Category Archives: Love
DIY: Heart Chandelier
One of my mom’s best friends from childhood is an amazingly-crafty person! While I’ve not met her, I’ve learned so much about her and her crafting abilities from my mom who just raves about her talents. Proof of her abilities are below – a heart-chandelier that she made for her granddaughters nursery. Cute, huh?! I … Continue reading »
Scenes from a Birthday
What a day! Surprise messages on the bathroom mirror, flowers delivered to my office, blue skies and sunshine, and lots of “happy birthday’s” from loved ones makes turning 32 not so bad! Thanks everyone for the birthday love – you know how to make a girl feel special! Continue reading »
Anne, Will You Accept These Roses?
Happy Valentine’s Day! This morning I woke up to these and a note from Michael that read “Anne, will you accept these roses?” Clearly, our Monday night Bachelor TV watching is having a positive influence on him! (And, of course I accepted!) Hope you are spending the day with a loved one! Continue reading »
Love Is Sweet
Ever have a day that just makes you smile from ear to ear? A day when you’re just overwhelmed with love and happiness? Well I did yesterday and all I can say is, wow! So what happened yesterday you may wonder… Well, yesterday my mom, Liz, and sister-in-law, Megan, threw an engagement party for Michael … Continue reading »
Deee-Lish!
The fix to my sweet tooth tonight. Not too bad of a pre-Valentine’s gift if I say so myself! Continue reading »
Hearts Abound
Who’s excited for Valentine’s Day? Me! I love Valentine’s Day. To me it’s the chance to show all your loved ones how much you care about them. And, what better way to show someone you care than with a handmade valentine? Between Michael, my family and friends I’ve got lots of valentines to start making! … Continue reading »
Today I’m Thankful For…
My lady friends! With all that goes on in life :: work, work, home-”work”, and unexpected craziness :: days can go by before I think to touch-base with my lady friends. But, over the last two days I’ve had great conversations with several of my lovely ladies! Our talks have reinvigorated me and, for that, … Continue reading »
Fabric Design = Best Gift Ever!
One of the best Christmas presents I received this year was done in kahootz by my sister-in-law, Megan and my mom, Liz. Together they surprised me with a pair of custom designed tea towels. Now, these aren’t your average tea towels, instead they’re quite special. And, what makes them so special is the fact that … Continue reading »
A Fresh New Look
Notice anything different? Yep, that’s right! DoaAC has a new, fresh look and design! After some internal deliberation I decided to make the leap from Blogger to Word Press :: movin’ on up…! One of my resolutions/goals for the year was to continue with the DoaAC and thought that I’d transfer to a more “advance” … Continue reading »