It's been a quiet and productive day. Target and Whole Foods in the morning. Laundry tumbling in the dryer through the afternoon. Chili cooking in the crockpot for dinner. Autumn's approaching. The sun goes down earlier with each day. I've created a new playlist for the coming of fall, the farewell to summer. Songs4September. I hope you enjoy...

Happy weekend to you, my friends. What do you have planned for the days ahead? I'm looking forward to taking full-advantage of the three day weekend with a mix of fun, productive and creative things on my list. The following creative to-do’s are intended to inspire happy weekends...

Self-care is an interesting topic. There are many opinions out there, and we often hold varying viewpoints within ourselves. Today's guest post from Holli takes a close look at these questions. She brings up some great points — most importantly, what works for me might not work for you...

There's something about September that brings me happiness. It's still very warm where I live, but there's a hint of cooler times ahead. The seasons are starting to shift. This last 1/3 of the year always flies by. I think it might be my favorite. I have a few goals for this month. Intentions that I hope...

Hello my lovely friends. How's your week going? Things are rockin and rollin over here. Today’s Truth, Love & Insight interview with Hope Wallace Karney is sure to make your heart smile. I first discovered Hope through her online shop, Paper Relics...

August is coming to a close and my 2rd blogiversary is around the corner. In a way it feels like I just got started, but it's also had to remember when this little corner of the web wasn't a big part of my life. Last year I celebrated with 32 Days and this year I am inviting you to join in on the fun. The past two years have been filled with inspiration, fun and sparkle...

Hello my dear friends! I'm really looking forward to sharing today's guest post from Sneha. Her ideas and suggestions on committing to what matters are especially helpful as we move into a new season. I am excited to implement her tips and hope you find the post inspiring too...

What's alive in you? For me, it's new routines taking root. Discovery. Change. A fresh path. On Tuesday, I started a new job with a really amazing company in downtown Raleigh. I cannot even begin to express my delight. My joy. The excitement bubbling up inside. I've kept my shifting employment status a bit of a secret on the blog...