An Open Letter to Lonely Romantics | Love Yourself First
Every refrigerator you see seems to be covered with happy engagement pictures and wedding announcements – even your own refrigerator. Part of you wants to take them all down, but that hopeless romantic inside continues to place them up. All around you, people...
Budget Valentine’s Day | Cheap Date Night
It’s no secret that Annan and I are living the frugal life. And any extra money we can carve out tends to go to road trips and other vacations. So when a holiday rolls around, we’re always scrambling to come up with an affordable way to celebrate. One of...
Self-Reflection & Authenticity + A Song I Wrote
When I went to see a therapist last November, she told me I was very well-adjusted considering everything going on in my life. To be honest, I wasn’t particularly surprised to hear that. Unlike a lot of people, I spend tons of time analyzing my thoughts and...
Love in 36 Questions: Is Love A Choice?
Growing up, I used to play “Truth or Truth” with my friends. I will admit that it was partially because I was too chicken to play with dares, but it was also because I just enjoyed getting to know someone else through questions. It was fun to come up with...
6 Lessons About Love and a Happy Marriage From My Grandparents
I remember the day Barbie and Ken got married. It was a rainy day outside, and all of the invited stuffed animals, dolls, and even my brother’s action figures were in attendance. It was an eclectic group, but Barbie and Ken were popular so everyone came to...
The Ultimate Guide to Valentine’s Day
You’ve seen a lot of Valentine’s Day posts here lately, and there are some great ones in the archives too. Just in case anything got lost in the shuffle, here are some posts to check out. Oh, and just because I love you, there’s a Valentine’s...
5 Unique Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Him
I am so excited to do this round-up of some of my favorite products. I have been scouring the web for the best gift ideas, and these are sure to make your guy happy. Whether he is Daddy Warbucks, an outdoorsman, a photographer, a musician, or a Star Wars BBQ...
5 Unique Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Her
I am so excited to do this round-up of some of my favorite products. I have been scouring the web for the best gift ideas, and these are sure to make your girl happy. Whether she is a romantic, a creator, a nap-taker, a mocha addict, or a fitness-enthusiast, I have...
Ask Away Friday: Love, Marriage, & Valentine’s Day
So Annan and I just celebrated* (explained below) our third anniversary in December, and we are already pumped for Valentine’s Day. This week, I am swapping love-related questions with Bernadyn from B is 4. (Click here for the post where she answers my...
Ellen Degeneres Printable Valentines
I have been working on a secret project lately which combines three of my favorite things. Ellen Degeneres Valentine’s Day Funny Cards You guessed it! Ellen Degeneres printable valentines are now available in my Etsy shop. They are just in time for you to...
Fall Couple’s Photo Shoot | Mountain Photo Shoot | Family Photos for Two
When Annan and I left Idaho, we knew we were leaving a chapter of our lives behind. We wanted a couple’s photo shoot to help us remember our time there. I scoured photo poses all over the internet, and found an affordable local photographer. Then, we got ready...Read moreCaught in the rays of your radiance —
You shine in the distance, illuminate the distance —
drawing my distance like rouge on your cheeks
Vintage Engagement Photos : Broke Bride | Vintage Photo Shoot
I have been looking at engagement photo shoots online for years, and now it’s my turn to post one. I had been dreaming of a kitschy kitchen photo shoot for a couple of years, and Annan’s love for bow ties, cool hats, and suspenders fit right in. We ended...Anxiously Engaged
Well, folks… it’s official. Annan and I are engaged! The proposal was adorable. I knew it was coming, but he still managed to surprise me. You see, when he said he wanted to go on a picnic and that my friend, Kami, was going to be filming some footage for...Someone Like You – We’ve All Felt It
Sometimes a musician sings a song that captures the very essence of a certain emotion, really allowing you to feel what they are singing. These songs take you back to moments when you wished you could have worded your feelings in a way that made sense, and they help...My Indie Craft Business
