I am SO excited to see that the 2023 Keepsakes Everyday Celebrations ornaments have arrived in Gold Crown stores (and online)! I’m maybe most excited about this graduation ornament because my sister, Grace, graduates this year. Illustrator Mirna Stubbs and I collaborated on this graduation collection and I can’t wait to see the rest of our artwork on cards and gift wrap later this year.
© Hallmark Licensing, LLC
2022 has come to a close and I’m so happy I choose to continue using the 1 Second Everyday app to capture my year. While I definitely didn’t limit each day to only ONE second always, I love this way to look back at all the everyday moments mixed with highlights, like our three weeks in Europe. I’ve already started on my 2023 video which I know will be extra special. Enjoy!
In 2023 Disney will mark its 100th anniversary! I was excited to get to work on some lettering for Hallmark product sold as part of this celebratory year. It’s been so fun to see it applied, Hallmark even shared this fun video of the mug that has sound!
© Disney & © Hallmark Licensing, LLC
At the end of the year, our lettering group at Hallmark participated in a two day stained glass workshop! I was SO excited to learn about stained glass, and used the opportunity to make a special piece for the baby’s room. Matt Kessler leads workshops at Hallmark, and was also kind enough to solder my piece for me so I wouldn’t be exposed to the lead while pregnant. I love how it turned out and can’t wait to get it hung up just as soon as our blinds arrive!
Hello, 2023! In just a few short months we will welcome Baby Smith and I’ve been working hard to get the nursery all setup. A lot of these items aren’t available any longer, but I’m so happy with how it all is coming together. The Rifle Paper Co. rug is definitely the star of the show!
1. Menagerie Les Fauves Black Power-Loomed Rug from Rifle Paper Co.
2. Arlo White Wood 3-Shelf Kids Bookcase with Drawer from Crate&Kids
3. Brinley Colorful Abstract Tapestry from Crate&Kids
4. Merced Glider from Pottery Barn Kids
5. Pom Pom Bin, Natural from Maisonette
6. Arlo White and Gold Wood Baby Crib from Crate&Kids
2022 is coming to a close and what a year it has been! This December was filled with time spent celebrating with family and friends, and I’m so grateful to be wrapping up my second trimester of pregnancy. We started the month with a whirlwind weekend at the return of Krikindl Markt at church, celebrating Macy’s baby girl in Wichita, and a few days in Savannah for work. Dale and I attended two holiday parties for his work and I celebrated the holidays with the Junior League of Kansas City Missouri, Fund Development council and hosted an ornament exchange for my Chi O friends. Our family took a trip to Lawrence for my aunt’s annual Vespers concert and Dale and I had a wonderful dinner at Basil Leaf with Grammy Pop. Then we headed into all the traditional Christmas festivities with our families.
On December 23rd I made spritz cookies with my mom and Grace for our annual Christmas Eve party, but next year I would love to add in these gingerbread ones as well!
I’m thinking that next year I want decorate our tree with something special so I’m saving this roundup for inspiration. Maybe I’ll add an orange garland, too?
Loved these beautiful paper angels from Lars
And this classic holiday home decor. Someday I would love to have a staircase to decorate!
Dale and I LOVED season two of White Lotus and this was an interesting read about about the filming and location in Italy
I don’t think 2023 will be a year of travel for us, but bookmarking just in case!
A good review of my favorite skincare line, Biossance
And the easiest, best appetizer I served at my ornament exchange
The most beautiful wedding I”m pinning for color palette inspiration alone!
And an impressive 2022 report card from Chris Loves Julia