I’m always on the fence about these types of posts because they seem so vapid, materialistic, and likely to promote shopping. On the other hand, sometimes it’s a nice little peek at what’s to come. In this particular case, it’s a little of both. As you may know, I started taking piano lessons recently… and …
Veterans Day and What You Can Do
by Michele Redmon Many of you have probably seen the Dégagé Ministries/Rob Bliss Creative Homeless Veteran Timelapse Transformation video featuring a homeless veteran’s dramatic makeover. The video, while touching, drew criticism from cynics quick to remind us that the plight of the homeless veteran is one that requires more than a makeover. So I contacted …
MY INSTALIFE RECAP | WEEK 11/3–11/10 IN PHOTOS
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Also, if you see any photos you’d like to have printed on canvas or framed, they may be for sale at Twenty20. You can email me if you don’t see one that you like and I’ll make it available. I drove to Crestline the other …
A Grown Girl’s Guide to Frenemies
by Michele Redmon Occasionally in life you’ll meet another woman and immediately sense that for whatever reason she already dislikes you. The telltale dismissive glances, forced interest in what you’re saying or Facebook friend requests that go ignored all point to one conclusion. You’ve got a hater. The bad news? Her presence might make social …
MY INSTALIFE RECAP | WEEK 10/27–11/2 IN PHOTOS
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Also, if you see any photos you’d like to have printed on canvas or framed, they may be for sale at Twenty20. You can email me if you don’t see one that you like and I’ll make it available. Wow. It’s November. I’m giddy and …
Styling my mom for her Birthday | She’s 60 Today!
My Mom drove up for a weekend visit and a little pre-birthday mother-daughter fun, so I took her shopping at the Village amongst the Oktoberfest backdrop, and found so many cute outfits for her all right here. I got her into skinny pants for the first time ever and watching her fidget with them in …
MY INSTALIFE RECAP | WEEK 10/21–10/27 IN PHOTOS
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Also, if you see any photos you’d like to have printed on canvas or framed, they may be for sale at Twenty20. You can email me if you don’t see one that you like and I’ll make it available. I had my FIRST piano lesson …
Carli Davidson | Invincible | Pet’s With Disabilities
I fell in love with this photography series by Carli Davidson called Invicible, Pets with Disabilities the other day when Lilach left a comment with a video link called Shake which was hilarious and awesome {Thanks Lilach!}… so then, of course, I couldn’t help going to the site to see more. And because our little …
About Time // A Love Story
What if you had the ability to go back in time and relive any moment in your past just to get it right? Would you do it? Or what if you could go back and change how you reacted to a specific moment knowing it would change your future in a way you thought was …
MY INSTALIFE RECAP | WEEK 10/13–10/21 IN PHOTOS
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Also, if you see any photos you’d like to have printed on canvas or framed, they may be for sale at Twenty20. You can email me if you don’t see one that you like and I’ll make it available. When we moved here in at …
MY INSTALIFE RECAP | WEEKs 9/29–10/12 IN PHOTOS
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve done an Instagram recap so I thought I’d just merge them all into one! Walking to the Village a few weekends ago when our friend Alison was visiting, we passed this AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL PINK tree! Sure you’d expect orange and other seasonally Fall colors, as the leaves are …
These Babies Need Our Help! They Are Angels in Waiting
I hate to admit this, but I had high expectations for getting pregnant once we moved away from the stress of Los Angeles and up into the serene mountains nearly a year ago now. And you know where expectations lead us : to unsatisfied minds and unhappy souls. As each month passed without conception, just …
My InstaLife Recap | Week 9/22–9/29 in Photos
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Also, if you see any you like, they may be for sale at Instacanv.as. You can email me if you don’t see one that you like and I’ll make it available. Trying to take in as much beauty and nature as I can lately. I …
Because We Always Need Our Mom
Even though my mom had planned on coming up for a visit next weekend, since I’ve been having such a rough time lately, she dropped everything and drove up this weekend to spend time with me. And I needed it so much. There’s something really reassuring about knowing someone will literally change all their plans …
My InstaLife Recap | Week 9/16–9/22 in Photos
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Also, if you see any you like, they may be for sale at Instacanv.as. You can email me if you don’t see one that you like and I’ll make it available. Season’s change… feelings change. For the past few weeks I’ve been struggling with sleepless …