Argentina Travels: Caminito, La Boca.

It is a sunny 60 plus out today, and so my heart feels full of warmth and color, more so than it has this January. Its almost as though a blast of confetti goes flittering around inside my soul when I stand in the rays of the warm winter sun today. I hope it stays awhile. Wherever you may be, I wanted to bring you some warmth and simple joy from the vibrant streets of La Boca, Argentina. No other place have I been so colorful and jovial. And all consisting of just a few little streets, "caminitos", this little place too, like a warm day amidst winter, makes my soul flitter and flut. To preface, we arrived via subway and trekked a few miles to get to La Boca. You can follow our path and enjoy below.

Postcards & Tips for the Intentional Long Distance Friendship.

I've made it a hobby of sorts to collect postcards during our travels. A lover of snail mail and the art of keeping in touch the old-fashioned way, most of the postcards I buy will be sent off with glimpses into the adventures we had while on our trip to friends all over the states. A few of the postcards end up in a book where I keep other stubs and maps from our travels--all binded up and ready to be flipped through.

Darling Tea Towels

Last week my tips and how to's for Hand Painted Tea Towels was up at Darling Magazine under The Hostess. You can read the article in full over here. I just sent some of these tea towels off to my best friend and her mom--they are the perfect Christmas gift! And they work great a-top a mason jar filled with goodies like peanut brittle, homemade granola, or peppermint bark. YUM! I hope this winter is treating you well! We leave for Argentina and Peru in 6 days! Its going to be a summer-like Christmas this year. Love and cheer from me to you!

 xo, Lauren

Yellow Floral Bedding

This morning started with boxes and Ikea assembly parts. Now, at the end of the day, I am sitting on the new bed in our guest bedroom. No longer just a crafting room, this space can actually be used by friends and family! I love the mix of colors, patterns, and tones. Since the decor was very mix and match in this room to start, with no one piece of furniture even close to the same, I decided to extend the feel with the bedding-- floral yellow, grey stripes, black and white knit. I moved the furniture around so now I have more of a work space in one corner of the room, with the rest of the area a little bit more simple and light feeling. I hope to post more photos  soon, even amidst this blogging sabbatical--but here are some Instagram shots for now! OH and we hung our curtains today in the front room. Quite productive.

Thanksgiving with a side of DIY.

Hi friends! I know I said I wouldn't be on here until Spring, BUT had to let you know of the Fallen Leaves Wreath over at Darling Magazine that I contributed. You can read the article in full under The Hostess--over here. (You may remember my inspiration for the wreath HERE). In less than five hours I am on a plane headed straight West. California here I come! I have not been back to see my friends and family since before this blog was even created...crazy, right? It is way past due. I hope you enjoy your time giving thanks with loved ones!

Darling Magazine: Hostess Tips for your Darling House Guest

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Last week, an article I wrote titled Hostess Tips for your Darling House Guest was published over at Darling Magazine. You can meandor over here to read it! Also, there is a really great weekend giveaway happening over at LGN. You should go check it out and enter over here-- ever so cute shoes (and a code for $20 regardless if you win) are up for grabs! 

Bon Voyage for Winter.

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We are enjoying the last stretch of warm days before the snow arrives. Luckily, cold days in Denver are still paired with sunshine-- and that I am thankful for. You may have noticed my lack of new material on the blog over the past month. Part of that lack is due to my need to get outdoors, be with Matt, and spend time cultivating friendships. Another part of that is related to my heart-- the layers beneath, and seeking the Lord. Just as there is summer, fall, winter and spring, there are also seasons in life. Currently, I am going through a season of needing to simplify and step back from a few things. One of those things being Pearls Poppies Pinkies Up.  So as I am signing off for a bit, know this isn't goodbye, its only just see you in a little while.

You can still catch me writing and sharing projects over at Darling Magazine. I am excited to say that I will be contributing on a more regular basis under The Hostess, so definitely be checking in to read what myself and other women are writing about--over here.

xo,

Lauren