not that i have the budget, but...

...if I did, I'd shop at LemLem, Emerson Fry and Herriott Grace.

I so appreciate the handcraftedness of these beauties, and I applaud their makers (I love seeing the real faces behind companies like these!).

[shown: Hana Pocket Bag, Maru Loop Scarf, The Ankle Strap Heel, Maple Rolling Pin]

xoxo.

spring break!

I had no idea why Landon told me to stand where I did when he took this picture. Now I know...can I have a kiss?

Eek! I've been missing for a few days, but I'm officially on my little 4-day weekend of a spring break (perks of working for a university)! Thanks for all the lovely comments on Monday's post...I guess that means you're ready for spring too? 

I thought I'd give a quick update on some things that my family is involved in back in Portland! I get the pleasure of helping out with both of these on an ongoing basis, and I love it!

My sister is the director of a preschool in SE Portland, and she created a day camp program called Camp Sprout last summer. She's now gearing up for the 2nd year of Camp Sprout, and it's going to be awesome! If you (or someone you know) has kids going into grades 1-5 in the Portland area, let them know about Camp Sprout! You can also download the registration form (created by yours truly!) here.

photo by red couch photography

Lots of fun new things are going on at CookingThyme, the cooking school (and so much more) that my mom started in Happy Valley, Ore., 3 years ago. The aforementioned sister and I help out with CookingThyme, and this week we announced the first-ever CookingThyme after school classes at two local elementary schools! 

She also has a lot of fun classes coming up this spring, including couples classes, how-to classes for adults (I wish desperately that I could go to one of these!), and plenty of spring-themed classes for kids.

Check them out here.

I'm blessed to be part of a family that helps others life live more abundantly. 

xoxo.

P.S. I'm finally getting my haircut today! Can you guess which cut I chose?

springspiration.

I don't love the typical pastel-y spring colors, so I went on a hunt for some spring inspiration--springspiration!

I'm loving these natural colors for spring, inspired by...

(clockwise from left)

1. Adorable wine bottle branding by Lea at Hello Lark

2. Untitled (16) print by Uygur Yilmaz on 20x200

3. Very sweet garden markers by JustWork on Etsy

4. The tiniest garden by Justina Blakeney

4. This handcrafted wood mug on Muhs Home

Happy (almost) spring!

xoxo.

it's march.

It's March, which means four things:

(clockwise)

1. Time for a new desktop calendar background from Oh, Hello Friend.

2. My nephew turned twelve today. I remember holding him just weeks after he was born and thinking, When he's twelve, I'll be twenty-four. I wonder what we'll be like when we're twelve and twenty-four! Now that day has come, and he's quite the guy!

3. Time to take my first trip to San Antonio! I'm traveling with Landon and the HSU track team this weekend and I'm excited to see the city and see some track and field!

4. We've been in Abilene for 10 months. What?!?! The time has passed so quickly, and I'm so grateful for the time that we're spending here.

What will March bring for you?

xoxo.

P.S. Whenever Landon and I need a laugh, we watch this and this.

i adore: noon designs

i absolutely adore noon designs. it's a little jewelry and stationery shop in san diego that my sister introduced me to last year. i gave my bridesmaids earrings from noon to wear at our wedding, and i even wore a pair myself! they have such a great shape, and i wish i had ten pairs! here are my picks for spring from noon:

smooth coral balls

smooth daffodil yellow teardrops

faceted tomato drops

what's your favorite?

xoxo.

[top photo by yasmin khajavi]