My Week In Photos

a few photos from my week… {pretty lavender… smells amazing} {sea urchin I found on the beach years ago} {date stamp and ink pad in my favorite colors…peach & green} {colorful washi tape} {pine tree…I love the different shades of…

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Irish Potatoes

In the kitchen with my Mom making Irish Potatoes! A special treat that she makes a sporadically throughout the year but always for St. Patrick’s Day. With only four ingredients these little candies are easy to make. Plus it’s kid-friendly.…

Around the Shop | Shower Curtains

Dress up your bathroom with a unique shower curtain! See the whole collection at my Society6 Store! “Made from 100% polyester our designer shower curtains are printed in the USA and feature a 12 button-hole top for simple hanging. The…