Every Thanksgiving has looked different for us, between hosting or traveling. For the first time this year, we kept it slow and just us. We spent the evening before prepping the house, the food, and creating the tablescape so there wouldn’t be much to do when we first woke up…
Read MoreI love the holidays and I really enjoy the opportunity it provides to create traditions with our family. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, we wanted to invest some time on the front end helping Emet understand thankfulness and what it means to be thankful…
Read MoreOctober felt a little extra special this year. I felt more settled and all cozied up in our home. Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the cool fresh air with everything seeming a bit spookier - creating special and enjoyable memories with Emet and Abner made it even better…
Read MoreSaturday marked the official beginning of the fall season along with the cooler weather. It’s hard to believe that we’ve almost been back in Louisville for a full year now. I’ve been thinking about this last year and some of the wonderful memories we made just a few days after arriving in town…
Read MoreOrganizing a wedding should be a joyful experience - not a stressful one. Here are some things I've found helpful to think through when organizing and planning a wedding…
Read MoreI recently created some logo design work for a screen printing and embroidery company called Accent on Life. Whether you're getting started with design work or if you've been doing this sort of thing for a while and you're interested in getting some inspiration from someone else's process, I hope you enjoy this post...
Read MoreI know the holidays have come and gone and that I've shared most of the things in this blog already, but I still wanted to put all the special memories together in one place so I don't forget what Christmas in 2017 was like...
Read MoreAs we close out 2017 and the first full year of blogging at JacinthaPayne.com, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of "reader favorites" from the year. Here are 10 of the most read blog posts...
Read MoreIf you are trying to think of some quick ideas, look no further. I've put together a list of 10 great stocking stuffers "for him." The best part is that all of these are available on Amazon Prime...
Read MoreChristmas is just around the corner! There always seems to be a bit of last minute shopping that needs to be done. If you are trying to think of some quick ideas, look no further. I've put together a list of 10 great stocking stuffers "for her"...
Read MoreI don't have any background in arranging flowers, but I've always had a love for the creative. At times, trying new things can feel challenging because of the unknown, but I wasn't about to allow it to keep me from doing something creative that could bring so much fulfillment and joy in the process. I just loved the flowers we chose and how it all came together, and was honored to be a part of her day in such a special way...
Read MoreOne of the resources I look to for inspiration and motivation is reading books by creative and organized people. I've put together a list of some of my favorites, and hope they do the same for you. I love each of these for different reasons, and recommend checking them out...
Read MorePlanning an event for someone can be daunting, especially when it is connected to such an important life event like a wedding. But it doesn't have to be; if you have a plan and stick to it, it can be a fun and exciting experience...
Read MoreDesigning your table setting is a fun opportunity to express care, consideration, and your creativity. It's a process that I'm forever changing and growing - no two of my table settings are ever the same...
Read MoreShowers are a sweet opportunity to show love and appreciation to someone you care about. I love planning and thinking of new and creative ways to make a shower unique...
Read MoreCalvin and I have had a tradition of celebrating "Birthday Weeks" in our home. As our birthdays approach, we pick when the week begins and when it will end. Each day holds its own unique part of the week-long festivities. But one thing is for sure, there will be lots and lots of cake...
Read MoreChristmas morning we begin the day with Christmas music to set the mood, breakfast, and family time opening gifts…
Read MoreWe've been so excited to begin implementing traditions and things to look forward to each year. This year we decided to have a slow morning with breakfast, coffee, and snuggling together as we watched the parade…
Read MoreI'm a fan of Halloween. Growing up it was always one of my favorites. I love that you know its approaching because the smell in the air changes and it gets a bit crisper. I love the ghosts. I love the skeletons. And I LOVE dressing up…
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