My 2021 word of the year is “rise.” 2021 is going to be all about building. I’ve laid the foundation, now it’s time to raise the walls! I have a calendar full of amazing couples, we are working on some exciting projects at KLH and I am kicking off the year by building a grant-funded art installation for the city of Grand Rapids! I am prepared for things to not go my way, but at this moment is seems like all arrows point up!

That first post of the year when I tell you all my biggest hopes and dreams for the year. I have been doing this ritual for ages and I’m not going to stop now. The practice of writing down my goals is immensely therapeutic to me and sharing them with you gives me some accountability. Life in 2020 sure took an unexpected turn. My business took a big hit and trying to keep up with the blog while still making money and taking care of the kids was a lot. It still is a lot. But, I know what I’m working with this year and, while my goals are ambitious, I have factored current circumstances into said goals.

Our little Monroe turned 1 on September 5th! We celebrated with a Lion King themed birthday. It was a magical day celebrating our sweet boy. The talented Megan Schaap captured the details, family and guest of honor so perfectly!

I’ve been trying to get it together to get on here and give you a mid-year update, but life got crazy! As you know, this year has been wild! It’s simultaneously dragging on and moving at the speed of light. Coming into this year I had a calendar full of weddings, two clients I was doing other work for regularly and my hours increased for my interior design work. We were planning to take a European vacation, pay off credit cards and even remodel a bathroom. And then, Covid.

My three-prong approach to healing my psoriasis naturally. Read about my quest to heal my skin without prescriptions or steroids.

I don’t outfit myself with brand new Lulu Lemon every season. I don’t speak runner speak - split pace and PRs. I think I’ve run one 5k. Despite that, I am a runner. A personal essay about finding my spiritual practice and self identification.