Field Days {a Collection of Poems}

| Allison

Hello friends!

Recently I’ve been writing some down memories of farm life from my growing-up years – there are so many good stories to preserve! I wanted to share a few of those poems with you today.

Since many of the experiences in these sketches happened within the history of this blog, I dug through the archives and chose some (very old) photos to re-edit for the post. If you’ve been following for long enough, you may recognize some of the pictures or experiences in the poems.

Enjoy a trip back to my childhood. 🙂

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Spring Floral-Themed Bridal Brunch

| Allison

Hello friends!

I had the honor of hosting a bridal shower for my sister Megan last week, and ahh it turned out so lovely! The day was filled with sunlight, spring blooms, and a tasty brunch menu. Today I’m sharing all the details, from how we decorated to the food and activities I prepared.

Read on for party planning inspo and some gorgeously sunny photos!

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How to Make Coffee Filter Flowers

| Allison

Hello friends!

I’m excited to bring you a fun spring-themed craft tutorial today. I’m putting on a bridal shower for my sister Megan tomorrow – yay!  Since I knew mid-March could be a little scarce with real flowers, I decided to supplement with these paper beauties.

These make great party decorations and would look beautiful in a bedroom or nursery. You can find other articles on Pinterest for these, but I combined a few how-tos and added my own twists to make this tutorial for you guys. Enjoy!

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A Collection of Spring Blooms

| Allison

Hello friends!

I don’t know about you, but one of the things I most look forward to about spring is THE FLOWERS. Winter is sadly lacking in the area of blossoms, so I’ve been thrilled to finally see bright colors popping out of the earth these March days.

Today I have a colorful, sun-soaked post to brighten your heart. 🙂 Enjoy this little nature photoshoot!

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Natural Bridge State Park {Vacation, Pt. 1}

| Allison

Hello friends!

Sully and I went on a lovely trip in the mountains over the weekend, ending with a breathtaking tour of Natural Bridge on our way home. Although pictures can’t convey the grandeur of this massive rock formation, I’m excited to show you the ones I got of the bridge as well as the beautiful path beyond it.

Read on for stone towers, charming streams, and pretty wildflowers.

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An “Awaiting Spring” Bucket LIst

| Allison

Hello friends!

Today I have a fun “small joys” post for you. I know a lot of people struggle with seasonal depression this time of year, and while that’s not the case for me, I am always eager for spring’s arrival and the warmer weather that comes with it.

In that spirit, I’ve collected some delightful ideas to get you in a spring mood even though winter hasn’t ended yet. Read on for refreshing activities, both indoor and outdoor.

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The First Signs of Spring

| Allison

Hello friends!

I have a lush little photoshoot to share with you today. I know it’s only the beginning of February, but I’m already excited for spring. I’ve spotted a bunch of daffodil spears poking up around my yard as well as lots of weed flowers sprinkling the grass.

At this point in the year, most of the signs of spring are tiny and easily missed, so I decided to capture them with my favorite macro extension tubes (aff. link). Enjoy this macro nature photography!

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Envelope Art & Pen Pal Inspiration

| Allison

Hello friends!

Although I don’t write letters as often as I used to, I still really enjoy it when I have the time. I’ve accumulated quite a few envelope art pictures since the last pen pal post, so today I’m sharing some recent (and not so recent) happy mail inspiration.

Enjoy these pretty envelopes and fun snail mail ideas!

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