Growing up, my favorite places to be during Christmas time were my grandparents’ houses. Not even the most exciting outing of pre-ticketed, oversensory holiday cheer could compare to the comfort of how each home welcomed and comforted me with the same decorations out year after year, the same little traditions. I always cry putting out […]
Category: CREATIVE LIVING
How to Have a Family Meeting (with Free Printable!)
We’re a family of three humans, two dogs, one rabbit, one chicken, and one pig. That comes with its share of things to plan and logistics to keep moving. We didn’t always hold a weekly family meeting, and it used to seem pretty daunting to even plan for one. But now that we’re up and […]
The Fall Style Horoscope with Astrologist Britten LaRue
To me, style is best when it’s personal. However, it’s almost impossible for our consciousness or even sub-consciousness to keep out the influence of trends. I personally love to see someone take a style trend while finding a way to make it authentic to his or her personal style and therefore completely unique. I like […]
Our Amazon Finds for a Simple, Sustainable Home
Post written by Lilly When we moved into our first home, my priorities for how to feather our nest were based on what guests would see and, in my perception, judge our home’s worthiness on – beautiful furniture, luxurious curtains and many, many fancy knick knacks. Our second home, I started our “new home shopping […]
Expect the Unexpected: Releasing Expectations for Authentic Joy
Post written by Lilly I sat in a fluorescent lit conference room, posture erect and J. Crew pencil skirt freshly ironed. I was 25 years old. The executive director of the nonprofit I was interviewing with asked me the dreaded question. “So, what’s your five year plan?” My five minute plan was to say anything […]
The Practice I Need to Be Creative (And Four Ways I Nurture It)
How many times did the worst-case scenario happen to you before you decided to believe that’s what happens? Looking back on the data objectively, for me it wasn’t many. The summer before my sophomore year of high school, my grandfather was in the hospital with infection complications from a routine back surgery. Him and I […]
The Best Dates in Dallas Under $100 and your Date Night Spotify Playlist!
We’re reformed adventure daters. Living in an urban environment, the opportunities for mind-blowing experiences abound. It feels like one of our favorite music artists is always in town or there’s a guest lecture at one of our top local universities. Thanks to this, our date night calendar stayed packed to the brim for years. So […]
My Secret to Good Hospitality: Having Less
Post Written by Lilly Growing up, one of the biggest dreams for my future adult life was entertaining: hosting parties and holidays in my family home, but more so creating a space where people walked in and out in comfort, with simple hospitality like cold drinks and tasty snacks at the ready. I know, I […]
Our Favorite Indoor Fun for Kids & A Living Room Dance Party Playlist!
Post written by Lilly Summer is always connected to being in the great outdoors, which we love to enjoy, but it’s always a process to remember in late July and August how nearly impossible that is in Texas! Just because we’re not outdoors, doesn’t mean we can’t move, connect, create and explore. It definitely takes […]
Where to Stop When Driving from Texas to Colorado
Where to stop, stay and explore on the family drive from Texas to Colorado, featuring routes from Dallas to Telluride and Vail, with pit stops in Amarillo, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. The best summer road trip for families!