What if finding community starts with you? In a season of longing for connection, I discovered that meaningful friendships often begin with one small, brave step -going first. This is a story about loneliness, invitation, and the beauty of building community around the table.
Crafting a home doesn’t happen overnight - it’s a story told in layers, patience, and small, meaningful changes. In this post, I share how our hallway has evolved over time through a series of DIY updates, each one shaping the space a little more. From early beginnings to where it stands now, you’ll see how incremental progress can transform not just a space, but the way it feels to live in it.
We finally gave our coat closet the refresh it desperately needed. With a few simple changes, this once-cluttered spot is now functional, organized, and easy to maintain, proving that even small spaces can have a big impact.
There’s something special about having a quiet place to slow down. This DIY reading nook bench turned our living room into the coziest corner of our home—perfect for books, rest, and intentional living. Come see how we brought it to life.
This Easter, let’s make room for what matters most—gathering, connecting, and celebrating together. If hosting tends to feel more overwhelming than joyful, I’ve created three thoughtfully curated Easter dinner menus to simplify your planning. Whether you’re drawn to a traditional meal, fresh spring flavors, or something easy and low-stress, these menus are designed to help you serve a beautiful meal without the exhaustion. Take the guesswork out of what to make this year and step into a more peaceful, meaningful celebration around the table.
Well friends, yesterday was a momentous day. I said goodbye to the wisdom of my youth and finally had my wisdom teeth extracted. I must admit that going into yesterday's procedure, I felt uneasy. I wasn't worried about the surgery itself, nor was I concerned about the pain. I wasn't even concerned about the recovery… Continue reading Chipmunk Cheeks & Surrender: Learning to Trust God in the Unknown
What is my purpose? Human beings have asked some variation of this age-old question since the beginning of time. There are some people who seem to be born knowing exactly what their purpose is. They wake up in the morning knowing precisely what they were born to do and they go do it. For others… Continue reading Cultivating Purpose: A Simple Guide for Clarity & Direction
Hello friends! It’s certainly been a while since we last connected and so much life has unfolded in the meantime. Shortly after my last post, I began working full-time, Andy and I bought our first little home just outside of Calgary, and then the world changed in the face of a global pandemic. In the… Continue reading A New Chapter of This Darling Adventure
Growing up, I was a bit awkward to say the least. I didn't quite fit into the stereotypical boxes of a girl from southern California. I hung out with most cliques at some time or another: the athletes, the nerds, the skater kids, the popular crowd, and the loners (yes, I hung out by myself… Continue reading I Am Not a World-Changer: When Ordinary Is Enough
What is my life rooted in? It seems I have been asking myself this question quite a lot lately after writing Roots & Prunes: The Hidden Work of Growth & Fruitfulness. So for the last few days I've been doing a bit of digging to see what lies beneath the surface of my own heart.… Continue reading Rooted In Love: Where a Fruitful Life Begins
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