inspire me // hearts

valentines day is just around the corner,

so i'm sharing some pretty lovey-dovey hearts

that are inspiring me today!

heart gift wrap // wood heart necklace // corner bookmarks

arrow heart tee // washi tape // heart + keys stamp

life lately // Feb. 6th

{a little peek into my world via my instagram profile}

All I can say is, January flew by.

My intentions were to get back into

regular blogging in the new year,

but I guess this new month is close

enough.

So, here I am. My life lately?

 >> I started a new job (working for my husband) in December. I only work part time, in the mornings, and I enjoy it. I get to see my husband more, which is a big bonus for me, plus I'm not at home by myself all day. I still feel like I haven't quite gotten a grip on the whole working-outside-the-home + still-keeping-everything-at-home-running, but I guess it takes time.

 >> I've been sending out lots of cards + letters to some of my "online friends". I so enjoy snail mail, don't you? :) Finding something pretty in your mailbox makes the whole day brighter!

 >> I've been spending most of my free time cleaning the house, doing dishes, hanging out with my mister, or knitting. Someday, when I finish the baby blankets I'm working on for friends, I hope to share some other creative projects.

 >> Newest goal? To finish the 30 Day Shred! The first couple days were really, really rough, but I'm determined to get through it. I haven't had as much time to go walking, so a 20 minute video is fitting into my day a little easier.

How about you? What have you been up to? I miss my bloggy friends! I'm working on blogging more consistently, so hopefully I can keep up with all of you a little more. :)

Have a lovely, wonderful Wednesday!

knit picks

"knit picks" is actually already the name of this website,

but i'm borrowing it for this post. ;)

I mentioned that I learned how to knit a couple months ago,

and I'm still enjoying it! Here are some knitting links for your Friday enjoyment:

 >> a new stitch to learn. 

 >> these point protectors are THE BEST for keeping your

      current project from falling off of your needles.

 >> a pretty boot cuff pattern. 

 >> just signed up for this sock class!

 >> a lovely little headband. 

 >> this sweet bowl = perfect for keeping yarn in check.

currently // life now

listening // to the Les Mis soundtrack. over and over and over and over.

eating // trying overnight oats for breakfast and (homemade) chicken & dumplings for lunch.

drinking // trying, trying, trying to drink more WATER.

wearing // sparkly polish on my fingernails. so fun!

feeling // excited for what 2013 will hold.

weather // cloudy. wishing it were chillier out.

wanting // a more consistent attitude of gratitude.

needing // to focus on organizing our home.

thinking // about things I'd like to accomplish this week.

enjoying // the fact that season 3 of Downton Abbey started last night!

     >> what have you been up to lately?

hope you all had a lovely weekend! happy Monday!

2013 // simplify

if i have to choose one word

to describe my goal for 2013, it's

simplify.

the simple life.

the life unencumbered by things, by stuff,

by material nothing-ness.

not that i think i can attain this perfectly,

but it is my goal.

to clean out, to purge, to live with less,

to stop shopping so much.

((my husband bought me

Organized Simplicity

for Christmas,

and i've already devoured it.

looking forward to re-reading

& putting into practice.))

what would your one word be?

also, the goals i posted about

last year are still ones i'm working on.