{a heart shaped donut from a friend}

Happy Friday! I’m especially excited because my two wonderful children are home with me today. In Connecticut, President Lincoln’s Birthday is a legal holiday and we’re taking full advantage of a “no school day” to hang out with friends in the morning and grab some lunch later. Even better, they have Monday off from school as well, so we have a long weekend to look forward to. Whatever your plans are, I hope that you have a great weekend and a Happy Valentine’s Day! Starting on Monday, I will be dedicating a week-long series on tips for hosting an Academy Awards Viewing Party!

{one of the most heart-felt love letters that I have ever read from a Civil War soldier to his wife}

{we got more snow this week, this is a photo from our kitchen window}

{loving my new window seat pillows}

{glammed up glitter candy bar bag}

{flowers and fern over the kitchen sink}