And the Parsons are moving to…
…Rochester, Minnesota! I know! What?! Minnesota? Yes, Minnesota!! Let me back up and tell you the entire story, because it’s a good one. First off, if you’re wondering why we’re moving, check out THIS POST and then come back here and continue reading. Back in the fall of last year, we started counting Jeff’s credits […]
Dash & Albert Rug Design Competition | design process
As I shared in my last post about the Dash & Albert Rug Design Competition (click the link to see what it’s all about), I used an antique coverlet as the starting point for the designs. This one, to be more specific… When I was initially asked to join the competition, these designs, which I had […]
the best view in the house
As we’re getting ready to say a proper goodbye to the house we’ve lived in for 11 years, I want to take some time to reminisce. A few readers shared they felt sad to see the house empty. An empty house to me meant that packing was done, so sadness was not an emotion I was […]
sketching tips & tools
I have had such a great couple of days of recuperating from weeks of packing. Sunday, I crashed. My head hurt, I was congested, and I just couldn’t do much of anything. Jeff let me sleep in. My sister-in-law pampered me with a healthy breakfast. And everyone gave me some time to just lay in […]
DIY Moving Details
We started saying it a few years ago… “We will definitely hire a moving company the next time we move!” Having gone through about 7 DIY moves in our married life, we were done with gathering volunteers to load a truck. We were ready to relish in the experience of having it all done by professionals. Or […]
hostess kit | free mrs. meyers
I introduced you to Grove Collaborative just a few months ago and I wanted to share that they are running another FREE Mrs. Meyers Kit promo for new customers! If you missed it last time, now is a good time to join. I’ll admit that when I was first introduced to Grove Collaborative, I was a little […]
the bird painting
Hello, all! I hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend. We were able to take a break from packing to have a cookout with some friends, which was a nice diversion. I am so ready to just have everything on the truck and be done with it! There is still more left to do and […]
Dash & Albert Rug Design Competition
I have been a long-time fan of Annie Selke and Dash & Albert, so when I was invited to participate in their rug design competition, I was all in! Fifteen digital influencers, including some of my blog buddies, were invited to submit three rug designs that are reflective of their personal design aesthetic for a chance to have their […]