Scenes Of Hope May 07, 2020 Goodness, it's been far too long since we've written a blog post. Our commitment to writing weekly quickly unraveled when I went on maternity leave for our baby boy after a very unexpected,...
This Season December 04, 2019 I made it an absolute that Christmas lights, stockings, and an advent calendar were going up this year. It seems that life altering events cement the desire for traditions, setting...
A 30th Birthday Getaway November 20, 2019 I celebrated 30 with my favorite people at the most adorable Airbnb in Palm Springs a couple of weeks ago - the sweetest weekend away spent splashing in the pool and eating delicious things...
So Very Thankful November 06, 2019 Thank you cards are some of my favorite to design - a timeless note that captures the beauty of what happens when someone has been deeply touched by the acts or...
A New Name October 30, 2019 I remember staring at myself in a dressing room mirror a few months after Haley was born, trying to figure out who the girl in the reflection was. She looked...
Swallowtails October 23, 2019 For our 5th anniversary last year, Clarence built me a raised garden bed. It's appropriately known as the wood anniversary, he said (love you, husband). I had just taken a gardening...
Seeking Home October 16, 2019 Our family has been given the unexpected opportunity to move into a bigger home this season, an abundant provision that we don’t deserve. We’re filled with gratitude, cautiously hopeful for...
On Rest (Again) October 09, 2019 Lately, my 3-year-old has been engaging in a nightly battle of I don’t wanna go to bed. My weapon of choice has been threats of her Elsa Halloween costume heading straight...
New York, Anew October 02, 2019 A close friend’s wedding in New York last week was the perfect excuse for a mini-trip for our family, a timely getaway in the midst of a heavy season of...
Considered Consumerism September 25, 2019 You may have seen glimpses on Instagram, but we’re definitely a Christmas in July (perhaps even more like March) kind of business. There are catalogs to be prepared, newsletters slated,...
Mine, Yours, Ours September 18, 2019 We’ve officially entered toddler land, where things nosedive from sweet to sour in about .5 seconds. This morning: a perfectly pleasant morning at our local park followed by a full-blown...
Change September 11, 2019 This season has brought so much unanticipated change both personally and here at Our Heiday. Navigating unexpected roads keeps our stories interesting and full of depth, like all the classics...