he does it again.

To My husband,

Thank you for being patient with me as I stress about this little blog. I sat on the couch for five straight hours yesterday designing, researching, and editing this thing until my eyeballs were dry and my bladder was exploding. You came home to a frustrated and weary mess of a wife, I apologize. Sometimes I get defeated by my lack of web design knowledge and html coding expertise. I always want this blog to be better, bigger, and sparkling with personality, but the reality is I can't have everything. You never fail to provide comfort and encouragement in my time of need, and somehow you always raise my spirits.

And then, you go the extra mile and design the coolest new header.

You're the best.
Meow ;)

[For The Love of Leather]

Jordan and I watched this and found ourselves wanting new leather wallets, passport carriers, and trendy backpacks. These guys have skill, and their creative process is fascinating (plus they have a really cool office).

I hope this gives you a boost of inspiration to last you the rest of your week.

Cheers to: simplicity, the handmade, and good design. 

Makr Carry Goods by Jason Gregory 

{i like gray}

gray and white. simple, calming, minimalist, and modern. these things are nice, I enjoy them. 

               

Toast Strype PJ's

Sheepskin Bench from a cute Seattle apartment 

painted wall and cool hanging lightbulb 

DIY Flatware that sparkles 

{A Cabin in the Woods}

Last weekend we went on a short vacation to my home state of Michigan. We drove three hours with Hannah and Lawson to a little swedish cabin near the lake and right in the middle of the woods. Lawson's parents were there and they welcomed us into their home for three full days of good food and wood fires. I have never stayed in a house with more character; really, this place is the cutest thing. 

Here's what we spent our time doing:

fires on the beach, chinese lanterns, playground playing, mansion viewing, painting and carving pumpkins (for free at an art gallery!), Tapas restaurant, the game of Dixit, crafting, eating eating eating, drinking hot cider, visiting new shops, Oinks ice cream, sleeping in, and reading scripture with the Bunch family.

What a lovely weekend of fellowship and relaxation. Oh, pure Michigan, we love you.