
March goals: — Finish culling and sorting the second half of 2020 photos. — Book our annual camping trip. — Book our mountains trip. — Plan and prep for our spring break trip. — Focus on small tweaks and refreshes in our guest room. — Style our mantel for spring.MAY 2021 GOALS
May 2021 goals 3 May 2021. Occasionally, one of you will ask me how I come up with my monthly goals.Here’s the short answer: I choose the things that will move me closer to the person I want to be, the family I want to have, the life I want to live, and the legacy I want toleave.
2021 GOALS - EM FOR MARVELOUS 2021 Goals 11 January 2021. This is by far the latest I’ve ever published a yearly goals post.. It’s funny – a few years ago, I felt pressure to post my goals on January 1, on the dot, as if no one would be interested in them on the 2nd. OUR FAVORITE AT-HOME, HANDS-OFF ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Cooking trays | A bonus non-water activity! I’ll fill up a muffin tin for both kids with various dry kitchen items: different shapes of pasta, oats, rice, cereal this is a great way to use up the random ends of bags of dry beans, etc.! I’ll also set out a few bowls, spoons, whisks, strainers, etc. and let them go to town making OUR SPRING BREAK TRIP TO JEKYLL ISLAND Our spring break trip to Jekyll Island. 22 April 2021. After scouring the lower half of the Eastern Seaboard, we landed on Jekyll Island, Georgia for our spring break this year. Another blogger’s post was actually what made me look at it in the first place, so I’m happy to return the favor today! Though the island was largely what we were HIGHWAY SCAVENGER HUNT Highway Scavenger Hunt Circle all the things you see! BOAT DIGGER PICK-UP TRUCK STOP SIGN FIRE ENGINE BICYCLE AIRPLANE SKYSCRAPER CONVERTIBLE AMBULANCE BOX TRUCK POLICE CAR 12 THINGS I MISS ABOUT NEW ENGLAND Coming from a girl who was born and raised in NC, but gets a yearly dose of New England in the summertime: I much prefer the summer temperature, the architecture (I’d pick a New England farmhouse over a southern farmhouse – I would DIE for the LaPointe house on an small, yet aptly named road very close to a parking lot in Maine :) ), the inexpensive lobsters, Wannawaf, and New England2021 ARCHIVE
3 May 2021. Occasionally, one of you will ask me how I come up with my monthly goals. Here’s the short answer: I choose the things that will move me closer to the person I want to be, the family I want to have, the life I want to live, and the legacy I want to leave. I try to make sure they make sense with the season, the sequence of where IADVENTURES ARCHIVE
Life lately 17 May 2021. It’s been awhile since I wrote a Life Lately post, but we’ve had a number of smaller adventures recently that deserve their time in the sun!CURIOUS ABOUT EM?
What do you write about on Em for Marvelous? I write about the people, places, and things I love — anything marvelous, really. I especially like to write about financial freedom, organization and simplicity, my goals, love and marriage, parenting, and our adventures. I have truly marvelous readers who love to join in the conversation – don 2021 GOALS - EM FOR MARVELOUS 2021 Goals 11 January 2021. This is by far the latest I’ve ever published a yearly goals post.. It’s funny – a few years ago, I felt pressure to post my goals on January 1, on the dot, as if no one would be interested in them on the 2nd.BAKING WITH JUNE
Baking with June 13 May 2021. For Christmas, June received the America’s Test Kitchen Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs from one set of grandparents. Inspired by the gift, she and I decided to bake something each week in the new year. MY 2021 READING LIST My 2021 reading list 4 January 2021. Last year, for the first time, I pre-planned 24 books to read throughout the year – one fiction and one non-fiction each month – for my own personal book club. I was very skeptical about the whole idea (would I hate being constrained? would I lose interest a few months in?), but I agreed – with myself – to hold the plan with loose hands. PARENTING RESOURCES I LOVE TO LEARN FROM Parenting resources I love to learn from. 7 May 2021. Happy early Mother’s Day to all of you friends who are celebrating this weekend, in any capacity! For those of you who are a mom yourself, know that I have full confidence that you are doing the very best job you can. Part of the reason I can say that is because I have a hunch that youMY SKINCARE ROUTINE
Rise and shine! Here’s my morning routine: 1. Wash with charcoal soap. This soap was a game changer for me! It and the moisturizer in my evening routine are my two MVPs. This soap went a long way toward balancing my oily/dry issues and improving the texture of my skin. It leaves my skin feeling clean but never tight.THOUGHTS ON CAMPING
Ah, a fellow non-camper. My husband is a big fan of camping, and as a compromise, we bought a tiny pop-up camper. Though we haven’t used it yet, we are planning a trip this fall to Charleston, Beaufort SC, Savannah, and lastly Jykell Island. CALIFORNIA DREAMING: MONTEREY AND CARMEL California Dreaming: Monterey and Carmel 7 July 2014. Feels good to be back in California! :) When last we left off, John and I were in the quiet and beautifully green woods of Big Sur.We woke up in our little cabin in the woods and set off for an early morning hike at Pfeiffer Falls.. The two-mile hike lead to a valley view first, then down to apretty waterfall.
EM FOR MARVELOUS
We planted our garden – kale, basil, jalapeno, and lots of tomatoes (Patio, Sun Gold, Super Sweet 100, Celebrity, Husky Cherry Red). Below are the three pots that we planted for the first time last year. They were a huge part of getting us to our 1000 tomato count OUR TRIP TO HIGHLANDS, NC Our trip to Highlands, NC. 9 November 2020. An annual getaway to the mountains is a beloved tradition for our family, dating back to our first fall in North Carolina. These trips have looked different over the years, from low-budget affairs in our first few years to extended-family (on both sides!) meet-ups and now, adventures withkids in tow.
EM FOR MARVELOUS
Remember that one of the biggest dangers to your investment success is you! 2. Remember that investing can feel stressful in the short term. Choose a wise strategy that accommodates your weaknesses and strengths and then check in only at designated intervals. 3. Invest consistently, even when the market goes down.MARCH 2021 GOALS
March goals: — Finish culling and sorting the second half of 2020 photos. — Book our annual camping trip. — Book our mountains trip. — Plan and prep for our spring break trip. — Focus on small tweaks and refreshes in our guest room. — Style our mantel for spring.MAY 2021 GOALS
May 2021 goals 3 May 2021. Occasionally, one of you will ask me how I come up with my monthly goals.Here’s the short answer: I choose the things that will move me closer to the person I want to be, the family I want to have, the life I want to live, and the legacy I want toleave.
2021 GOALS - EM FOR MARVELOUS 2021 Goals 11 January 2021. This is by far the latest I’ve ever published a yearly goals post.. It’s funny – a few years ago, I felt pressure to post my goals on January 1, on the dot, as if no one would be interested in them on the 2nd. OUR FAVORITE AT-HOME, HANDS-OFF ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Cooking trays | A bonus non-water activity! I’ll fill up a muffin tin for both kids with various dry kitchen items: different shapes of pasta, oats, rice, cereal this is a great way to use up the random ends of bags of dry beans, etc.! I’ll also set out a few bowls, spoons, whisks, strainers, etc. and let them go to town making OUR SPRING BREAK TRIP TO JEKYLL ISLAND Our spring break trip to Jekyll Island. 22 April 2021. After scouring the lower half of the Eastern Seaboard, we landed on Jekyll Island, Georgia for our spring break this year. Another blogger’s post was actually what made me look at it in the first place, so I’m happy to return the favor today! Though the island was largely what we were HIGHWAY SCAVENGER HUNT Highway Scavenger Hunt Circle all the things you see! BOAT DIGGER PICK-UP TRUCK STOP SIGN FIRE ENGINE BICYCLE AIRPLANE SKYSCRAPER CONVERTIBLE AMBULANCE BOX TRUCK POLICE CAR 12 THINGS I MISS ABOUT NEW ENGLAND Coming from a girl who was born and raised in NC, but gets a yearly dose of New England in the summertime: I much prefer the summer temperature, the architecture (I’d pick a New England farmhouse over a southern farmhouse – I would DIE for the LaPointe house on an small, yet aptly named road very close to a parking lot in Maine :) ), the inexpensive lobsters, Wannawaf, and New EnglandEM FOR MARVELOUS
We planted our garden – kale, basil, jalapeno, and lots of tomatoes (Patio, Sun Gold, Super Sweet 100, Celebrity, Husky Cherry Red). Below are the three pots that we planted for the first time last year. They were a huge part of getting us to our 1000 tomato count OUR TRIP TO HIGHLANDS, NC Our trip to Highlands, NC. 9 November 2020. An annual getaway to the mountains is a beloved tradition for our family, dating back to our first fall in North Carolina. These trips have looked different over the years, from low-budget affairs in our first few years to extended-family (on both sides!) meet-ups and now, adventures withkids in tow.
EM FOR MARVELOUS
Remember that one of the biggest dangers to your investment success is you! 2. Remember that investing can feel stressful in the short term. Choose a wise strategy that accommodates your weaknesses and strengths and then check in only at designated intervals. 3. Invest consistently, even when the market goes down.MARCH 2021 GOALS
March goals: — Finish culling and sorting the second half of 2020 photos. — Book our annual camping trip. — Book our mountains trip. — Plan and prep for our spring break trip. — Focus on small tweaks and refreshes in our guest room. — Style our mantel for spring.MAY 2021 GOALS
May 2021 goals 3 May 2021. Occasionally, one of you will ask me how I come up with my monthly goals.Here’s the short answer: I choose the things that will move me closer to the person I want to be, the family I want to have, the life I want to live, and the legacy I want toleave.
2021 GOALS - EM FOR MARVELOUS 2021 Goals 11 January 2021. This is by far the latest I’ve ever published a yearly goals post.. It’s funny – a few years ago, I felt pressure to post my goals on January 1, on the dot, as if no one would be interested in them on the 2nd. OUR FAVORITE AT-HOME, HANDS-OFF ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Cooking trays | A bonus non-water activity! I’ll fill up a muffin tin for both kids with various dry kitchen items: different shapes of pasta, oats, rice, cereal this is a great way to use up the random ends of bags of dry beans, etc.! I’ll also set out a few bowls, spoons, whisks, strainers, etc. and let them go to town making OUR SPRING BREAK TRIP TO JEKYLL ISLAND Our spring break trip to Jekyll Island. 22 April 2021. After scouring the lower half of the Eastern Seaboard, we landed on Jekyll Island, Georgia for our spring break this year. Another blogger’s post was actually what made me look at it in the first place, so I’m happy to return the favor today! Though the island was largely what we were HIGHWAY SCAVENGER HUNT Highway Scavenger Hunt Circle all the things you see! BOAT DIGGER PICK-UP TRUCK STOP SIGN FIRE ENGINE BICYCLE AIRPLANE SKYSCRAPER CONVERTIBLE AMBULANCE BOX TRUCK POLICE CAR 12 THINGS I MISS ABOUT NEW ENGLAND Coming from a girl who was born and raised in NC, but gets a yearly dose of New England in the summertime: I much prefer the summer temperature, the architecture (I’d pick a New England farmhouse over a southern farmhouse – I would DIE for the LaPointe house on an small, yet aptly named road very close to a parking lot in Maine :) ), the inexpensive lobsters, Wannawaf, and New England2021 ARCHIVE
3 May 2021. Occasionally, one of you will ask me how I come up with my monthly goals. Here’s the short answer: I choose the things that will move me closer to the person I want to be, the family I want to have, the life I want to live, and the legacy I want to leave. I try to make sure they make sense with the season, the sequence of where IADVENTURES ARCHIVE
Life lately 17 May 2021. It’s been awhile since I wrote a Life Lately post, but we’ve had a number of smaller adventures recently that deserve their time in the sun!CURIOUS ABOUT EM?
What do you write about on Em for Marvelous? I write about the people, places, and things I love — anything marvelous, really. I especially like to write about financial freedom, organization and simplicity, my goals, love and marriage, parenting, and our adventures. I have truly marvelous readers who love to join in the conversation – don 2021 GOALS - EM FOR MARVELOUS 2021 Goals 11 January 2021. This is by far the latest I’ve ever published a yearly goals post.. It’s funny – a few years ago, I felt pressure to post my goals on January 1, on the dot, as if no one would be interested in them on the 2nd.BAKING WITH JUNE
Baking with June 13 May 2021. For Christmas, June received the America’s Test Kitchen Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs from one set of grandparents. Inspired by the gift, she and I decided to bake something each week in the new year. MY 2021 READING LIST My 2021 reading list 4 January 2021. Last year, for the first time, I pre-planned 24 books to read throughout the year – one fiction and one non-fiction each month – for my own personal book club. I was very skeptical about the whole idea (would I hate being constrained? would I lose interest a few months in?), but I agreed – with myself – to hold the plan with loose hands. PARENTING RESOURCES I LOVE TO LEARN FROM Parenting resources I love to learn from. 7 May 2021. Happy early Mother’s Day to all of you friends who are celebrating this weekend, in any capacity! For those of you who are a mom yourself, know that I have full confidence that you are doing the very best job you can. Part of the reason I can say that is because I have a hunch that youMY SKINCARE ROUTINE
Rise and shine! Here’s my morning routine: 1. Wash with charcoal soap. This soap was a game changer for me! It and the moisturizer in my evening routine are my two MVPs. This soap went a long way toward balancing my oily/dry issues and improving the texture of my skin. It leaves my skin feeling clean but never tight.THOUGHTS ON CAMPING
Ah, a fellow non-camper. My husband is a big fan of camping, and as a compromise, we bought a tiny pop-up camper. Though we haven’t used it yet, we are planning a trip this fall to Charleston, Beaufort SC, Savannah, and lastly Jykell Island. CALIFORNIA DREAMING: MONTEREY AND CARMEL California Dreaming: Monterey and Carmel 7 July 2014. Feels good to be back in California! :) When last we left off, John and I were in the quiet and beautifully green woods of Big Sur.We woke up in our little cabin in the woods and set off for an early morning hike at Pfeiffer Falls.. The two-mile hike lead to a valley view first, then down to apretty waterfall.
EM FOR MARVELOUS
We planted our garden – kale, basil, jalapeno, and lots of tomatoes (Patio, Sun Gold, Super Sweet 100, Celebrity, Husky Cherry Red). Below are the three pots that we planted for the first time last year. They were a huge part of getting us to our 1000 tomato countCURIOUS ABOUT EM?
What do you write about on Em for Marvelous? I write about the people, places, and things I love — anything marvelous, really. I especially like to write about financial freedom, organization and simplicity, my goals, love and marriage, parenting, and our adventures. I have truly marvelous readers who love to join in the conversation – donOUR WEDDING
Here’s the story of the last few days before our wedding. Our rehearsal dinner was a casual lobster bake held at Abbott’s in Noank, CT. I spent the morning of our wedding at the Steamboat Inn in Mystic, CT. We chose to see each other before our ceremony. Our portraits were taken at a very special place, and there’s a greatstory about how
CONFIDENCE - EM FOR MARVELOUS Emotional labor is a burden and a curse. Time flies by so quickly. The only way you can have a job you love is to work for yourself. Mom guilt is unavoidable. I wish I could give my children the childhood I had, but the world is different now. If you find Em for Marvelous to be a breath of fresh air (as many of you so kindly worded it in yourEM FOR MARVELOUS
Remember that one of the biggest dangers to your investment success is you! 2. Remember that investing can feel stressful in the short term. Choose a wise strategy that accommodates your weaknesses and strengths and then check in only at designated intervals. 3. Invest consistently, even when the market goes down. OUR FAVORITE AT-HOME, HANDS-OFF ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Our favorite at-home, hands-off activities for kids 22 July 2020. After several months of two parents working from home with childcare gaps, we’ve learned to get creative. MY 2021 READING LIST My 2021 reading list 4 January 2021. Last year, for the first time, I pre-planned 24 books to read throughout the year – one fiction and one non-fiction each month – for my own personal book club. I was very skeptical about the whole idea (would I hate being constrained? would I lose interest a few months in?), but I agreed – with myself – to hold the plan with loose hands.MAY 2021 GOALS
May 2021 goals 3 May 2021. Occasionally, one of you will ask me how I come up with my monthly goals.Here’s the short answer: I choose the things that will move me closer to the person I want to be, the family I want to have, the life I want to live, and the legacy I want toleave.
HOUSE TOUR 2014: DOWNSTAIRS House Tour 2014: Downstairs 5 August 2014. The last home tour I offered up was about one year and two months ago – just a few days after we moved in. Things certainly look different now, and I like the idea of marking our house’s progression for posterity (roughly) once a year. It’s a bit nerve-wracking to share so openly before our space is completely “done,” but hopefully it willBABY GIRL THOMAS!
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May 2021 goals 3 May 2021. Occasionally, one of you will ask me how I come up with my monthly goals.Here’s the short answer: I choose the things that will move me closer to the person I want to be, the family I want to have, the life I want to live, and the legacy I want toleave.
HOUSE TOUR 2014: DOWNSTAIRS House Tour 2014: Downstairs 5 August 2014. The last home tour I offered up was about one year and two months ago – just a few days after we moved in. Things certainly look different now, and I like the idea of marking our house’s progression for posterity (roughly) once a year. It’s a bit nerve-wracking to share so openly before our space is completely “done,” but hopefully it willBABY GIRL THOMAS!
Baby Girl Thomas! 22 September 2015. I think many of you may already know, either from conversation or Instagram, but I wanted to share the news officially here: we are welcoming a little lady to our family in January!. To back up a little, we knew pretty much from the beginning that we would find out our baby’s sex before birth. MY 2021 READING LIST My 2021 reading list 4 January 2021. Last year, for the first time, I pre-planned 24 books to read throughout the year – one fiction and one non-fiction each month – for my own personal book club. I was very skeptical about the whole idea (would I hate being constrained? would I lose interest a few months in?), but I agreed – with myself – to hold the plan with loose hands.ADVENTURES ARCHIVE
Life lately 17 May 2021. It’s been awhile since I wrote a Life Lately post, but we’ve had a number of smaller adventures recently that deserve their time in the sun!MY SKINCARE ROUTINE
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2013 FEBRUARY ARCHIVE The Birthday Party Project 28 February 2013. Ever since I was introduced to The Birthday Party Project at Engage 12, I’ve been captivated by their mission: to celebrate the lives of homeless children and youth by partnering with homeless shelters to provide birthday parties and gifts for all resident children between the ages of one and eighteen.EMFORMARVELOUS.COM
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OCTOBER 2019 GOALS
2 October 2019
We’re rounding the corner on the year, and I’m grateful for another month of progress on the things that really matter to me! Though the goals on my monthly lists might look simple or pedestrian sometimes, they’re connected to a big picture vision for myself and my life. In that frame, even the simplest tasks can take on great meaning. Let’s chat about a few of those simple tasks I’m planning to squeeze in in this full month of travel… ON MY CALENDAR THIS MONTH: — My favorite consignment sale — A trip to Connecticut for a dear friend’s wedding — The fourth anniversary meeting of Articles Club (I’ll share our articles from the last year soon!) — Our family fall trip to Asheville — The NC State Fair (biscuits, silhouettes, and giant slide, here wecome!)
WHAT I’M LOVING RIGHT NOW: — Are you working on kiddo Halloween costumes, too? My favorite source for homemade costume pieces is Primary! We used them for
June’s Rainbow Brite and Shep’s caterpillar get-up ! (They also have tons of fun ideas in their galleries!) — It’s family photo season! We’re doing a mini session with Anagram later this month. Now is the perfect time to check your favorite photographer’s Instagram or blog to see if they’re offering up shorter, lower-priced sessions in time for Christmas cards. — This block print tablecloth is my new favorite! We use a tablecloth most nights on our dinner table – they’re so easy to throw in the wash with a little spray and wash whenever they get something on them! (Which, let’s be real, is mostnights.)
WHAT I READ IN SEPTEMBER: — _Still Me _: The final book in the _Me Before You _ trilogy. The worst of the three, in my opinion, but still enjoyable! — _Before We Were Yours _: I’m on a novel kick, and even though this isn’t the most sophisticated writing, it’s still a page-turner! I’d classify it as an ideal beach read, in case you’re looking for one of those this fall :) REVISITING MY SEPTEMBER GOALS:
Celebrate our seventh wedding anniversary (and read a book about marriage) _(Celebrate, yes – book, no.)_ Complete the MS 125! _(Yes !! Even though it didn’t look like we expected. More to come soon!)_ Finish culling and sorting iPhone photos from 2005-2012 _(Yes!!)_ Hang (and buy) living room curtains _(As much as I love the idea of curtains in this room, I’ve come to the conclusion that there’s just not enough clearance on either side of these particular windows for them, so abandoning this for now.)_ Film Sheptember, Volume 1 Edit June in June, Volume 4 _(Still work to do here.)_ Ride our bikes once a week _(3/4 weeks! Planning to keep this uplong-term!)_
Bake apple cider scones for June’s teachers on the first day of fallOCTOBER GOALS:
— Find a new pot for our mantel and a throw blanket for our sofa — Create our family Halloween costumes! — Finish culling and sorting our 2018 and 2019 (thus far) iPhonephotos
— Edit Sheptember, Volume 1, and finish editing June in June, Volume4! Whew!
— Design our family Christmas newsletter and order Christmas cards Keeping it pretty simple this month along with a number of weekly goals on my PowerSheets! This is such a classic question, but I’d really love to hear what you’re most looking forward to in the next month/fall in general. (With today being 90, I can’t WAIT for cooler weather in Connecticut and Asheville – and apple cider donuts at Clyde’s!!) _Affiliate links are used in this post!_4 Comments
SHEP’S FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY30 September 2019
After the semi-disaster of June’s third birthday party, Shep’s
first go-round was a sweet relief! Simple, fun, and spent with our favorite people, it was everything we were hoping it would be. Thankfully, the birthday boy seemed to feel the same way :) I have a few pictures to share, if you’d like to see! Right off the bat, Shep, as opposed to June, has one major thing going for him: his birthday is in the summer. Yes, it’s hot in North Carolina in July, but we’re used to hot. In January, you could get a 65-degree day, but if you don’t, you can’t very well ask people to gather outside on a chilly 40-degree day. So, an outdoor party is pretty much out for her, and indoor parties can get reeeeeeally overwhelming really quickly in our house. The open concept of our downstairs is great for our family, but when you add 5+ guests (especially kids!) into the mix, it’s a lot. All that to say – the best part about this party from the start was that it was NOT at our house: we rented the Carousel Pavilion atPullen Park
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Pullen is a Raleigh city park with an adorable carousel (built in 1900!), little boats June loves, a train, a wonderful playground, and more. We love visiting as a family and knew it would be the perfectfit for this party!
_From Our State Magazine_
We invited 25 guests and about 20 could come, which was wonderful! As you might expect for a first birthday, the guests were mostly family members and our friends, since Shep doesn’t really have friends :) Both sets of our parents, my sister and her fam, and several of our dear family friends joined us. On the agenda? Drawing with chalk, blowing bubbles, playing in the trees next to the pavilion, and eating. We also took a mass ride on the carousel before cutting into the cake (the tickets were in lieu of a party favor!), and that was a big hit. The party was from 11-1, and this was our menu: pizza from our favorite Oakwood Pizza Box , homemade fruit salad, applesauce pouches, cut veggies and dip, cake, and little Bluebell cups of ice cream. We also had water, juice boxes, and LaCroix in a cooler. The cake was a lucky find: we had been to a bridal shower earlier in the month that served a multilayer chocolate and vanilla cake covered in chocolate ganache (like this!),
and it was delicious!! The hostess shared with me the unlikely source: an IGA grocery store! For $20, it was ours – and every single bite was devoured on-site. We went with a very light carousel theme to match our location, and balloons, a few tablecloths, fun star plates (inspired by the ceiling of the carousel), and party hats rounded out the decor. The crowning glory, though, (and really the only detail of note) was my party hat animals. These guys turned out SO CUTE! Playing off the invitation (which played off the carousel animals themselves), I crafted the tiniest party hats for our Schleich collection. It was surprisingly easy – I just made a little template to pump them out assembly-line style, and attached them to the animals with hot glue (they came right off without a hitch after the weekend). I’ll finish with that invitation. I went with a sweet postcard from Minted – they always have the perfect design for everything, no matter what I’m looking for! Love them somuch.
THANKS FOR TAKING A PEEK, FRIENDS! Currently debating whether we’ll do a fourth birthday party for June in January… I was pretty set on not doing one this year, but after experiencing Shep’s, she’s hot on the idea. Fingers crossed I can convince her to do something fun instead with just one friend or her cousins! _Affiliate links are used in this post!_7 Comments
SIMPLE TOY STORAGE IN OUR FAMILY ROOM23 September 2019
One of my 2019 goals was to complete our family room – updating the aestheticand
making it function better for our family. We’ve been chipping away at it little by little all year, and I’m happy to say it is justabout done!
Our family room is the main play space for our kiddos, and a big part of this goal was finding a better storage solution for their toys. Previously, the toys had been just kind of lined up around the edge of the rug. It was fine, but visually cluttered, and hard for June to put anything away because there really wasn’t an “away.” The before: A new storage piece was in order. I searched for _months_ and continually came up short (everything was so expensive!). Then, late last year, I spotted the piece below at HomeGoods: I snapped it up right away. I thought you might like to see how we use it, especially if you, also, don’t have a dedicated play room! This piece stood out to me because it was mostly closed storage, and I wanted the least amount of fuss – a system that looked good on the outside and was easy for our kids to maintain. (This is why I wanted doors, not drawers – it can be hard for a three-year-old to open and close drawers herself!) On the inside, you’ll see everything has a general “spot,” but things are not “just so” – and that’s great with me! _Rainbow stacker , rug,
and lamp _
For example, here’s the lefthand side. On the top left is a stack of our current rotation of puzzles and games, including some chunky puzzles for Shep, June’s Lite Brite , and her favorite matching game . Next to that is a stack of coloring books and loose-leaf paper, with a little caddy of stickers, tape, scissors, a magnetic pad, and other art supplies (markers and crayons are in a bucket on the coffee table). In the bottom cubby is the Babbler play kit from Lovevery Baby . John’s sisters got it for Shep for his first birthday, and it has been a BIG hit! The toys are Montessori-based, great quality, and perfectly tuned to his developmental age. SUCH a great gift!! As you can see, everything is pretty loosely organized – but it’s also clear to June where everything lives, so she can easily help putthings away.
In the middle, we have a basket for Shep-specific toys – this was particularly great when he was really little, because I could easily pull it out and bring it to wherever we were doing tummy time. As I took these pictures, I stopped to switch out a bunch of the toys, since he’s not so little anymore! Current favorites include his xylophone and these cars.
And of course, BOOKS!
We have books throughout the house – in our bedroom, in their bedrooms, in the loft upstairs – but we keep a rotating selection ofour favorites here.
On the top right, we have general storage for cars, trains, and bulkier toys, like the bus and music cube . Again, it doesn’t look the prettiest, but as these are taken out CONSTANTLY, it’s way more important that they can easily be put back than they look perfect behind closed doors! On the bottom we have bathroom cups (they are a favorite!), a cash register, and the pride of every toy collection – a big basket of MagnaTiles . Yes, everything everyone says is true – these get played with pretty much daily and are just as fun for Shep to knock over as they are for June to build with. (We also have the less-expensive kind , and they aregreat, too!)
Off to the side, we have a basket for building toys – Legos, wooden blocks, etc. all jumbled together! (This drives my sister nuts, ha!) The other basket is for stuffed animals, and a car play mat is rolled up in the back. AND THERE YOU HAVE IT! We have toys and books elsewhere in our house, but this is the main stash. It’s a tightly-edited collection, and I continually rotate things in and out as they grow and their interests change. I hope this little peek behind closed doors has been helpful!:)
_P.S. Two gals whose toy storage I was inspired by: Rhiand Valerie
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DATING AFTER KIDS
16 September 2019
Thanks for your sweet comments on this mini series , friends! It’s been fun to write and especially fun to have John contribute. (He contributes often behind-the-scenes, but doesn’t usually get the byline!) Today, I thought we’d wrap things up for now by offering a few thoughts on how to date your spouse, especially after having kids. It’s been an evolution over here, and I have a few tips you mightlike to try!
To back up a little bit: going on dates wasn’t really a “thing” in our early marriage, pre-kid life. For one, we were on a VERY tight budget ($135/month for dining out and $30/month for entertainment!). We spent a ton of time together and did lots of fun stuff, so it was kind of like we were constantly “dating,” but we very rarely went on traditional sit-down dinner dates. Instead, our weekends were an abundance of together time with lots of inexpensive fun all running together: a morning hike followed by a visit to the State Farmer’s Market followed by a country drive followed by a $3 outdoor movie. Then, we had June, and we still went on adventures, but they felt even _less_ like dates since we now had a third wheel. As she began to be more and more interactive, we enjoyed her company even more, but also felt the pinch of time for just the two of us. So, we tried something new: official dates! From about her 1.5 birthday to now, with a short break when Shep was 0-8 months or so, we have gone on a dinner date every month – and it is our favorite!! A few ways we make this work well for us: 1. We mostly use high school babysitters that we know from church or our neighborhood. We pay them $9-$13 an hour depending on how many kids they’re watching and whether those kids are awake or not :) 2. Our kids are for the most part VERY reliable sleepers, so once they’re down, they’re down. Especially when they were younger and I was either breastfeeding or they could be trickier to put down, we would put them to bed a bit early, have the sitter come at 7:30 once they were already asleep, and head out for an 8pm reservation. This worked SUPER well for us. 3. Another reason we liked this plan: it maximized our time with our kids. As working parents, it can feel hard to voluntarily spend more time away from them (even though we know it’s a good thing!), so we liked that with an 8pm reservation we could still spend the whole evening with them and put them to bed – but also fill ourmarriage’s cup.
4. For the last few years, at the beginning of the year, we have taken out $600 from the bank and put it in a special envelope. This started one year when one of us got an unexpected bonus. As intense budgeters, it would have been very easy for us to just fold that amount into our annual budget, where it would have immediately been swallowed up. Instead, we never entered that amount into our budget, and instead took it out in cash. Every month, we use $50 of the cash toward our dinner out. (If we spend more, we just pay with a card and put it in our normal dining out budget.) Note that this is PURELY mental gymnastics – all the money is ultimately coming from the same pot – but it FEELS different, and when it comes to money, you can’t discount feelings! From the beginning of the year, setting aside this money makes us feel like we’ve already planned for these dates, and it makes us look forwardto them even more!
As I mentioned in my last post , our dates are almost always dinner out – we tend to alternate between a new spot in Raleigh or Durham and an old favorite. Either new or old, we always make a reservation – again, this helps build the anticipation, and just like with travel, the planning is half of the fun!
In addition to our dinner out each month, we try to plan one date night IN each month, as well. This is a money-saving concession at this point in our lives, since we obviously don’t have to get a babysitter! We mark these dates on our calendar just like we do for outside reservations. What do we do? Most commonly, we’ll get takeout from a favorite spot after the kids go to bed, then choose a new-to-us movie to watch together. No phones or laptops – which it makes it feel different and special from our typical evenings.
Nothing revolutionary, but it’s funny how fun a simple dinner and movie can feel when you plan in advance for it and call it a date! :) I’D LOVE TO HEAR: what do you usually do for your dates? Any brilliant ideas to share with the rest of us, either for going out orstaying in?
_P.S. More from our wedding , because it never, ever gets old. Tanja is the best!_17 Comments
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* Birthday weekend
* Marvelous Mama Julia * Found: the most delicious banana bread * Notes from our hospital stay * Favorite new artist: Erin Gregory * Marvelous Mama Kate * February 2016 goals* January
* Marry the kind one * Marvelous Mama Amanda * Champagne bar with tinsel stirrers * The meaning of June's name * Marvelous Mama Samantha * Say hello to June Chen Thomas! * Introducing Marvelous Mama * My 2016 guideposts * My 2016 inspiration board* 2015
* December
* 2015: A year in review * Goal setting for 2016 with PowerSheets * Our end-of-year celebration dinner * Christmas cards 2015* Gifts for Em
* Planning our newborn photo session * Marvelous Money: A new way to watch TV * December 2015 Goals* November
* Our new dining room chairs * Tips for shopping kids consignment sales * Weekend trip to Nashville * Minted Christmas cards + a giveaway! * Our soup and pumpkins tradition * November 2015 Goals* October
* 12 favorite fall recipes * Third trimester update* Framed & Matted
* An Articles Club
* Blue buffalo check nursery plans * House Tour 2015: Upstairs * October 2015 Goals* September
* House Tour 2015: Downstairs* Baby Girl Thomas!
* The best way to reheat pizza * Weekend trip to Greenville * Three years of marriage * Telling the families our baby news * Fall To Do List 2015 * Baby registry input * September 2015 Goals* August
* Fall clothing favorites * Marvelous Money: Our car fund * Deciding to have children* Maine 2015
* La Vie en Rose: the Côte d'Azur * Something to share... * La Vie en Rose: Cassis* August 2015 Goals
* July
* La Vie en Rose: Provence * Strawberry baby shower picnic in the park * La Vie en Rose: Versailles * La Vie en Rose: Paris * Natural wood dresser * A spring woodland baby shower for Nancy * Inspiration Board No. 105: Spring Woodland Baby Shower * Marvelous summer playlist* July 2015 Goals
* June
* Happy Father's Day * No. 45: Go to Europe * Wilmington and Bald Head Island* June 2015 Goals
* May
* Packing for Provence * One Love Organics + new face wash routine * West Elm nautical collection * The drinking water game * Em's camping favorites* May 2015 Goals
* April
* Thoughts on camping * Fruit of the spirit: peace * Natalie + Joe's summer wedding at the Branford House * Marvelous Money: Start Rich * Help me choose my new glasses! * Our wedding album from Milk Books * Weekend in Beaufort, SC * Weekend in Savannah* April 2015 Goals
* March
* Camping 2015 + Texas road trip * Spring trip to NYC * Marvelous spring playlist* Packing for Paris
* March 2015 Goals
* February
* Replacing paper towels * Cafe curtain inspiration for the dining room * Fruit of the spirit: joy * We are going to France!! * Marvelous Money: Preparing financially for a baby * Ten year dativersary * February 2015 Goals* January
* No. 54: Learn some flower arranging skills* A family treasure
* Our new rug + foyer plans * Tips for travel planning * Fruit of the spirit: love * Why iPhone notes are genius* 2015 Goals
* New year, new topics!* 2014
* December
* 2014: A year in review * Tinsel stirrers in the limelight! * Christmas Cards 2014* Gifts for Em
* Our new red front door! * Marvelous Money: Charitable Giving Accounts * 2014 Em for Marvelous Gift Guide: Littles * 2014 Em for Marvelous Gift Guide: Neutral Gifts * December 2014 Goals * 2014 Em for Marvelous Gift Guide: Colorful Gifts* November
* Happiest Thanksgiving + Inspiration Board No. 104 * Featured in Emily Ley's Simplicity Series! * Rethinking our wall of art * Minted Christmas cards + a giveaway! * Minted does fabric * November 2014 goals* October
* H&M home for the holidays * My ultimate dream home and other magazine memories * Marvelous Money: Why do we spend so much?* Porch party
* October 2014 goals* September
* Fall to do list
* Caitlin Wilson Designs giveaway! * 2014 reading list so far * Top 25 favorite chapter books * Top 25 favorite picture books * Six years of blogging * The houses of Serenbe * Two years of marriage * Jackie + George's Wedding* Puffin in Bloom
* September Goals
* August
* Sailing in Maine
* Replacing my Toms
* August in Maine
* House Tour 2014: Upstairs * House Tour 2014: Downstairs* August Goals
* July
* Little adventurer baby shower * California Dreaming: San Francisco * Natalie and Joe are married! * California Dreaming: Yosemite * California Dreaming: Monterey and Carmel* July Goals
* June
* California Dreaming: Cambria, San Simeon, Big Sur * Watercolor house portraits * California Dreaming: Santa Barbara, Montana de Oro, Cayucos * California Dreaming: Malibu, Ojai, Montecito * Planning a point-to-point trip* June Goals
* May
* Summer fun with friends * Buckwheat and banana pancakes* Shark Tank
* Front porch inspiration* May goals
* April
* What we eat, part two * What we eat, part one* Pysanky eggs
* Weekend in Charleston * Our house's colors* April goals
* March
* Five favorite abstract artists * Marvelous Money: A Beginner's Guide to IRAs * No. 49: Canoe down the Haw River * Dining room table lighting options * The Well's End and other thoughts on reading* March 2014 Goals
* February
* 60 Before 30
* Teal and emerald bridesmaid dresses* Cuyana
* A marvelous love story* Garlands of love
* Birthday presents on the hour * February 2014 Goals* January
* Finding your team after a move * The cure for homesickness * New kitchen pendant lights! * California dreaming * Classic and romantic * DIY gold dot stationery * Marvelous Money: Paying off debt* 2014 Goals
* 2013
* December
* 2013: A year in review * Christmas cards 2013* Gifts for Em
* 2013 Em for Marvelous Gift Guide: Littles * 2013 Em for Marvelous Gift Guide: Gents * 2013 Em for Marvelous Gift Guide: Bright Gifts * 2013 Em for Marvelous Gift Guide: Neutral Gifts * Blessed to be a Blessing: Giving at Christmas* December Goals
* November
* Happy Thanksgiving! * How we plan our meals * Weekend adventures * How I organize my blogging * How I use my Simplified Planner* Face first
* Our kitchen chalkboard wall! * Minted Christmas cards + a giveaway!* November Goals
* October
* Slightly nautical nursery * Cozy fall playlist * Inspiration Board No. 103: State Fair Celebration * Colorful gallery wall * Homemade chicken nuggets * Marvelous Money: A Beginner's Guide to 401ks * Easy Raised Garden Bed* Living with kids
* October Goals
* September
* Inspiration board no. 102: Peacock, shale, teal, and emerald* Fall to do list
* Sperry Tent Layout * Observations from one year of marriage * Traveling wedding friends * A visit to the cobbler * On longtime friends and weddings* August
* Marvelous Money: Why save for retirement? * The great area rug search * Tips for hosting an adventure dinner party* Life lately
* August Goals
* July
* Marvelous Mondays: Gallery wall inspiration* Two useful things
* An ode to golf course strolls * Our first apartment * Camping with friends * Stepping into the Great Gatsby * Summertime in Northern Michigan* Happy Fourth!
* July Goals
* June
* Summer to do list
* Honeymoon in Nevis, Part 2 * Guest post on Snippet & Ink! * Honeymoon in Nevis, Part 1 * Tried and true recipes, no. 2* Day one
* June Goals
* May
* Tips for everyday adventures * House search update no. 3: The conclusion* Home
* Happy Mother's Day * Tinsel stirrers at a baby shower!* May Goals
* April
* Inspiration Board No. 101: A Nevis Wedding* Pet Nicknames
* Marvelous Monday: Small Backyards * Marvelous Money: Tracking your budget with the envelope system * Packing for Nevis! * Marvelous Money: Tracking your budget with Google Docs* April Goals
* March
* Inspiration Board No. 100: Anne of Green Gables* Picks for spring
* House search update no. 2 * Making Things Happen * Marvelous Mondays: Easter Eggs * Marvelous Money: How to spend money * Beyond the Sea: The budget* March Goals
* February
* The Birthday Party Project * Inspiration Board No. 99: Beyond the Sea * Beyond the sea: Reception * Beyond the sea: Cocktail hour * Beyond the sea: Our ceremony * Beyond the sea: First look * Beyond the sea: Wedding morning * Beyond the sea: Rehearsal dinner * Beyond the sea: Final preparations* February Goals
* January
* House search update * Marvelous Money: Building a budget * Tinsel stirrers in the shop!* Super foods
* Marvelous Money: Managing Joint Finances * Friends of Em + Graham Terhune Photography * Board No. 98: Backyard Garden Party Wedding * Marvelous Money: The emergency fund * Marget and Seth's Wedding * Marvelous Mondays: Bedrooms with wood plank walls * Marvelous Money: What's your story? * Target Threshold Spring Collection * Welcome back to the Bachelor* January Goals
* Daily Goals 2013
* 2012
* December
* 2012: A year in review* Merry Christmas!
* Christmas cards 2012 * Board No. 97: Blue and White Christmas * Em loves you: A Christmas giveaway* Gifts for Em
* Em for Marvelous Christmas playlist 2012 * 2012 Em for Marvelous Gift Guide: Neutral Gifts * 2012 Em for Marvelous Gift Guide: Bright Gifts* November
* Blessed to be a blessing: acts of kindness for Christmas* Felt mistletoe
* Christmas cupcake flags in the shop! * Marvelous mondays: wreaths * Happy Thanksgiving!* Gold party outfit
* Crafting our ceremony: serving communion * Our wedding film from Inkspot Crow * Marvelous mondays: kitchen banquettes * Crafting our ceremony: our vows * Modern Christmas newsletter * Minted Christmas Cards * Crafting our ceremony: music* October
* Inspiration Board No. 96: Falling for Dahlias * Christmas trees in baskets * Hiking in Asheville * Antiquing in Asheville * Eating in Asheville * Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins* Gilded pumpkins!
* Crafting our ceremony: readings * Marvelous mondays: caramel apples* Pure Barre
* Advice for first time home buyers * Marvelous mondays: gilded pumpkins * The hunt is over: Nitsa's * On the hunt: David's Bridal * On the hunt: The White Dress by the Shore * Marvelous mondays: black stair railings* September
* On the hunt: Maddison Row * On the hunt: inspiration* Fall to do list
* Marvelous mondays: built-in bunks for four* New beginnings
* Wedding road trip! * Wedding planning update: 9 days to go * Our wedding registry* A good weekend
* August
* Wedding planning update: 16 days to go * Wedding planning update: 24 days to go * A picnic bridal shower * Rehearsal dinner outfit * Wedding planning update: 1 month to go * Favorite group portraits * Our wedding invitations, part two * Our wedding invitations, part one * Invitations out of the house! * Matt & Claudia are married! * Invitations in the house!* July
* Dreams do come true * Paloma's Nest Ring Bearer Bowl* Ann Taylor tops
* Seasonal Home of Gales Ferry * Wedding planning update: 2 months to go * Mike & Antonia are married! * Seth and Marget are getting married! * Oilcloth project possibilities * Wedding day emergency kit * Happy Fourth of July!* June Instagram
* June
* Accessories Week: Comb + Veil * Accessories Week: Earrings + Clutch * Accessories Week: Bracelet + Necklace * Classic Groom Essentials* Summer to do list
* A Kate Spade Bridal Shower * Wedding planning update: 3 months to go * Paper Picks 2012: One Canoe Two * Paper Picks 2012: Belle & Union * Paper Picks 2012: Alee & Press * Paper Picks 2012: Figs & Ginger * Paper Picks 2012: Mr. Boddington's Studio * Our engagement photos! * Cupcake flags + donuts!* May
* Lot 190 + blue doors * Wedding weekend welcome packs * Wedding planning update: 3+ months to go* Busy week ahead!
* Quaker marriage certificate * Inn at Palmetto Bluff: Treehouse* Accessorizing
* Backyard bridal shower * Lowcountry Produce * Hunting Island State Park * 101 in 1001: May 2012 * City Loft Hotel in Beaufort, SC* April
* Old Sheldon Church Ruins * Bridesmaid dress recap * Wedding planning update: 4+ months to go * Engagement photos! * The wedding morning, part three * Get yo' cocktails on * Vintage silver at the reception * Sweet peas in weddings* Drink more water
* Tried and true recipes * Ways to Personalize a Groom's Formal Look* Tuxedo junction
* Flea market find: floral frogs * A Kate Spade Bridal Shower: The Invitations! * A Kate Spade Bridal Shower: Inspiration * Tips for hiring destination wedding vendors* March
* Black and white dance floors * Inspiration Board No. 95: Pastel Spring * Wedding planning update: 5+ months to go! * Method spring soaps* Spring to do list
* A dress for the mother of the bride! * Registering for china * Sweet watercolor paintings * (Almost) Spring weekend * Black and White Cheesecake Brownies * Adorably Small Houses * Kate Spade Sample Sale * Valentine's Day Party Invitations * 101 in 1001: March 2012* Spring Fling
* February
* Here's to 25
* Colorful Cocktail Napkins * Wedding planning update: 6+ months to go!* Mini desserts
* Julie & Julia Dinner Party * How to Make a Wedding Website Using Blogger * Happy Valentine's Day!* Flea Market Finds
* A creative groomsman "proposal" * Bells will be ringing * Our videographer + budget realities * Easy Valentine's Day DIY * A slightly military wedding ceremony * Our save the dates! * 101 in 1001: February 2012* January
* Wedding shoes: update! * The wedding morning, part two * Gowns with netted straps * Wedding planning update: 7+ months to go! * Yard sale chairs remade!* Recycled art!
* Garden bouquet inspiration * Bouquet wrap inspiration * A Trip to M&J Trimming * Bridesmaid Dresses! * Our wedding photographer: Tanja Lippert!* Player piano
* Inspiration Board No. 94: Mulberries in Hawaii* Wedding shoes!
* Em for Gems
* Old Lucketts Store + silver update* 2012 Goals
* Scenes from the holidays* 2011
* December
* Merry Christmas!
* Christmas in the apartment * Our Christmas cards! * Gift Wrapping Inspiration * Inspiration Board No. 93: New Tartan * Em for Minted: Giveaway winner! * Inspiration Board No. 92: Candy-Colored Christmas* Gifts for Em
* EFM Gift Guide 2011: Neutrals + Metallics * EFM Gift Guide 2011: Colorful * EFM Gift Guide 2011: Cool Tones * EFM Gift Guide 2011: Brights * Giveaway: Em for Minted! * Welcome to Em for Marvelous!* Christmas tartan
* Wreaths
* November
* Watercolor letterpress calendar * Vintage state towels * Peppermint drink stirrers in the shop! * Happy Thanksgiving! * The perfect cardigan * Thanksgiving dinner inspiration * More silver for the reception!* Cayman Islands
* The wedding morning* Inspiring menus
* Sperry tents
* Faux fur fuzzies
* Eno River fall foliage * 101 in 1001: November 2011* October
* Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins * Steve Madden flats* Candlelit
* Wedding planning update: 10+ months to go * Hostess gift idea! * Minted save the date options* Rainbow bookshelf
* Ringing the bell
* Makeup bags
* charleston: angel oak & middleton plantation * charleston: folly beach & kayaking * Donuts at weddings * Haw River rock hop* Green Knob Trail
* Edward Hopper stamps* Pink in the park
* 101 in 1001: October 2011* September
* Camping this weekend! * Bacon + avocado grilled cheese* Embroidering
* Kendra Scott earrings * Wedding planning update: 11+ months to go* Fall to do list
* Summer to do list: update! * Venue reveal: our reception site! * Venue reveal: our ceremony site! * Wedding prep extravaganza! * The great venue search (part two) * The great venue search (part one) * Berry wedding ideas * Polka dot gift bags* Treehouse Point
* Pretty hellebores
* Mini food at weddings, part II* Amy Merrick
* Rope bracelets
* Charleston: Video! * Charleston: French Quarter + Battery* Charleston: Eats
* August
* Charleston: Folly Beach + Kayaking * Charleston: Angel Oak + Middleton Plantation * Back Porch Music at the American Tobacco Campus * Wedding planning update: 12+ months out * Minted business cards!* Book baby shower
* Flea market success! * Flag escort cards in action! * Back from Charleston!* Charleston
* Black Bean Mexican Pizza * Backyard wedding with string lights * Summer wedding dress * 101 in 1001: August 2011* July
* All time favorites: M and C * All time favorites: Lauren and Joe * Wedding planning update: 12+ months out * All time favorites: Caroline and Clark * All time favorites: Liz and Chris * All time favorites: Dabney and Rob * All time favorites: Erin and Paul * All time favorites: Lily and John * Mini food at weddings * White bouquet with dusty miller * My engagement ring! * Weekend in Beaufort * You will probably want to watch this video...* Happy Fourth!
* 101 in 1001: July 2011* June
* Drink stirrers in action! * Marget + Seth engaged! * Happy anniversary, Mom and Dad * Deep dish chocolate chip cookies * Maine Squeeze: We Toast* Poppers
* Board No. 91: Green and Cafe Au Lait * Guest bedroom style * Fourth of July drink stirrers! * Apartment garden: June * Flea market find: faux bamboo table * Maine Squeeze: More Decor* Bathroom plans!
* Bow-quet
* 101 in 1001: June 2011 * Veronica Sheaffer swiss dot gowns * Market Imports in Raleigh* May
* Outdoor summer movies* BHG winners!
* Happy Memorial Day! * BHG giveaway reminder + recipes * Seersucker bikinis * Pedestal sink bathroom * Apartment garden: baby plants * Maine Squeeze: We play! * Better Homes & Gardens site redesign + giveaway! * National Stationery Show * Festive brunch ideas * Cheerful ribbon boutonniere * Board No. 90: Daybreak * Ann Taylor Loft Petites * One-piece swimsuit round up * 101 in 1001: May 2011* Summer to do list
* April
* Blue bedrooms
* Maine Squeeze: We eat! * Better Homes & Gardens May Issue * Board No. 89: Royal Wedding Sapphire* Easter weekend!
* Formal accessories on a budget* Ombre cakes
* Vintage Village
* Maine Squeeze: Lemonade and Cookies * Swiss dot wedding fashion* Nautical bags
* En plein air piano * Maine Squeeze: They make their vows* Keds
* Cherry blossom weekend! * 101 in 1001: April 2011* March
* Maine Squeeze: The girls get ready* Swell towels
* Cherry blossom wedding ideas * Board No. 88: Soft cherry blossoms* H&M pillows
* Maine Squeeze: We wake up very early* On being green
* Board No. 87: Plum and evergreen for Caroline * I stop writing the poem * Happy St. Patrick's Day! * Maine Squeeze: We eat lobster!* P&P packaging
* Making an inspiration board * Chebeague Island wedding * Maine Squeeze: Wharf jump! * Bridal shower tin cans * Board No. 86: Beyond the sky blue sea* Anthro headbands
* Pierrepont Hicks Spring* My whole heart
* 101 in 1001: March 2011* February
* Happy birthday to me! * Maine Squeeze: Rehearsal and wiffle ball!* Janet Hill Studio
* Bridesmaid dresses * Long distance maps * Maine Squeeze: We raise the tent! * Apartment garden: the seedlings! * Winter travels: the Old Edwards Inn * Board No. 85: My Summer Valentine * Happy Valentine's Day weekend! * From Song of the Open Road * Polka dot dress, version two! * Maine Squeeze: More preparations* Bow-Bedecked Car
* Anthro Color-Dipped Dress* Tulle tables
* Maine Squeeze: It begins * Creative escort card ideas * 101 in 1001: February 2011* January
* Board No. 84: Bold Yellow * Casual wedding portraits * To paint or not to paint? * Shower curtain update* Happy Monday!
* Polka dot dress
* TOMS update
* P&P valentines!
* Board No. 83: The Most Delicate of Delicates* Colorful dresses
* Robert Allen Khandar fabric for sale! * Better Homes and Gardens January issue * John Robshaw Textiles * New York, New York! * Pink + gold wedding invitations * New favorite wedding dress! * 101 in 1001: January 2011 * 101 in 1001, Vol. II* 2010
* December
* Happy New Year's Eve! * A very merry Christmas to you! * Black Bean Soup with Cumin and Jalapeno * Board No. 82: Pinecones and Sage * Nutcracker tonight + 101 reminder! * Christmas CD Swap Wrap Up! * Modern Christmas from JL Designs * Black and white Christmas * Comfy winter bedroom* Christmas cards!
* Board No. 81: Softly Shining Christmas * P&P Gift Guide 2010: Metallic * P&P Gift Guide 2010: Neutrals * P&P Gift Guide 2010: Cool * P&P Gift Guide 2010: Warm * Board No. 80: All that Glitters is Gold * Modcloth for New Year's Eve * 20x200 on One Kings Lane* Happy December!
* November
* Colorful blocks
* Thanksgiving Recap * Happy Thanksgiving! * Sycamore Street Press Announcement* Recent project
* Board No. 79: Jewel Tone Thanksgiving * Christmas CD Swap!* Toms shoes
* Four weddings...
* Possible Curtain Fabric * Shutterfly Holiday Cards * Thanksgiving table inspiration * Inspiration Board No. 78: Fall Figs * In which I consider buying a leopard jacket * Out to Dinner: The Grove Park Inn* Gifted Magazine
* Happy November!
* October
* The Middle Daughter * Blues + natural texture* Cherry wedding
* Minted Holiday Cards * Tree trunk side tables* Frye Boots
* Applique wedding dress * Someone please have a baby so I can buy you one of these* Toast & Laurel
* 101 in 1001: Favorites! * 101 in 1001: Recap, Part III * 101 in 1001: Recap, Part II * 101 in 1001: Recap, Part I * Board No. 77: Rich Fall * Weekend Project: Closet Cleanup* Nate Berkus
* Cool and classic cocktail party* Kitchen ferns
* Basil centerpiece
* Sweet Potato Harvest* September
* My china pattern
* Navy and Yellow Bunting * More relaxed portraits * Gorgeous recipe styling * Fall Fashion Week: J. Crew * Fall Fashion Week: Old Navy * Fall Fashion Week: LOFT * Fall Fashion Week: Land's End Canvas * K + C Get Married: The Film* Dark August
* Breakfast Jewelry
* The Ribbonerie
* Out to Dinner: Vin Rouge* Monday, Monday
* Inspiration Board No. 76: Black and White Summer* Happy weekend!
* Happy September!
* August
* Kate + Cormac DIY: Ribbon Drink Stirrers* Shower curtains
* Blue and white decor * Peach and Pearl in Brides!* What I learned
* The bunting is up!* Loading the truck
* Addison's Vision
* Allow me to introduce... * Paper wedding bells * Classically elegant Stephanie Williams wedding* Peony pave posts
* Retro getaway car
* Relaxed family portraits * Rubber lace coasters* Cookie reception
* Classically elegant Cooper Carras wedding* July
* Neiman picks under $100* Max & Margaux
* New in the shop!
* Front Door Decoration * Board No. 75: Spring Green Garden Party* Summer
* Casual Interiors
* Welcome to Maine!
* Edible centerpieces* One Month Out
* Summer camp
* Lewis & Sheron Fabrics * Weekend Project: Handmade Wedding Signs * Bright gingham shorts * Board No. 74: Bold Blue and Red Picnic* Happy Fourth!
* Happy July!
* June
* Buttermilk and friends * Dream Home: Hideaways + Nooks * K + C wedding invitation * Figueroa Mountain Wedding* Whoopie!
* Emersonmade Sneak Peak * Board No. 73: Daisy Blue* Happy weekend!
* Les petites douceurs * Good Bones Great Pieces * How to find fun things to do! * i love you much(most beautiful darling) * Oriental rugs in interesting places * Kate's alphabet bridal shower* Friend ship
* Board No. 72: Pomegranate + Plum * Gilded wood blocks * Alligator stationery * 101 in 1001: June 2010* Today I love...
* May
* Alphabet poster round-up * Dream Home: Outdoor living spaces* Miyuki Sakai
* Favorite fabric sources * Honeysuckle perfume * Board No. 71: Hamptons Pool Party* Happy weekend!
* Daybreak
* Summer dresses
* Lobster welcome dinner * Dream Home: Exposed beams, open feel * Sailor's knot bracelet, v. 2 * Board No. 70: Red and orange ranunculus* On Turning Ten
* The non-toss ceremony exit* Netflix queue
* Zebra shorts
* Porcelain farmer's market containers * Bulletin board wall* April
* A Blessing
* Vintage beach engagement session + style board * Dream Home: Snuggly Beds * My new favorite...* Timeless glamour
* Lobstah
* Blackberries for Amelia * Alphabet bridal shower invitations* New in the shop!
* Striped paper straws * Striped paper straws * Board No. 69: Fruit and Flowers* Coda
* New bike
* Bunting invite + bunting cake * Dream Home: Kitchen Island * Indian Summer at Lands End * DIY: Paper Dogwood Flowers * Dream Home: Walls of Books* Bunting Portraits
* Board No. 68: Black and Red Gingham* Box of sunshine
* Hummingbird
* 101 in 1001: April, 2010* March
* Dream Home: Filled with light* Mini bunting
* Dream Home: Deep Window Seats* Save that date!
* Board No. 67: How Does Your Garden Green? * New looks from old standbys * Board No. 66: Zinc and Deep Royal * My new favorite...* Orange you glad
* Bunting 101: Help! * Vintage silverware garden markers * And my Oscar goes to...* Oscar Party Prep
* Bamboo for you (and me) * 101 in 1001: March, 2010* February
* DIY Calligraphy
* Bunting cards
* Spring dresses
* K + C: Google Docs* Persimmon & Pink
* Valentines: A Recap* Campfire votive
* Board No. 65: Stone Fruits, Baking Tarts * Valentines: Hearts in nature* Task lamps
* Valentines: Knottedrush* Dinghy Driving
* John Takes a Hike! * Board No. 64: Cassie's Sunburnt October * Valentines: Catbird * Valentines: Rifle Paper Co * Valentines: Bird & Banner * Valentines: Woven paper hearts * 101 in 1001: February, 2010 * Board No. 63: Woodsy Lodge* January
* Bright + cheery childrens' bedroom * P&P Valentines on Etsy!* Pie bar
* I'm headed to New York! * Quilled marriage certificate* Go Jane
* Enter Maribel
* Fourth&Folded
* J. Crew complaints no more?* Bold and Happy
* Ikea tent
* Heart print
* Short, puffy ones
* Board No. 62: Pink and Blue and Gold Tinsel * Pottery Barn to the rescue!* Recipe storage
* Bedroom Inspiration, v. 341 * Dress like a cupcake * 101 in 1001: January, 2010* 2009
* December
* Merry, Merry Christmas... one day early! * P&P Christmas, Day 7: Movies* StillMotion
* Monday, Monday + Winter * P&P Christmas, Day 6: Our decor!* Lovely Love Shoot
* P&P Christmas, Day 5: My favorite things* High-Boys
* Board No. 61: Cherry and Sky Holidays * Monday, Monday + One Horse Open Sleigh * P&P Christmas, Day 4: My Cards, Part I* Holly Farrell
* P&P Christmas, Day 3: Gift Wrap Inspiration* More Modcloth
* The hunt for the bridesmaid dress is on! * Board No. 60: Aqua and Green Holidays * P&P Christmas, Day 2: Wreaths * Wedding by the Sea * Board No. 59: Eucalyptus, Cream, and Coral* November
* P&P Christmas: Playlists * The 12 Days of Peach & Pearl Christmas! * Happy Thanksgiving! * Amy Atlas Thanksgiving* NieNie
* Board No. 5: Blue and Orange Thanksgiving * Board No. 58: Hello Navy and Yellow! * Board No. 57: Pumped Up Sherbet * Board No. 56: Primary Picnic * Board No. 55: Nautical Knots * Birch bark chivaris * Driftwood Ceremony * Reader Mail: Sweater Dresses * Thanksgiving table* Cabbage bouquets
* Board No. 54: Blooming Navy * Monday, Monday + Heart * Party time! My dream look * Party time! The Menswear Look * Party time! The Runner-Up * Apple crate side table* Love never fails
* Board No. 53: Gilded Halloween * Monday, Monday + Pumpkins* October
* Happy Halloween!
* DIY Friday: Dictionary Art* Alterna-Bedding
* Dreamy
* Veggie Week
* Pinwheels
* Balsa wood bouquet* Falling for fall
* Wedding weekend brunch: the recipes * Wedding weekend brunch * Board No. 52: Bond + Baby's Breath * Monday, Monday + Leaf Portrait * City Guides + Weekend Plans * DIY Friday: Painted Furniture * Moving Announcements* Sources
* My new favorite... * Board No. 51: Blue and Orange for Catherine * Monday, Monday + A Writing Desk* Mulled Cider
* Brunch Inspirations * My new favorite...* Joy + Amy at home
* Board No. 50: Prizewinning Party * Monday, Monday + Vintage Fall * DIY Friday: Brunch invitations! * Fall Travels: Blue Ridge Parkway * My new favorite...* September
* Fall Travels: Serenbe* Fall Wreaths
* Board No. 49: Wild Roses * Monday, Monday + White * My new favorite...* Inkwells
* Red carpet style
* Monday, Monday + Hydrangeas * DIY Saturday: Upholstered Headboard* Flea Market Finds
* Flea Market
* Catherine's Blue and Orange Palettes * Tips for the newly engaged * Sister Peach & Pearl: Engaged! * Board No. 48: Bluebell and Buttercream * Monday, Monday + A Swing * DIY Friday: Monogrammed Tote Bag* Haven in Paris
* Upcycled Birthday Card * Anthropologie for a Wedding * Tuesday, Tuesday + The Beach * DIY Friday: Nautical Porch Garland* Audrey
* Riding boots
* crewcuts
* Driftwood Hearts
* August
* Board No. 47: A Formal Affair * Monday, Monday + RH in Paris * Happy Weekend + Chalkboard Paint * Summer Travels: Seaside, FL * My NEW new favorite...* Back to school II
* Back to school
* Board No. 46: Alice in Wonderland * Happy Weekend + Handmade Soap* Bake It Pretty
* My new favorite...* Latte Bowls
* Paint Chip Placecards* Be My Guest
* Board No. 45: Teal Appeal * Monday, Monday + Porches * Happy Weekend + Confetti * Boston Photographers * My new favorite...* Julie & Julia
* Board No. 44: Orange Sherbet * Monday, Monday + Flags * Happy Weekend + A Tree Party* We've Moved!
* My new favorite... * Summer Travels: Island Shower * Stars in Residence * Summer Travels: Wildflowers * Summer Travels: Cherry Republic * Board No. 43: White Elephant * Monday, Monday + A Castle* July
* Happy Weekend + Cotton Candy * Summer Travels: Amish Country, Ohio * Board No. 42: Amber in Connecticut * Board No. 41: Amber on the Vineyard * Board No. 40: Amber in the Caribbean * Thursday, Thursday + A Survey * Happy Weekend + Sunflowers* Uniqlo Neutrals
* Two Projects
* Bear with me...
* Happy Weekend + Bouquet* Ikea + victory
* J. Press
* Happy Tape
* Kris + Matt: A Jack + Jill Shower * Board No. 39: Hand in Hand at the Edge of the Sand * Monday, Monday + I'm Back!* Hans & Catherine
* Monday, Monday + Parents* Rubie Green
* Praia Piquinia
* June
* Board No. 38: Cherries Jubilee * Monday, Monday + Road Trip * Happy Weekend + Polas * Have to have Hable * My new favorite... * Venue Scout: Kirkwood Gardens * Board No. 37: One Morning in Maine * Monday, Monday + Hats* Happy Weekend!
* Paperwink
* Kristin & Carter
* Venue Scout: Church Landing at Mill Falls * Board No. 36: Lemon Drop Martini * Monday, Monday + Head in the Clouds * Happy Weekend + Kitchens* Peonies
* My new favorite...* Brea & Tom
* Felix Doolittle
* Board No. 35: Romance in the Garden * Monday, Monday + Roses * Happy Weekend + Wedding Season * Currently Coveting...* Through Her Eyes
* Announcements
* Swayspace
* Board No. 34: Roman Holiday* May
* Happy Weekend + Retro Glam* The Last Emperor
* Lizzie's Bridal Shower * Alice Temperley Camps * Board No. 33: Old Glory * Monday, Monday + Memorial Day * Happy Weekend + 2009 * My new favorite...* Alissa & Ryan
* Interview Outfit
* Vintage Engagement Shoot * Rosecliff: The Party! * Board No. 32: Fiesta Afternoon * Monday, Monday + Teacups * Happy Weekend + Adirondack Chairs * My new favorite... * J. Crew Inspiration * Rosecliff: The Accessories * Board No. 31: Lilacs in Spring * Monday, Monday + Lilacs * Happy Weekend + Cousins!* Plastic
* Schooled
* Board No. 30: Bread and Olive Oil* The Island
* Technical Difficulties * Happy Weekend + Bookshelves* April
* DIY Swizzle Sticks * House Stalking No. 3 * Rosecliff: The Face * Skinny Minnie, v. 2 * Board No. 29: Cowboy Take Me Away * Monday, Monday + the Seashore * Happy Weekend + Buds * Reader Mail: Rugs + Curtains* Framed
* Ceara & Nate
* Rosecliff: The Jewelry * Board No. 28: Build Me Up, Buttercup * Monday, Monday + Bicycles * Happy Weekend + Golf * Egg Press Sample Sale* Today I love...
* Rosecliff: The Hair * Board No. 27: Kid Gloves* Monday, Monday
* Happy Weekend + Smooch* Porsche & Larry
* DIY Embellished Cards + Lined Envelopes * Reader Mail: Leather & Metallic Sandals * Rosecliff: The Dress * My new favorite... * Board No. 26: Opulent Pink and Navy* Monday, Monday
* Happy Weekend + Radishes * Today I Love Silhouettes (In My Hand) * Today I Love Silhouettes (In Action) * Today I Love Silhouettes (In Print)* March
* Rosecliff: Location * Guest post on Rock 'n Roll Bride * Board No. 25: Gold Rush * Monday, Monday + The Sun* Potting Puttering
* Mine!
* M & C
* Down on the farm
* Board No. 24: Spring Fling * Poster print winner! * Monday, Monday + Vanities * Giveaway Reminder: Win a poster print! * Happy Weekend + Cumberland Island * My new favorite... * Well Wed Cape Cod: Amelia Rose* Well Wed Cape Cod
* Board No. 23: Luck of the Irish * Poster Print Giveaway! * Monday, Monday + Georgia* Happy Weekend!
* Board No. 22: Sweet Cream * Board No. 21: Orange Pop * Board No. 20: Rainbow Sherbet* Monday, Monday
* Happy Weekend!
* A Banner Day
* Sedona Bride
* See Sea Lorraine Dress * Custom Inspiration Boards! * Board No. 19: Tuscany in Texas* Monday, Monday
* February
* Happy Weekend!
* A Shower By Any Other Name...* Handle & Spout
* My new favorite... * Board No. 18: Classic Summer Navy* Monday, Monday
* Happy Weekend!
* Please, Mr. Postman* Today I Love...
* From Me to Yoo
* Short Dress Brides * Board No. 17: St. Valentine's* Monday, Monday
* Bow Wow
* Olive You
* My new favorite...* DIY Daisy Wreath
* Allison & Mark
* Board No. 16: Blackberry Black Tie* Monday, Monday
* Happy Weekend + A Truck Portrait* Skinny Minnie
* Valentine's Day Chocolate DIY * Chocolate Raspberry Tea Cakes* Megan & Randy
* Board No. 15: Cream and Sugar, Please* January
* Happy Weekend!
* My new favorite...* DIY Hair Flower
* Casablanca
* Vote For Me!
* Board No. 14: Style Me Pretty Vineyard* Monday, Monday
* Happy Weekend!
* Vines, Light Bulbs, and Cardboard: Oh My!* DIY Wine Charms
* Mr. and Mrs. Coconut * Board No. 13: Dainty Brunch * Happy Weekend + Lemonade* House of Telsa
* Soft Neutrals
* Organizing Bathroom Drawers * Board No. 12: Daisy Chain* Happy Weekend!
* My new favorite... * Creativity Headquarters * My new favorite... * Board No. 11: Willow Ware * Happy Weekend + Ruffles * The 101 in 1001 Book* 101 in 1001
* 2008
* December
* A Night at the Ball * Martha's Butterscotch-Pecan Cake * DIY Bell Chandelier * Board No. 10: Pop the Bubbly! * Happy Christmas Eve! * Board #9: Merry, Merry Christmas* Happy Weekend!
* Last Minute Gift Idea! * Molten Chocolate Babycakes * Going to the Ballet * Board #8: Elegant Evergreens* Happy Friday!
* Put your stamp on it * Inspiration Board #7: Blue Christmas* Happy Friday!
* Beach Dwelling
* Ruffle Cake Stand
* This Just In...
* Displaying Holiday Cards * Inspiration Board #6: Pinecones and Chocolate* November
* Happy Thanksgiving! * My new favorite... * A Little Southern Wedding Love * Inspiration Board #5: Blue and Orange Thanksgiving * Have a sweet Friday!* S'mores Y'all
* A Dreamy 99 Cents
* It's almost 2009!
* Happy Friday!
* My new favorite...* Etiquette Dinner
* Stone Wall Votives * Happy Weekend + A French Tree House * Inspiration Board #4: Teal, Yellow, and Black * Inspiration Board #3: Punch, Blush, and Green* Blue Hill Reserve
* Vote!
* Patrick Dougherty
* October
* Going, Going, Gone * My new favorite... * Jenna Lyons House Tour * Inspiration Board #2: Green Apples * Pink and green Bird Ornament Set in the shop! * New Garland Cards in the shop!* Oh, My Deer!
* Just Peachy
* Just married?
* Lazy Sunday
* New Cupcake Cards in the shop!* Butterfly Weekend
* House Stalking #2
* The Duchess = Eye Candy * Have a lovely weekend! * Fall Fashion: Current J. Crew Favorites* I'm a finalist!
* September
* Fall Fashion: J. Crew* Cool Hand Luke
* Have a relaxing weekend! * That's what she said... 2019 Em for Marvelous - All Rights Reserved. Design by Curious& Co. Creative LLC
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