Happy Birthday, Dad!

This day 54 years ago my dad was born. He was born very premature & back in 1957 this was a huge risk. The stories my grandma has told me about his first few days on earth make me smile. She said she used to have to walk to the hospital (after just having given birth!) to go visit him. All the nurses called him Elvis because he had a righteous head of hair. He was in an incubator for months, but pulled through. & I'm so glad he did.

He's a remarkable man, dad, and role model. I love him to pieces. He's taught me invaluable lessons: how to find humor in all things, how to manage money, how to golf, how to give the Hesse eyes, how to stay young at heart, how to love football, and most important of all how to live out one's faith. Happy birthday to the best dad!

The world's best Colt fan!



Rocking the Jusin Bieber 'do long before JB!

The little diplomat

The family man.





 I love you Dad!

Happy 70th Martha!

Today is Martha Stewart's 70th birthday (love her). So, in honor of this huge milestone for Martha, I am sharing with you a few of my favorite projects from her website. The website is a generous resource for crafters of all stages & I have certainly found it helpful when I'm suffering from crafter's block!



Simple Sewing Machine Cover



Crafter's Apron



Pretty Plastic Bag Organizer



Patterned Circle Tote



 Happy birthday Martha!

PS- So sorry I've been MIA lately. Lotsa busyness filling my time (helping Griff move, sister's birthday, dad's birthday, reading, applying, etc). Look forward to a delicious recipe & a simple but dynamic tutorial coming in the next week. Happy August everyone (my birthday month... which may just mean another coupon code for Belleview Place...).

Happy 26th!

Today is my sister's 26th birthday. Happy birthday to the world's best sister! She's my comrade, fashion expert, travel companion, and best friend. I love you Cass! ♥

&&& IKEA opens today in Colorado (YAY). If Cass braves the lines & crowds, she'll (& all others born on 07.27) get a gift card in the amount of $52.80 simply for being born on this day. Luckies!

Times, they are a'changing.

So many great things going on in my life right now. Just got back from a cruise around Alaska with my family. The last three days were spent at sea and hence were cell phone free due to lack of reception.Once I finally did catch up with G he told me so much exciting news I could hardly stay in my skin.

He helped welcome a new niece into the world on the 15th, Daisy. ♥

He found an affordable apartment in Denver (score) & he's on his way here! To move. Not to visit, to stay! Oh my goodness we can hardly wait. Just two states separating us now (Iowa & Nebraska) but that'll all change in a couple of hours.


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It's going to be quite a change for our relationship, but wonderful  on all fronts I'm sure. We are very optimistic. He's so wonderful (understatement of the century). 

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Here's to new adventures & love.

I saw Harry this weekend too. & my did it move me. I haven't quite gathered my thoughts as to what Harry has meant in my life, but I'll be sure to share as soon as I do. Can't wait to see 7.2 again (I think I was in shock that it was all ending). Great movie & highly recommended.

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Don't forget about 20% off on all merch in Belleview Place! Use code LOYAL at checkout.

Exciting News: Belleview Place Grand Opening!

The store is open for business, folks!

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Lots of great goodies for sale & more to be added soon! For being a loyal reader &/or follower &/or google searcher, here's a treat from me to you.
To celebrate this grand opening you get 20% OFF YOUR PURCHASE!
Just use the coupon code LOYAL at checkout.

Here's a showcase & some fun shots from the photo shoot.

Clockwise from top left: Ivy dangling earrings, Retro pink coffee cozy, Grey retractable badge, & Lemon yellow earring studs

Hop on over, take a look, & let me know what you think! Thanks for the support!

Four Favorites Friday: 07.01.11

1. This skirt. Leanne at Elle Apparel even has the full tutorial on her site, found here.

2. This lovely hair clip. Brought to you by Emily from Fern & Flora.

3. This candy. Indulge a little, why don't ya? This stuff is good.

4. This book. My sisterhood & I went and saw Ann Brashares at the Tattered Cover on Monday night. She is wonderful, poised, and very intelligent. My nose has been stuck in this book! I grew up with the Travelling Pants books and it feels cozy being reacquainted with the girls (Carmen, Lena, Tibby, & Bee) I grew up with.

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Have a safe & happy 4th of July weekend!

Happy Dogiversary, Hunter!

Two years ago today, we adopted a new friend.
And it's been smiles and laughter ever since.

Thanks Hunner, we love you.

The fateful day ♥ Little could Dad guess how much he would grow to love this dog.

Catching the view out the sun roof.



I wanna see too!



He is such a character.