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I truly love fall. The new hope a change of season brings, the crisp cool air and the warm colors fall brings. I love to snuggle, so the coziness of fall is very appealing to me! Wrapping up in a warm blanket with my love by a fire - that is my favorite. And I love fall fashion & decor, it's all so warm and cozy! 

I loved this theme so much that I made a Fall treasury expanding on this wear + dwell post if you wanna see it! 

Happy October, friends!

What's Your Morning Routine? Day 4 with Kim of Oh Sweet Joy.

Natalie & I put together a fun project for The Influence Conference NEXT WEEK! We asked 6 bloggers who will be attending the conference to share their morning routines with us. We equipped them with our Latte Mug + Spoon sets to kick start their mornings!

I will share a blogger a day leading up to the conference! Then I will be off to meet new people, get inspired, worship & have a great time in Indiana!

We asked Kim of Oh Sweet Joy: What's your morning routine?

Kim using her Latte Mug + Spoon Set.

I've never been a morning person, but motherhood is slowly turning me into one. I still love to sleep in, but the early wake up call from baby Knox has made me crave a morning routine. I secretly love opening the blinds in the morning and looking out on the sunrise. Finding beauty in the new mercies that I'm granted, in the new day that I get to live, in the landscape and sunrise that surrounds me...it's a beautiful thing.

I nurse Knox around 7-8 am, depending on what time he wakes up, while reading my She Reads Truth plan. As much as I'd love to wake up earlier and journal before He wakes up and actually read from the Bible, rather than a Bible app - it's just where I'm at right now and I'll take that daily bread however I can get it.

I love to get dressed right after Knox gets his breakfast, but that rarely happens. When it does, I feel I can accomplish so much more. I put Knox down to play while I make coffee and usually throw some clothes on while it's brewing. I try to do something with my bed-head. 

If Knox eats before 8, he usually is ready to go back down for a morning nap so I can watch Kelly & Michael and sip my coffee. I love that part of my morning..it gets super quiet and still and then I turn on the tv with the volume super low. I answer some emails and do some random blog work during the commercial breaks...also planning my day in to-do list form.

Basically, my mornings are spent trying to figure out how to be a mom, how to be a disciple of Jesus, how to run a business + a household, and how to drink my cup of coffee without having to reheat it three times.

Before I know it, it's 11 am and Knox is ready to eat again and then..bam. It's lunch time and the afternoon is ready to be taken on.

Be sure to visit Kim and say hello & follow her on Instagram - Inspiring things happening there! 

Check out more morning routines:

Day 1: Erin of The Blue Eyed Bride.

Day 2: Rachel of Kincaid Parade.

Day 3: Natalie of Busy Budgeting Mama.

What's Your Morning Routine? Day 3 with Natalie of BBM.

Natalie & I put together a fun project for The Influence Conference NEXT WEEK! We asked 6 bloggers who will be attending the conference to share their morning routines with us. We equipped them with our Latte Mug + Spoon sets to kick start their mornings!

I will share a blogger a day leading up to the conference! Then I will be off to meet new people, get inspired, worship & have a great time in Indiana!

We asked Natalie of the Busy Budgeting Mama: What's your morning routine?

Natalie using her Latte Mug + Spoon Set

I am a night owl.
I get this from my mama.
She is the same way.. we have always been little busy bees at night, working on stuff...
We laugh about how my dad, when we are all together visiting,
STILL goes through the house turning off the lights around us at 9:00pm.
That's like.. hoursss before you really need to go to bed ;) ;)
Since having kids..I found myself NEEDING to stay up at night so I could actually get things done. Some days, that's the only way things happen!


I don't mind waking up and getting rolling in the morning...
If wake up can come after 7 or 8.
But my little wee ones are MORNING PEOPLE...
and as soon as the sun shines they are ready to take on the day.
Even black out shades don't keep these stinkers sleeping.
They have FINALLY been waking up at 7:00/7:30...
instead of the typical 6:00/6:30.

Growing up I was not a coffee drinker.
But since having a third child....I remember telling Nen OK...
I am going to force myself to like it. haha.
Luckily for me...my husband introduced me to the amazing
combo of chocolate and coffee...cafe mocha....I love you.
(the coffee and the husband)

I need a few things to force help me be a morning person.
Jesus.
A Pretty breakfast area.
Cafe Mocha in a pretty mug.
and of course Morning smoochies from the kids.
(preferably ones without food/boogers etc on their face.)

Pancakes make it easier to be a morning person too.
coffee cake.. sausage egg stratta..you get the idea.
Having real food..or a tasty breakfast food makes it easier to do
the whole up at the crack of dawn thing.
I love oatmeal. or Danon Fit & Active Vanilla yogurt with blueberries and granola. yum.

Be sure to visit Natalie and say hello & follow her on Instagram - Inspiring things happening there! 

Day 1: Erin of The Blue Eyed Bride.

Day 2: Rachel of Kincaid Parade.

What's Your Morning Routine? Day 2 with Rachel of Kincaid Parade.

Natalie & I put together a fun project for The Influence Conference NEXT WEEK! We asked 6 bloggers who will be attending the conference to share their morning routines with us. We equipped them with our Latte Mug + Spoon sets to kick start their mornings!

I will share a blogger a day leading up to the conference! Then I will be off to meet new people, get inspired, worship & have a great time in Indiana!

We asked Rachel of Kincaid Parade: What's your morning routine?

We can hear the twins chatting upstairs in their cribs, most likely tossing stuffed animals back and forth. Soon, we'll hear them transition to sing-yelling, the signal they're ready to get dressed. There's no doubt that Ames is awake and staring faithfully at his clock, waiting for it to turn green. Soon, we'll hear his sweet feet pattering down the stairs and into our bedroom.

Until then, though, these fifteen minutes are ours.

Chris prepares my iced coffee and his hot tea. We eat breakfast; sometimes together, sometimes not. He prefers to eat the same thing each morning, but I like to switch things up. My favorite indulgence is a bowl of deliciously unhealthy cereal that I keep hidden from the kids.

It doesn't matter if we're checking emails or reading or talking quietly on the couch or still lying in bed with our treats. Soon, the world will catch up to us. But right now, these fifteen minutes are ours.

Be sure to visit Rachel and say hello & follow her on Instagram - Inspiring things happening there!

If you missed Day 1, be sure to go checkout Erin of The Blue Eyed Bride's Morning Routine! 

What's Your Morning Routine? Day 1 with Erin of Blue Eyed Bride.

Natalie & I put together a fun project for The Influence Conference NEXT WEEK! We asked 6 bloggers who will be attending the conference to share their morning routines with us. We equipped them with our Latte Mug + Spoon sets to kick start their mornings!

I will share a blogger a day leading up to the conference! Then I will be off to meet new people, get inspired, worship & have a great time in Indiana!

We asked Erin of the Blue Eyed Bride: What's your morning routine?

We’re in the phase where a certain four-year-old is knocking on our door every morning at 6:00 a.m. This is the earliest he has ever woken up.

And Todd and I are night owls. I hit my second wind at 10:00 p.m. I blog, I watch TV, I stay up way too late for his 6:00 a.m. wake up call.

So Hudson gets our day going. Todd and I sludge around and doze with Hudson in the bed until about 7:00 a.m. And then we start running and racing.

Dressing kids, getting ourselves dressed. Letting the dogs out and feeding the dogs and getting breakfast for the kids. I may guzzle a cup of coffee and wish I had more time to really enjoy it before we jump in the car and head off to school.

I spend my morning while they’re at school running errands, going to the gym, doing housework. Trying to wake up, basically.

But after school, and after lunch. My “mommy power hour” begins.

I get the boys down for naps, let the dogs out, get dinner prepped, and then it’s my time.

Because our mornings start out with us all running wild, I take time during nap time for coffee and quiet.

I turn on my favorite praise music and spread out. The TV is off. The toys are out of sight. I can hear my thoughts.

I sip my coffee slowly out of my gorgeous, enormous latte mug, and I soak up the Word. I work on my daily to-do list, and I have a couple of hours to do it.

It’s my favorite time of day, and if I’m feeling extra productive, I may even go back for a second cup.

I just need a little bit of quiet, a breakfast blend K-Cup, and the Word.

Be sure to visit Erin and say hello & follow her on Instagram - Inspiring things happening there! 

2013 Gold Collection + a Giveaway!

I am so excited to launch my new fall gold collection today! Putting together a new line is always so much fun -My goal with this collection was to create simple, classic pieces that could be worn everyday, with any outfit. 

I love this collection so much - it's probably the launch I am most proud of to date. I am giving away a $50 shop credit below & I hope you love it as much as I do & can help spread the word!

The Eternity Circle necklace - it was weird creating a piece with no hand stamping, but I wanted to add a few basic, everyday pieces & this one is perfect!

I always have weddings on the brain, maybe because a large part of my customer base are brides, or because weddings are just romantic + inspiring.  My vision for these monogram initial necklaces was bridesmaids gifts! Wouldn't they look great with a flowy scoop neck dress?

The Starry Night Gemstone Necklace -These Shimmery Gemstone Necklaces are so pretty...you can get them with or without a monogram initial!

I used to be a silver girl, but gold has slipped it's way back into my heart & I am loving how all these pieces turned out!  It is hard to choose, but I think the Monogram + puffy heart necklace is my new favorite! Which one is your favorite? 

Photos by my friend Jenna of Jenna Lauren Photography

a Rafflecopter giveaway
The winner is Suzy! She has been contacted. Thank you all for entering! 

Wear + Dwell Inspiration: Mint, Black & White.

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You know how you have certain types of things that you love to shop for? Like make up, hair products, shoes, art or gadgets. My favorite things to shop for are clothes and accessories & decor for our home.  

It's been over a year since we moved into our new home and I'm finally ready to really start making it our own.  I'm almost finished redoing the kids/guest bathroom & next up is our master bedroom. 

We have never had a room all to ourselves.  Our last home was small and we only had room for our bed, a crib and a small dresser. It's nice having a big room just for us.  I want to make it a nice place for us to retreat to.  I joke that everything in my house is mint. I seem to only want to use that color....but I am going a new route and using black and white for our bedroom & I am so excited about it!

In addition to the inspiration above, you can see more inspiration on my Pinterest board.

What are your favorite things to shop for?

Monday Mash Up: Wear + Dwell.

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I was so inspired by Heather's Eat, Sleep, Repeat Series that I thought I would shake up this week's Monday Mash Up! 

I am loving the Bohemian feel of today's picks. They make me want to frolic around in my swimsuit & that amazing vintage kimono & pick flowers all day. 

The vintage/industrial feel of the above space is exactly my style.  I want to hop right into that picture & answer my emails at that desk! 

What home or fashion styles are you loving lately?

Monday Mash Up: Spring Fling

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Spring is almost over & Summer is almost here! Let's be honest, in Ohio Spring and Summer are far too short! I have been trying to make the best of it by being outdoors, working on my flower gardens, taking a few weekend family trips, grilling out often, evening fires & summer dresses. 

I have also been working on a lot of new items, it's one of my favorite parts about having a handmade business.  Speaking of, have you seen the new vintage spoon necklaces? They are so ME. I am always overjoyed when a product that truly reflects me and my style goes from a vision to a reality!

We also had our 10 year anniversary party last weekend & I can't wait to share it with you! Here is a sneak peek of the fun favors from the party! Stay tuned for more! 

What have you been up to lately?

Monday Mash Up: Create A DIY Number Wall

The start of my number wall via Instagram

I have a thing for Numbers...maybe that's why I married one? Ok, lame joke! Give me a break, it's Monday! 

Anyway, I love decorating with vintage. That's a given. But I also love using Numbers, and it fits perfectly given our last name is Numbers.  

I started a number wall in our living room playing off the fact that there are 5 of us Numbers'.  I have been collecting all sorts of number 5's & plan to surround our family picture with them. 

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I shared the picture of my (in progress) number wall on Instagram, and a few of you said you were looking for numbers too, so thought I would share some really cool ones I found. 

While I was browsing, I found some more 5's to add to my collection, I bought this one and this one. I can't wait to get them! They will look perfect with the others!

Do you have a number wall? Do you decorate with numbers? Leave a link, I would love to see! 

Monday Mash Up: Summer Getaway

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I am so ready to get away! We always try and take a fun vacation every summer. This year certain long trips just didn't seem to be working out, so we are planning a few weekend trips instead.  And I am actually more excited about them!  We will get to go to a few more places and I think it will be better for the kids this way too!

All the featured items today remind me of the dreamy, summer getaway I am longing for! Relaxing, warm weather & time with my family! I can't wait!

Do you have Summer traditions? 

Are you getting away this summer? 

Monday Mash Up: Fresh Spring Finds.

Find these fresh spring items here.

I am so ready for spring. Warm sunshine, fresh rain, new plants springing to life, kids playing outside. Yes, definitely in need of a season change over here! 

Pastel is like the universal spring color right? Today's pastel picks just put me in a Spring mood. Even in the mood for spring cleaning. I just need a fresh start from the dreary winter months!

What is your favorite thing about spring?

P.S. Don't forget to go enter my giveaway! I am giving away 2 new necklaces from my Gold Collection!