all good things.

So much good lately, I wanted to write it all down…

// I had honestly, the BEST August. I went to New York City, home to Syracuse + Skaneateles Lake, took part in an amazing blogger overnight in the Catskills in New York, spent a week in Cape Cod and a day in Martha’s Vineyard, and hiked 3 long glorious days in the White Mountains in New Hampshire. It may be September, but I feel like I’ll be riding high on my sweet summer for a good long while.

// We have been working like mad on our house these last few weeks and this past weekend we really hit a good stride and got SO MUCH DONE! Projects include: setting up our two porches (check), getting rid of old clutter + furniture we don’t use or have space for anymore (check, check), painting white— the trim in our bedroom, the kitchen cabinets, a few book shelves, an old wooden ladder (check, check, check, check), setting up the turn table (CHECK!), and I also went to town spray painting a new to us filing cabinet GOLD this weekend. SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND. (Check.)

// We’re simplifying a lot with our new space and I’m feeling super good about it. The space itself is bigger, but the closet space is smaller, which means less room for all my junk/old clothes/papers and stuff that don’t matter NO MORE. I’m still a clutter-free work in progress, but I’m into it, and hopefully I’ll get there eventually.

// Gearing up for another Whole 30 in the coming weeks! Whoop! This time I really want to strive for long term commitment. It was going pretty well until our move in July, and then OUT THE WINDOW. Bagels for lunch. Pastries for breakfast. Once we get our kitchen fully set up though, I’m jumping back on the train. It just feels too good not to, you know?

// School has started and I am feeling GRAND about it. I spent a lot of time organizing my classroom and getting everything set up so my year can run smoothly. Plus the kids are so stinking cute. Summer be my jam. but this class is going to be a great one. Best ever, maybe? I can feel it.

// Speaking of home/school, they are now only 10 minutes away from each other! I don’t have to drive on any highways and traffic is a thing of the past. GLORY BE TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST AND PEACE TO HIS PEOPLE ON EARTH. If you know how much I hate commuting, then you understand that this is H-UGE.

// My parents are coming this weekend! And we are heading to a Red Sox game on Saturday, my first in a few years! (I can deal with the heat, but fingers crossed the rain stays away.)

// Lastly (for now!), my friend Jolie (from Brim Papery!) and I are collaborating together to create a 2015 calendar! My photos + her amazing lettering + beautiful inspiring words. We are giddy giddy at the thought of it! The both of us! I’ll be sure to keep you updated on the release date, but it’s Jolie that’ll be selling them in her shop so you’ll want to follow along for the latest and greatest news on that front. Plus, and I mean this in the BEST way (because you know I love you, Jolie!), she’s the WORST at keeping secrets and will prob show off all the months before it’s released. HA! So give a follow and purchase one come October! YAY!!!

… A pretty good happy list for a Wednesday, I think. What’s new and good for you?!? XO