Life by Design

Although we don't quite have a routine down, we're 2.5 months into Bozeman life and feeling quite settled. We can park our car in the garage (although there is still an Everest size mountain of unpacked boxes...), we're fully furnished (I mean, check out those kitchen chairs talking to the Nelson Bubble Pendant - hubba hubba!), we're discovering our spots like the Market at Ferguson Farm (it's a mini version of DC's Union Market - squeee!), Henry is changing by the day with new words like "baby," "horsh" (horse) and "trut" (truck) and this stunning hand painted Juju Paper has completed our master bathroom.

Most days involve a pinch or two to make sure this is real life. But hey, we still have stinky diapers and unedited sticky snot to bring us back down to earth too!

Happy Wednesday sunnies - shine like a bright pair of new shoes!

Holiday Edit '19

It may be Montana, it may be the new house but I am VERY excited about Christmas this year. Mariah Carey has been on repeat since August. But can you blame me?! She sings like an angel... at least for the holidays. Here's a quick Mrs. edit to help get you in the spirit:

BULB WREATH // Only decorating in red and green is B-O-R-I-N-G, keep it bright with this joyful wreath.
SPARKLY FLAMINGO ORNAMENT // The word "flamingo" comes from the Latin and Spanish word "flamenco" which means fire. Very appropriate for this festive ornament that will take your tree to the next level.
THE CRAYONS' CHRISTMAS BY DREW DAYWALT // We were given the New York Times bestseller - The Day the Crayons Quit - and it's quickly become a favorite for Henry AND the Hubs and me. So a Christmas themed crayons edition? 'Tis the season y'all!
PRESERVED BOXWOOD GARLAND // We have a boxwood wreath we've put up year after year and are adding four of these garlands to our Christmas design this year. Boxwood is such a classic and the color is just right.
RESIN TREES // Now we have more surfaces to decorate I've been thinking about these decorative trees but I also love this acrylic option.
RED WOODEN BEAD GARLAND // Over the years, I've strung cranberries for our tree but we're ready to try the wooden version.
CANDELABRA // We were in need of a new candlestick holder and purchased the MUUTO candelabra for its simple modern function and the fact it can can be an MVP for any holiday.
RED VOTIVE SET // Everything by HAY Design is well worth it and these votives are full of cheer.
BEES WAX TAPER CANDLES // An easy Amazon purchase. I love the color, price and texture!
DISCO GNOME // We have this glitzy mirrored little man running on four years and he never fails to bring out a smile.

Weekday Musings

EATING // We ate without limits during our week in DC. Cookies for breakfast? No problem! Knife noodles for lunch? Sure thing! Afternoon scone? Absolutely! And you know we didn't skimp on dinner or dessert. Now we're back home, it's time to get back to the basics of three square meals a day and limit our snacking and sweets. It will be tough but challenge accepted!

HOME*WORK // Although it's only the first week in December, I feel wildly behind on decorating for Christmas. Maybe it's because of how late Thanksgiving fell on the calendar this year or that I have been listening to Christmas music since summer in anticipation? Regardless, I cannot wait to be reunited with our disco gnome and see our boy's reaction to its mirrored glitz. I also finally snagged this tree topper to be the perfect finishing touch when we decorate our tree this weekend.

CRUSHING ON // The fresh scent of Gorse No. 002. It's subtle, clean and citrusy with a slight scent of coconut without going full on tropical.

READING // Normal People by Sally Rooney. The jury is still out but 50 pages in and I'm very intrigued by this teenage love story and New York Times Bestseller. What's on your reading list? What should I read next?

THANKFUL FOR // The time we had with our friends and family in DC. It's funny how people can really make the place. We loved our time in DC and what the city offered but what we miss most is our people and we're sure thankful for them. You know who you are!

THINKING ABOUT // Settling in for the month of December. We don't have any immediate travel plans and I'm excited to work out an actual routine for every day living in Bozeman. Hey Bozemanites, any ideas on what our normal should look like?

WATCHING // The Morning Show. I'm a sucker for Reese Witherspoon and excited to see Jennifer Aniston back on the screen but you guys... Billy Crudup is the true MVP. He's a fast talking evil genius with a flare for the funny and worth watching every episode.

WEARING // This 525 America olive melange shaker turtleneck sweater on repeat. The color and weight is perfection, it's 100% cotton and it won't break the bank.

P.S. The archival print up top ("Van Nuys" by Sinziana Velicescu) is a small reminder to write your own story!