• AIR PLANTS + DIY PODS

    Late one night a few weeks ago, I was amazon-ing for some fabric spray paint for the office chairs, and ended up adding some “air plants” to the order. Here’s what…

  • ROCKING and PLANTING and WEEDING – OH MY!

    To say that “Derek has been busy in the yard” would be a huge understatement. He’s been at it since we moved here over three years ago– as you saw him…

  • ROAD TRIPPIN’ : THE LONG WAY HOME

    One of the great lessons that parenthood has taught Ashley and me over the past year and a half is the importance of slowing down and enjoying the smaller things in…

  • THE WASHING WELL

    With toys and kids gear beginning to stake a claim to all parts of our home, we’ve started strategizing to try to make the most of our spaces. A big part…

  • GIFT GUIDE: FATHERS’ DAY

    We hope you (or if you’re a dude– your “baby mama”) had a beautiful Mothers’ Day. And now Fathers’ Day is right around the corner: June 15th. Here are some gift…

  • RESIDUAL PAINT ART

    Some of you know that I like to paint. For those of you that don’t know this, you can check out my art here, if you wish. Some of my favorite…

  • HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO

    It’s tough to pass up an opportunity to celebrate a holiday with tasty food and drinks inspired by our neighbors to the south. But, if you’re like us you might find…

  • BROOKSIDE ART ANNUAL

    Art Attack is a new series of posts which will reflect everything artistic– gallery and museum trips, artist tributes, perhaps some of our own creations, and much more! To launch our…

  • HAPPY “BIRD”DAY

    Derek had to talk me into having a first birthday party for Mya. Truth. I think I was initially hesitant because it seemed extravagant to ask friends/ family to honor a…

  • GOING YARD

    When we bought our first house just over three years ago, we were overjoyed to move out of our tiny one bedroom apartment and finally have a place of our own.…

  • DIY: GROWTH CHART

    Mya never crawled. But once she started walking at 1 yr 2 wks, we wanted to start documenting her height at home. (Turns out it took me until she’s 17 months…