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23/05/2024

I heard this thought on a podcast recently coming from a female wrestler… I know… twins 💁🏼‍♀️but it stood out to me!

She mentioned that many people do not give it their all because then they will have an excuse in case it fails. “Ah, I could have done that but I didn’t have the time.” “Ah, I definitely could have made it but I didn’t give it my all”.
Having that to fall back on in case what you have is not enough. Because saying “I just didn’t give it my all” is easier than saying “I did do my ultimate best but I just wasn’t good enough”. There is that fear of potential failure.

Idk thought that was interesting 😁 Just reminded me of so many things I half committed to because I wasn’t sure I would make it to my desired outcome.

15/05/2024

The aroma of spring 🌸🌷 blooms are still in full swing!

30/04/2024

The femininity of spring 🌸🌷

20/04/2024

How lucky am I to experience spring yet again!🌷 I think about the song I attached to these photos often. Especially on the days with less than ideal weather … which is often in the North 🥲 It means “ Nature does not have bad weather, every type of weather is blessing” Maybe we needed a little more rain or a little more snow. Maybe the earth needed to rest just a little bit longer. But if I come home, and it snows… I will flip 🙃

19/04/2024

A night to remember ✨ Thank you to for such a memorable show! My two loves came together- bridal fashion in an a beautiful historic atmosphere 🫶🏻

05/04/2024

I think one of the most important decisions you’ll make in life is choosing your spouse. A literal life long partner! Through the years (especially the last few) I recognized what an important quality it is to have an encouraging and supportive spouse. This man over here jumps on every idea I have- is down for any adventure! He also believes in me more than I believe in myself. I only hope I can imitate as much support for his endeavors as he does for mine.
Just the biggest shout out to the leader of our family 😘😘

04/04/2024

Much needed family get away to sun ☀️

31/12/2023

2023🫶🏻 too many blessings to count

22/12/2023

Just a girl, matching her wallpaper 🫶🏻

16/10/2023

Tunnels of arches and terracotta 🤌🏼 ITS COMING TO LIFE!! I just sat in this room (in my swivel chair lol) and soaked it all in! I’m a very busy body and just go from one thing to the next. But it’s good to slow down and see the creation.

Thank you God for blessing us with this home! We truly see that it was an incredible opportunity and miracle that we love here ❤️

06/10/2023

Last October 🥹 before Ruslan showed us his menace personality, that we love so dearly! 😆🤌🏼

17/03/2023

https://youtu.be/pYESEqrxhB8

Hello Lovelies!This weekend I filmed my buying trip at the Bridal Market in Chicago. This is the first bridal mart presentation of the year - and is usually ...

02/12/2022

Annual Christmas photos with my boys 🥹 the last photos is from this time last year!

21/11/2022

Hair wash day… must document 😆

16/11/2022

It’s snowing here so here are two very quick movie recommendations that you can watch with your husband and he won’t hate every minute of it 🙃

1. Rosaline (HULU) - I’ve watched it twice already! Based on the trailer I wasn’t very interested but I am so glad I did! I made Filipp watch it with me and he laughed the entire time! Such an easy movie! It’s a take on Romeo and Juliet but from her cousins POV. Hilarious and very well done! Watch watch watch!

2. The Lost City (Amazon Prime) Sandra Bullock is in it, need I say more 😆 Very light hearted, your very typical romantic comedy that is extremely sarcastic. Filipp also watched the entire thing with me. Very entertaining and such an easy watch!

Let me know your thoughts! Have you seen these?!

09/11/2022

Ooo were you just admiring that Spanish tile? Please do 🙋🏼‍♀️
We almost didn’t do the accent and I am so glad I am not kicking myself for missing out on this opportunity.

As you can tell minimalism and neutrals are not happening once again. I tried but then I saw gold crystal knobs… so here we are. Spanish style with a French kick 🙃🍋

EP 2 of the Reno series is up! (Link in bio) we are covering everything that has been done to the house since we got it! Lots of fun before and after.

I also teach you how to make an iced chai with sweet cold foam! So if that’s your thing… it’s right in the beginning.✨🤌🏼
(This sounds like I am trying to lure you into my van by bribing you with candy. Instead of candy it’s chai and instead of a van it’s my video). 👍

24/10/2022

A mothers looooveee😘😘😘😘😘

17/10/2022

Woke up feeling a bit homesick.
It’s weird, I’m “home”, but this space doesn’t feel like it’s mine.

My surroundings effect me quite a bit. Last year when we moved out of our home - it was like a shock to my system. For a few months my surroundings were no longer my own.

Then we moved into the apartment - it felt like a breath of fresh air! I have “my” own kitchen. My own space. It took a few months to acclimate to living downtown again- especially with two kids. Towards summer time, it felt like home!

Every corner decorated, the furniture filling the spaces perfectly. All you have to do is just live in it🤗

Now we are in our home! I love it, l love this home but it’s a project. I walk around reminding myself that we will do this and this - to make this space how I would like it.
I guess it’s just hard living in a transitional period.
I find myself looking at buying furniture just to have something in the rooms rather than letting my creativity brew and slowing down.

I know all the right words - what I would say if my friend was in this limbo.

But sometimes all I need is a day to have all those feelings.

It could also be the cozy season approaching us. Christmas right around the corner. I just want to snuggle up and decorate but we have floors to do, walls to paint, bathrooms to “de creepify 😂”

Everything beautiful takes time.

I’ve heard this before - it takes 6 months for a place to feel like home.

5 more months to go 💓

14/10/2022

The honorable mentions 👏 Last one is my favorite. Going to break Pinterest with that one 🥲

26/09/2022

Baby wearing heaven all weekend long 🥹

The past few weeks Ruslan has been growing so quickly. I feel time with him as a baby is like water that I’m trying to catch but it’s slipping through my fingers. I’m sure fellow moms know the feeling. The first birthday is creeping up and I just want it go away 😭

16/09/2022

Empty house walk through video is up! If you are interested in seeing the home in its demo era✌🏻 go ahead and have a look or 😆

I hope you thoroughly enjoy the golden room with the fluffy green carpet that resembles grass 🙋🏼‍♀️

We are calling this new home our little villa! I guess going to Greece last spring really left an imprint on Filipp and I. The design style for the home is very much Old World European with a Spanish Style ✨

Just trust the process and my imagination!

We are sooooo excited!

07/09/2022

Soooo please enjoy!!! We (well I) decided to hire a photographer to take our photos in Dubrovnik on our 6 Year Wedding Anniversary!

I’m sure all my couples can relate on the fact that getting photos together is very difficult! (That are no stretched out selfies lol)

Look at these!! I will treasure these for ever and ever!

Happy Anniversary Filippka!! You are my greatest blessing! We’d look so good in Scotland for our 7 year… just letting you know 🤭

25/08/2022

It’s good to be hoooommeee!!! We get our house keys today!! There is this one little wall I want to knock down before we officially move. We have a contractor coming out today (aka my besties🤭) to see if it’s possible and then we moooove!!

19/08/2022

Say hello to a girl who cannot switch time zones and has been staying up until 4am every night 🙋🏼‍♀️We have yet to see a sunrise 🙃🙃

17/08/2022

Here she is! The swimsuit I spent way too much on and was too intimidated to returnnn🙋🏼‍♀️🫠 So I’ll be wearing it every time I go swimming now, for the rest of my life. Let’s add a note to just go ahead and bury me in it. Get that moneys worth! 🙃Note to self 1,600kn is indeed $216🤌🏼

15/08/2022

We CLOSED ON OUR HOUSE!!! Praise God everything went through and we are officially home owners!!! Here is a sneak peek of our lovely garden with over 100 perennials! Also we have a wide selection of rocks 🤌🏼 Solomon is THRIVING!

Thank you to everyone who has been keeping us in your prayers and for all the words of encouragement during the closing process. It was something 😆

25/07/2022

The very last of the Lupines!! Note to self, go see them in the beginning of July next year so you don’t have to drive to the Canadian boarder 🙋🏼‍♀️ HOWEVER! Absolutely worth it!! Was this little bunch on the side of the road by a swampy ditch… maybe🙃 BUT seeing these flowers and their beautiful colors in person was surreal!

11/07/2022

Hair appreciation post 🙋🏼‍♀️🥹
Guys, we are getting there!

… yes that is a full blown tent in Solomons room 🤌🏼🔥

27/06/2022

Let’s all please acknowledge Solomons art that is very proudly presented EVERYWHERE 👍

Also will be taking lots of pictures with out current tree filled window views. Our bulldozer and tattoo parlor view is now covered in a sea of green!

25/06/2022

My little blessings 🥹✨