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Hope you had a lovely Valentines Day.

I am feeling better this week thanks to massive amounts of tea and a couple NyQuil knock out sleeps.

I already started writing some posts for later this week, ahead of the game can you believe it!

Even though it was snowing today the sun was shining which leads me clinging to the hope that Spring isn't too far away. 

Tonight I am just really thankful for my little home, my little place in the world, and everything else I am so insanely blessed with.

Here's to surviving Monday,

xoxo

Printable Valentines!

So in case your busy schedule prevented you from buying valentines or making the ones you had been hoping to make we got you covered!

I have been doodling and my love as always has taken my doodles and making them into things to share with everyone.

So here they are quick little valentines you can print out, fold in half, and write a message to the people you love.

All you need in cardstock and some ink in your printer:)

(click the image to enlarge)

I love them! We printed a bunch and I have been writing them out to spread some love tomorrow.

Hope you have a wonderful night!

xoxo j

DIY: Tea for Two.

Valentines Day.
My very favorite holiday only 3 days away. How am I prepping and enjoying the day of love you may ask? Oh, well I am sick, in bed, and I cannot seem to shake it.
With all the tea I have been drinking I thought it finally a perfect time to tryout the whole sharpie mug deal, and guess what I loved it!
It is so fun and easy.. you have to give it a try.

I assume you can just get porcelain mugs from anywhere but if it matters I got mine at Target.
1. draw a pretty design
2. bake at 350 on a oven safe dish (like a cookie sheet) for 30-40 minutes
3. enjoy!! Be careful if it so easy and fun I found myself wanting to start drawing on all the plain mugs in my cupboard:)  oh and ps make sure you only gently hand wash the mug.

Hope you have lovely pink and heart shaped happiness planned for valentines day♥ 
xoxo j

To Minnesota, with love.

So I have this gem of a friend..

She moved far away and I miss her more than she will ever understand.
But when I get to see that she is being motivated and making beautiful things it inspires me on.
She started something new which is both encouraging and lovely. It is a helpful tool for all of you in your twenties figuring out how to feed yourselves on a dime... and if thats not you, look anyway because she takes the prettiest photos ever.

Stop in and take a peak:
The Twenty-Something's Table

So proud of my friends new adventures.
Enjoy the weekend!
xo j

The Little Pink Tree

I have had a particularly hard time letting go of Christmas this year.
I don't really know what it was but I have been completely emotional about dismantling our house. Maybe it was because the house was filled with lots of cheer and some of my favorite people. Or maybe it was just because this was a sentimental Christmas of firsts that I just didn't want to end. Either way I was not so cooperative while Greg disassembled the holiday spirit living in our home. I told him I was completely fine with putting everything away for the season, but every time he tried to pack something new away it sounded like this...
"Waitttt the lights too?"
"Those are "winter" decorations their not strictly Christmas."
"Aw no, not my banners :(."

This went on and on.
Then the house felt so empty.

I was telling my dear friend Kim about how
A few days later she brought me this...

A pink tree. She bought me a freaking pink tree. I was dying with glee and although I am not overly fond of the color pink, well, ever I was immedietly in love with this.
She suggested I have a Valentines Day Tree and let my holiday cheer stay awhile longer.
I really do have the greatest people around me.
Much to my surprise Greg doesn't completely detest our little love tree so I get to keep up:) (He is such a good sport.) Now I have been making some super cute valentine inspired decor to spruce it up.
So heres to possibly a new tradition, good friends, love, and a little pink in my life.
xoxo j