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an easter basket for rosie

olive june April 10, 2025

easter is coming up soon and i thought i would share some of the things i plan on putting in rosie’s basket. this has become a tradition that i dearly love and i usually collect…

my reading challenge | 2024

olive june February 18, 2025

i wanted to share the books i read last year, along with my ratings. last year, i set a goal to read 45 books and i ended up reading 58 books. my favorite book the…

christmas memories | + piano christmas songs and vinyls spinning + rosie’s little flannel night gown+ fresh garland and a lace tablecloth + the red cardigan, hat, and shoes- the bows + the gold angels…

season | winter

in loving memory of my sweet grandmother

olive june December 19, 2024

during the late evening hours of december 17th, my maternal grandmother passed away. i was very close to her and she will always be a part of me. it is so hard to lose a…

an annual autumn family dinner

olive june November 20, 2024

we started this tradition last fall to mark the beginning of a new season and to celebrate three years in our home. the beginning of summer is usually spent at the beach and winter is…

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what i learned in 2013~

olive june December 31, 2013
1) January. This isn’t exactly life-changing, but… …oh, who am I kidding? Yes it is. pinterest and blogging {simply love’s one year birthday on 1.12 is quickly approaching} have both totally changed my life. because of you- the people. thank you. 2) February. hot yoga has changed my life over the past…

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new years eve love & asheville bound

olive june December 30, 2013
tim and i are off for an impromptu trip to the mountains … asheville, nc bound and then back to charlotte tomorrow for the avett brothers concert … -excited to explore the town again- cafes, barbecue, breweries, wine, friends, the mountains, & a night at aloft…

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diy party hats

olive june December 28, 2013
Supplies: Yarn, paper mache cone (from a craft store), white elastic cord, paint/spray paint to decorate your hats. Step 1.: Create a set of yarn pom poms to place on the top of your party hats. You can see the full tutorial for creating…

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christmas love

olive june December 28, 2013
some snapshots from our first christmas together … lots of glitter and a selfie for skip- $15 mink 🙂

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up

olive june December 28, 2013
Donald and Dorothy Lutz struck an ‘Up’-inspired post for their anniversary photo shoot. 61 years ago, Donald and Dorothy Lutz’s wedding photographer stood them up, leaving the lovebirds with only a single picture to remember their big day. But six decades later, they got a…

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a december walk

olive june December 27, 2013
today has been very relaxing and it was so nice to spend one on one time with mr. monaco – we took a walk and had brunch in our fantastic neighborhood at zada jane’s cafe … i love our diverse and eclectic neighborhood… walking through…

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cocktail love

olive june December 26, 2013
we are having a holiday gathering tonight- pizza, salad, hot chocolate, & some cocktails … here’s an idea for you all – a vanilla bean whiskey cocktail This cocktail is strong, but very flavorful. It’s perfect for those who like to order Manhattans and Old…

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merry christmas

olive june December 25, 2013
Wishes ~ Hi family & friends~ I want to take a minute to thank you – thank you for being here, for inviting me into your inboxes and web searches and lives- for speaking into our little story and making me feel like part of a big,…

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last minute touches…

olive june December 24, 2013
although the countdown to Christmas is nearly over there is plenty of time to add those final touches to your holiday table decor here are a few ideas i designed for The Paper Crepe challenge read more about the parameters for the challenge here on my ‘hipster baby boy’s…

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