Buena Buena Quick Update
I’ll follow this up with a more detailed post about all the fun goings-on in and around the shop, but … Continue Reading Buena Buena Quick Update
Good Neighbors and Tasty Crepes
I just have to drop a line and brag on my neighborhood for a quick second. I *love* our new … Continue Reading Good Neighbors and Tasty Crepes
Seal Beach Family Vacation
Ohhhh it felt great to spend a week in Seal Beach in the summer. Over the last four years the … Continue Reading Seal Beach Family Vacation
A Penelope Shower
I cannot believe it’s July. I cannot believe I only have two months until Penelope arrives. I am a fairly … Continue Reading A Penelope Shower
What we didn’t DIY
Back in May when I first started posting about our projects for the new home, I mentioned three tasks that … Continue Reading What we didn’t DIY
Side Hustle Life
Back in February when I left Humming House, I found myself facing 9 empty months of waiting for Penny without … Continue Reading Side Hustle Life
Refinishing the Stairs Part 1
We figured the wood stairs would be in worse shape than any of the bedroom floors because they endure the … Continue Reading Refinishing the Stairs Part 1
Monnik Beer Company and Louisville City FC
Javier and I are finally expanding our food & beverage horizons in Louisville. Last year we found a handful of go-to favorite … Continue Reading Monnik Beer Company and Louisville City FC
Back to the Bedroom Refinishing…
Utter contentment is chilling on the couch in between two big cuddly dogs listening to “An Elegant Affair” playlist on … Continue Reading Back to the Bedroom Refinishing…
Quick Trip to Cinci
Javi and I took a quick day trip up to Cincinnati on Saturday to visit Danielle, Chris, and Embry in … Continue Reading Quick Trip to Cinci
Vintage Brass Decor Obsession
I’m not sure if it’s one of those things where I love it so now I see it everywhere or … Continue Reading Vintage Brass Decor Obsession
Finished Gradient Dresser for Penelope’s Nursery
Back in my previous life as a Sociology graduate student at Vanderbilt I was a big fan of a blog … Continue Reading Finished Gradient Dresser for Penelope’s Nursery
Bilingual Parenting!
As we continue to prepare for the arrival of Penelope by fixing up the house, preparing the nursery, attending parenting … Continue Reading Bilingual Parenting!
Polishing Brass Hardware
Over the last week I’ve been working on refinishing an old wood dresser that has been in my family for … Continue Reading Polishing Brass Hardware
Step One: Refinishing Bedrooms
There are three items on our must-do list this summer that have to be contracted out, and one major project … Continue Reading Step One: Refinishing Bedrooms
New digs in Louisville!
It’s safe to say it’s been the craziest roller coaster of a year ever for me and Javier. In January … Continue Reading New digs in Louisville!
Buena Buena update: Vintage Summer
Now that Derby is over, my brain has officially switched into summer mode. It’s a byproduct of growing up here; … Continue Reading Buena Buena update: Vintage Summer
Derby week 2017
Before I get into this, I have to admit we Louisville folks get tunnel vision when it comes to Derby and … Continue Reading Derby week 2017
Kentucky Derby Festival Balloon Glimmer
Things usually go quiet on the blog when I’m feeling super busy; the more I have to write about, the … Continue Reading Kentucky Derby Festival Balloon Glimmer
Spring in the Shop!
It’s spring in my shop! Here are a few of my favorite items in the shop that usher in the new season; … Continue Reading Spring in the Shop!
