Hey girls, welcome to ourblog!  So glad you are here! First of all, didn’t Amanda do an amazing job designing our blog! Studying the Bible is just more fun with a cool design like this!Throughout the summer, I am going to post different passages of Scripture with a few questions so we can interact and … More welcome to our blog

Happy Tuesday {that feels every bit as tired as a Monday}! What did you do this weekend?  We spent every single moment of our glorious 3 day weekend busting out DIY projects and painting our new house. It was hard work but we are so excited to move that we were happy and energized the … More long workend…er weekend

{Wish List: IKEA} We are moving soon {keys in hand!} which means we have a couple of new corners to fill, new DIY project ideas in mind and some room re-dos in mind. {one} Eivor Throw $20 {two} Lidan Baskets $10 {three*} Tarva Chest $80 {four} Fjalltag Area Rug $25 {five} Rens Sheepskin $30 {six*} Agen … More Wish List: IKEA

My incredibly thoughtful husband bought me a Kindle Fire for Christmas this year. Since then, me and the KF have logged serious one-on-one time. I flew through Gone Girl {read it read it read it} and am now on to a full-on blog obsession.  Click the tab above to see a list of my favorite … More reading and more reading

For the FIRST time since we got engaged {engaged!!! Dec 8, 2011!!!} Josh and I had a weekend without a to-do list and without any plans. It was purely gorgeous.  Friday night after an augh day, I came home to my sweet husband busy in the kitchen cooking us a fantastic meal. Isn’t he something!  … More Friday Fattening & Sunday Strolling

It’s beginning to look like Christmas…! happy hallidays 🙂 amch

So it’s a rental apartment…but its our home and we are happy.  {and the fireplace turns on like a light switch. amaaaaze!} Updates, projects and crafts have been of abundance post-wedding! I am so very lucky to have a husband that is tolerant of my constant need to always be adding and updating and re-positioning {on a … More home happenings

Thank you to everyone that made my birthday so special! It was a weird one to celebrate since I feel like we have spent the last 10 months celebrating with all of the wedding/bridal festivities. Believe it or not, I actually felt like I met my “Amanda Celebration Attention!” quota…but alas we celebrated anyways.  The … More we celebrated anyways

It’s been almost a month since I last posted…a disgrace. November is my favorite month {birthday month!!!} so the Hall’s have been super busy. Therefore instead of an instaweek or instaweeked or whatever it was that I used to do- here is a look back at the month, in true instagram fashion. Makes my life … More well lately…

Before October passes us by in a couple of hours, I have to take a moment or two to shout out to the many breast cancer survivors and warriors out there.  Many of you know that my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer while I was in college, it was a big shock to our … More a reminder

  It’s HALLoween! It’s a spirited and spooky day at work 🙂  Last night I whipped up the only dessert that I know how to make. Brownie Cookie Cupcakes with Cream Cheese frosting.  Crazy easy to make and decorate!  Eek! 🙂  Artsy Angels! Our creative department matchy matchy matchy!  Seeeeeeesters!  Trick or Treat!  🙂 amh….or … More Boo! It’s HALLoween!

Regular sized wine bottles are for sissies.  At the Country Living Fair last weekend {more on that soon} I spotted an exhibitor selling french wine jugs in their original crates. Such a cool look! Of course I could think of dozens of ways to decorate with them…but being low on floor space and appalled by the $125+ … More french wine jugs