The Help Movie Review

The Help Movie - Living Locurto

The Help opens this week in movie theaters.  Last year, I won an amazing trip to visit the movie set in Mississippi. I took my friend Naomi who told me about the book. We had a blast! Not only did we get a chance to talk with several of the main actresses and director, Tate [...]

Christmas in July {Giveaway}

Christmas in July

Let’s celebrate Christmas in July with a fun giveaway to my shop! How about a $50 gift certificate giveaway?

Michaels Creative Crew Blogger Event

michaels crafts

A few weeks ago, I talked about my trip as part of the Michael’s Creative Crew. I was honored to be one of 10 creative bloggers invited to visit the Michael’s Headquarters. I can’t really put this amazing trip into words, so I’m showing you a lot of photos!

4 Tips to Finding Balance This Summer

Summer Girl

We’ve been staying up late, making forts with sheets and swimming. No fancy vacations this year, just visiting family and learning to tie shoes. (A BIG accomplishment around here!) But I still have to make time to work. There are many things that have to get done.

Picnic Lunch & Girlfriends

cookies with vintage napkins

I’m officially on vacation in Northern California. It’s a girl trip from me. My college friends will be arriving today. We’ve known each other for over 20 years and the friendships are ones that I cherish so much. I also have some newer friends that are very special as well. One is with a very [...]

Michael’s Creative Crew

Needle Felting

I am excited to have been invited to be a part of Michael’s Creative Crew! Last night a group of some of my favorite bloggers met with the Michael’s team for crafting and a lovely dinner. I not only love Michael’s for their awesome store, but because of their passion for crafting and providing great [...]