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August 1, 2022      Leave a Comment

Welcome to A Little More Lovely, a blog all about making everything in life from celebrations to home education a little more beautiful. Pardon my construction dust as this blog is currently getting a makeover. You're going to see parties, home decor, the occasional home improvement project, and a ton of homeschool content as I jump back into elementary education with my preschooler. I'm so excited to have so many more resources at hand than when I started this journey 11 years ago with my ...

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This month, I’ll be sharing a bit about our home This month, I’ll be sharing a bit about our homeschool for the #buildingournest challenge along with @wilkinsonnest. I’m so excited to be using her beautiful A Year of Tales curriculum for our preschooler this year. 

Today, I’m sharing our homeschool spaces. With a 12 year gap between my oldest and youngest student (my middle, pictured, attends public school) we haven’t had need for a dedicated space in some time. We start at the dining room table and literally move through our day, kitchen, backyard, the lake, cozy couch corners and strangely our stairs. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 

Let me know if you want a more in depth tour, I’ll be sharing my organization and our library later this month, I’m still waiting on some deliveries 🤫 📦 📦 📦 😆
Ever wanted to have dinner in the Upside Down? I h Ever wanted to have dinner in the Upside Down? I had a last minute idea to throw together a @strangerthingstv inspired table for my son’s birthday dinner with friends. This is one of those party setups where pictures can’t do it justice. 

@partycity for the Walkman cake topper
@tablevogue for the tablecloth

#partyplanner #partyplanningmama #sweet16 #strangerthings #strangerthingsparty
This transformation makes me smile every time I wa This transformation makes me smile every time I walk past this bathroom. Why did I live tile & cabinets I hated for nearly a decade? I didn’t know that I could do it myself! 

Cabinets in dove white. @kraftmaid 
Tile from @flooranddecor 
Mirrors Project 62 @target 
Faucets 😍 @kingstonbrass 
Soap dispensers @sweetwaterdecor 
Shower curtain @serenaandlily 
Laundry basket @thecontainerstore
I’ve always wanted a cutting garden so this year I’ve always wanted a cutting garden so this year I created a huge garden…then freaking 🐇 ate my baby plants. After a second planting behind an ugly fence, I cut my first “harvest” today and it was totally worth it! Thinking about starting a garden? If I can do it you can too! 

#neglectfulgardener #cutflowergarden #sweetpeas #zinnialover
Still waiting on some back ordered hardware and bl Still waiting on some back ordered hardware and blinds but our primary bath is complete! For this update I removed the tole floors, vanity, toilet and the giant builder grade mirror. Added trim to the walls, painted, installed a new vanity (quartz counters & tub surround by professionals) and lighted mirrors, new faucets, toilet, shower doors and trim. I wish I could say it was a labor of love but about halfway I was like “I shoulda just painted the dang walls!” What are you DIYing this summer?
Our first time at Monster Jam. Mom was a little wo Our first time at Monster Jam. Mom was a little worried about the 2 wheels stunts 😆 Katie was nervous for about 6 seconds then she turned into a screaming maniac for #wildside #monsterjam #specialneeds #autismprincess #wildsidemonstertruck
A lovely lemon dinner for my beautiful mama’s bi A lovely lemon dinner for my beautiful mama’s birthday. I used her favorite polish pottery & tulips, another favorite, for a centerpiece. The menu is lemon inspired, Mediterranean salmon, fresh green beans, rice pilaf, mini lemon cheesecakes, mini chocolate cheesecakes, & sparkling lemonade. 🍋 #hobbylobby #birthdaydinner #partyplanner #sunshineandlemons #polishpottery #renditionspolishpottery
A perfect day for celebrating this beautiful boy t A perfect day for celebrating this beautiful boy turning 4! So many great Etsy finds used and the beautiful balloons from @evergrace_creations 💙🧡
What’s more fun for a January birthday girl tha What’s more fun for a January birthday  girl than a mermagical pool party?! Setting up all my “extra” on location is always hectic but we had all the important bases covered, fun balloons, yummy cupcakes, & a deliciously warm pool! 🧜🏼‍♀️
This is what friendship looks like. ⬆️ These f This is what friendship looks like. ⬆️ These friendships are some of the most nurturing and necessary relationships you’ll ever have, even in the season of motherhood when our texts/messages/hangouts are far between. I am in awe of the fierce, loving, and talented women I call friends! ❤️
If you can overdo Christmas, I’m sure we made a If you can overdo Christmas, I’m sure we made a run at it but it will always feel LESS without Papa.  I could picture him so clearly in amongst the piles of paper and boxes giving each of the kids their gifts and savoring their reactions as they ripped through his carefully wrapped packages to find something he & mom knew they would love (or that would drive mom crazy!) 

All day, I was thinking I wished for a quieter Christmas (probably because I’m also sick), but tonight when the house was finally quiet I remembered how blessed we are for a houseful of loud. 

Merry Christmas friends & family near and far. We are so grateful for you all and wish you and yours a new year abundant in blessings and joy!
Our gingerbread house decorating is a little compe Our gingerbread house decorating is a little competitive and always a riot! My personal favorites are my husband’s candy car, my oldest son’s peppermint satellite dish & trash can enclosure 🤣, & my niece’s peppermint icicles!
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This month, I’ll be sharing a bit about our home This month, I’ll be sharing a bit about our homeschool for the #buildingournest challenge along with @wilkinsonnest. I’m so excited to be using her beautiful A Year of Tales curriculum for our preschooler this year. 

Today, I’m sharing our homeschool spaces. With a 12 year gap between my oldest and youngest student (my middle, pictured, attends public school) we haven’t had need for a dedicated space in some time. We start at the dining room table and literally move through our day, kitchen, backyard, the lake, cozy couch corners and strangely our stairs. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 

Let me know if you want a more in depth tour, I’ll be sharing my organization and our library later this month, I’m still waiting on some deliveries 🤫 📦 📦 📦 😆
Ever wanted to have dinner in the Upside Down? I h Ever wanted to have dinner in the Upside Down? I had a last minute idea to throw together a @strangerthingstv inspired table for my son’s birthday dinner with friends. This is one of those party setups where pictures can’t do it justice. 

@partycity for the Walkman cake topper
@tablevogue for the tablecloth

#partyplanner #partyplanningmama #sweet16 #strangerthings #strangerthingsparty
This transformation makes me smile every time I wa This transformation makes me smile every time I walk past this bathroom. Why did I live tile & cabinets I hated for nearly a decade? I didn’t know that I could do it myself! 

Cabinets in dove white. @kraftmaid 
Tile from @flooranddecor 
Mirrors Project 62 @target 
Faucets 😍 @kingstonbrass 
Soap dispensers @sweetwaterdecor 
Shower curtain @serenaandlily 
Laundry basket @thecontainerstore
I’ve always wanted a cutting garden so this year I’ve always wanted a cutting garden so this year I created a huge garden…then freaking 🐇 ate my baby plants. After a second planting behind an ugly fence, I cut my first “harvest” today and it was totally worth it! Thinking about starting a garden? If I can do it you can too! 

#neglectfulgardener #cutflowergarden #sweetpeas #zinnialover
Still waiting on some back ordered hardware and bl Still waiting on some back ordered hardware and blinds but our primary bath is complete! For this update I removed the tole floors, vanity, toilet and the giant builder grade mirror. Added trim to the walls, painted, installed a new vanity (quartz counters & tub surround by professionals) and lighted mirrors, new faucets, toilet, shower doors and trim. I wish I could say it was a labor of love but about halfway I was like “I shoulda just painted the dang walls!” What are you DIYing this summer?
Our first time at Monster Jam. Mom was a little wo Our first time at Monster Jam. Mom was a little worried about the 2 wheels stunts 😆 Katie was nervous for about 6 seconds then she turned into a screaming maniac for #wildside #monsterjam #specialneeds #autismprincess #wildsidemonstertruck
A lovely lemon dinner for my beautiful mama’s bi A lovely lemon dinner for my beautiful mama’s birthday. I used her favorite polish pottery & tulips, another favorite, for a centerpiece. The menu is lemon inspired, Mediterranean salmon, fresh green beans, rice pilaf, mini lemon cheesecakes, mini chocolate cheesecakes, & sparkling lemonade. 🍋 #hobbylobby #birthdaydinner #partyplanner #sunshineandlemons #polishpottery #renditionspolishpottery
A perfect day for celebrating this beautiful boy t A perfect day for celebrating this beautiful boy turning 4! So many great Etsy finds used and the beautiful balloons from @evergrace_creations 💙🧡
What’s more fun for a January birthday girl tha What’s more fun for a January birthday  girl than a mermagical pool party?! Setting up all my “extra” on location is always hectic but we had all the important bases covered, fun balloons, yummy cupcakes, & a deliciously warm pool! 🧜🏼‍♀️
This is what friendship looks like. ⬆️ These f This is what friendship looks like. ⬆️ These friendships are some of the most nurturing and necessary relationships you’ll ever have, even in the season of motherhood when our texts/messages/hangouts are far between. I am in awe of the fierce, loving, and talented women I call friends! ❤️
If you can overdo Christmas, I’m sure we made a If you can overdo Christmas, I’m sure we made a run at it but it will always feel LESS without Papa.  I could picture him so clearly in amongst the piles of paper and boxes giving each of the kids their gifts and savoring their reactions as they ripped through his carefully wrapped packages to find something he & mom knew they would love (or that would drive mom crazy!) 

All day, I was thinking I wished for a quieter Christmas (probably because I’m also sick), but tonight when the house was finally quiet I remembered how blessed we are for a houseful of loud. 

Merry Christmas friends & family near and far. We are so grateful for you all and wish you and yours a new year abundant in blessings and joy!
Our gingerbread house decorating is a little compe Our gingerbread house decorating is a little competitive and always a riot! My personal favorites are my husband’s candy car, my oldest son’s peppermint satellite dish & trash can enclosure 🤣, & my niece’s peppermint icicles!
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