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I don’t even have to close my eyes to remember exactly where i was at this time two years ago when otto had his open heart surgery. It was hot and Joe, baby Otto and I went for a walk to dinner in downtown Grand Rapids before we headed to the guest room at the […]

I have been feeling the call to share some things that have been on my heart with you today. It’s a big week for us. It’s the 2nd anniversary of Otto’s heart surgery. I went to a prayer breakfast this morning where a friend of mine shared a very personal and vulnerable story with us, […]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again the best thing about having seasons in Michigan is an excuse to change up your cuisine based on weather. The spring has fresh peas and sprouts, the summer is bursting with fresh vegetables and quick pasts and fall is all about soup and warmth. Apples, pumpkins, […]

I have been really trying to take care of my skin. A few years ago I started noticing sun spots on my hands and cheeks and I started to wear sunscreen every single day on my face and hands. With how much I am outside during the day it was much needed. You can visibly […]

We’ve talked about my hoarding collections before the trophies, the ironstone, the pyrex, the jadeite….. i could go on forever baby. i thought it would be fun to do a series of some tips and tricks i’ve learned over time to find specific items. Since I added a new lady to my wall i thought […]

Is there anything more cozy than new fancy sheets? I equate new sheets to the same feeling as a warm meal by the fire or a hot bubble bath on a sunday night. It just feels good. My friend Anna from Red Land Cotton reached out to me this summer about trying out some of […]