Mango Infused Iced Tea

Refreshing and crisp, mango infused iced tea, is a lovely afternoon treat.

Steep loose leaf Peet's Tea-Buddha Peak Ceylon- in hot water as you would typically.  Add frozen mango to the water as it steeps.  Once tea is steeped, pour contents into a cocktail shaker and shake.  The cocktail shaker will break up the mango so you can better experience the mango flavors.

Presentation is key.  I made glass tags out of an old thank you card. 

 Simply cut off cover of card, fold, hole punch, and string.  Label in an elegant script and you're ready to attach to mason jars.

After mixing contents in a cocktail shaker, pour over ice and serve.

A fresh, health conscious way to quench your thirst.

Stained and On Display: Wine and Cigar Boxes

The simple application of wood stain drastically transforms two boxes into lovely displays.

This cigar box makes tea time a whole lot more esthetically pleasing.

This wine box turned tray brings stability to this display.

Light wood can be pleasant, but the dark wood plays well with my home's current decor.

One coat of stain makes a whole new statement.

DRESSember Revisited

Although I failed to blog through the remainder of Dressember this past year, I did successfully make it through the month!

Thought I'd fill in the remaining days...

Day 19!

Day 20

Day 21

Day 22!

Day 23!

Day 24

Day 25

Day 26!

Day 27

Day 28!

Day 29

Day 30

Day 31

I just adore this challenge!  It is such a joy to celebrate being a woman and being feminine!  Discovering new possibilities in your wardrobe is a major bonus.  I was forced to be ever so creative this year as I never repeated a single dress!

To see the rest of DRESSember click here!

Pickin' Wildflowers

Pops of nature make my house a home.

Wildflowers add life to the living room.   

Pops of color bring interest.  The oranges and yellows fit naturally with our decor while the turquoise canning jar introduces an outside pop.

The fullness of the florals are a lovely touch.

Flowers and Food Jars

Everyday elegance. 

Fragrant flowers in a matching labeled jar brings an everyday elegance to the kitchen.   

Reuse a foodie jar to display your arrangement.   

Intentionally match hues and voilà. 

February Calendar

I just love making calendars for each month.  There is something wonderful about putting everything down in one place.  Josh and I both have such busy schedules, that it is important for us to put everything in one place for us to glance at before we make more plans.  

This is this month's calendar I created.  If you would like a copy, I'd be happy to email you one.  Just leave me a comment below!

DRESSwmber 18th

Today's a cold rainy day.  A perfect day to be a little more cozy.  

I love this sweater dress-its so comfy!  Add a belt, some jeans, and a raincoat and you are set to face a windy, rainy day.  Simple and perfect for a day running around.

My story today comes from this dress.  I remember wearing it to one of my wedding showers.  Getting married in January meant that the weather was a bit cooler.  So this dress, a pair of heals, and my nice cream coat made for the perfect outfit for a brisk day.