Hello, lovelies! I can’t believe 2017 is over! This year was full of ups and downs, but I head into 2018 with new determination. This year, I am putting myself out of my comfort zone. 2018 is for resolutions to go after being my better self. In fact, after listening to Elise Gets Crafty’s latestRead more
Hello, lovelies! 2017 was quite the year! My life was full of ups and downs. I learned a lot about putting my rest and my family above everything else in life. I also changed the direction of my blog, a work in progress I plan on growing in 2018! Before, we count down and theRead more
Merry Christmas, lovelies! With many hours on the road and seven Christmases under our belt in the past three days, Cody and I have had such a great Christmas. My sister came in town from Disney. I played Taboo with my parents. I got to visit with some cousins. We spent the night at myRead more
Hello, lovelies! Just because our apartment doesn’t have a fireplace, doesn’t mean I didn’t hang our stockings with care. When without, get creative! Using stain, chalk paint, and my Silhouette Cameo, this year I made an official place for my small family’s Christmas stocking, and I’m calling it our stocking hanger. Original, I know. IRead more
Hello, lovelies! As you know, Christmas decorations are coming together in the Saylor household. I think I’ve accidentally gotten on to the buffalo plaid bus this season. I didn’t plan to be obsessed, but I am! I am also a huge fan of Rae-Dunn’s work. Thus, combining buffalo plaid, with font inspired by her famousRead more
Hello, lovelies! Tis the season! I never considered myself one of those crazy Christmas people that counts the amount of Friday’s left until Christmas. When October rolled around this year, though, I was ready to put up my tree. Maybe because here in Kentucky it has been a little cooler than usual this fall, butRead more
Hello, lovelies! Don’t you just love this time of year? The weather is cool (yay sweaters and boots!), the leaves are changing, and anything can be pumpkin. One thing that I love about this season is the traditions that I have developed for the season. Family traditions are extremely important, so important that as aRead more
Hello, lovelies! Take is Brady’s “gotcha” anniversary! A year ago today, my friend, Rachel, and I drove 10 hours round way to pick our little bundle of fur and attitude. Readers of Blessed and a Mess and Brandi Amanda, have followed my journey since the day I got him. The time in my life IRead more
Hello, lovelies! Long time no write. September and October seems to be an extremely busy time in the life of teachers, so I’ve not had a lot of time (and energy) to make AND write about it. Since last writing, I have been in a wedding, gone on a weekend retreat, and have gone toRead more
Good morning, lovelies! Hurricane Harvey has found Kentucky just in time for Labor Day weekend. I woke Saturday morning and felt fall at my doorstep. That’s not all I felt, though. While I love my job, this cold weather has left me with the crud. I have really enjoyed resting up this weekend. I can’tRead more