Hey, friends! I’ve been hinting at this post for a few weeks now, and it’s finally here. I am so excited to be able to share about my small business with you, and start my series sharing my blogging process, starting with my favorite resources and what I use for my blog. Read on for…
introducing daisies & design co. and my favorite blogging resources {my blogging process, pt. 1}
a beautiful garden tour
Hello, my friends! My family recently went on summer vacation (more on that later!) and on our last day, we visited this absolutely beautiful public garden, overflowing with flowers, a lily pond, and so many other pretty things. If you love flowers and nature, this post is for you! We were looking up a free,…
introducing my historical middle grade novel: the bensons {chapter one}
Hey, friends! I mentioned last week that I was going to share the first chapter of my latest historical fiction middle-grade novel, The Bensons, and so, here it is! I’m about to start going through edits from my alpha readers (Shoutout to Alannah, Molly, Lily, Adele, Bella, Heaven, Aliya, and my other readers for their…
in which memorial day is celebrated, the garden is planted, and the pond is explored {may life update}
Hey, friends! We’re almost halfway through 2023 which seems crazy! It also seems like a good time for a life update post since I have tons of photography to share and there has been a lot going on lately! It’ll be a lot like my monthly reviews but with pictures and more about what’s going…
8+ middle-grade books for your summer book list {2023 version}
Hey, friends! Today, I’ll be sharing 8+ of my favorite middle-grade books for you to read this summer! Summer is the perfect time to get a lot of reading in, and I hope this post inspires you! And if you’re looking for a reading challenge to participate in, Kaley @ Words is hosting a great…
of wild violets, tea cups, fascinators & vanilla cake {spring tea party inspo}
Hey, friends! For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of having a real fancy tea party. (After all, what little girl hasn’t wanted to do that?) Recently, I was sick and I told my mom about the idea, and she said to go for it! And so, thanks to lots of planning, last…
made new {spring photography 2023}
Hey, friends! Today, I have so many beautiful photos for you today. Spring has finally arrived, and I’ve spent so much time being outside, taking walks in our creeks, exploring the woods, and enjoying all of the trees and flowers blooming! Enjoy lots of spring flowers, golden hour glow, dogwood tree blossoms, and a sunset!…
where i read books for free & my current reads
Hey, friends! I rarely ever actually buy books. Except I’m always reading or listening to something. So for today’s post, I thought it’d be a good time to share where I read books at without having to pay a cent. To go along with that, I’ll be sharing what books I’m currently reading and listening…
my favorite blueberry lemon muffin recipe
Hello, my friends! I recently made these muffins when I was looking for a springy dessert to make, and they turned out to be SO good that I wanted to share them with you! They’re exploding with blueberries, and have just the perfect hint of lemon. Plus, muffins are perfect for breakfast, or snacks. (Night…
penpal 101: goodies, envelope art & things to do with your penpal {ft. the pen pal paperie}
Hello, my friends! I am SO excited for this post! Firstly, because I love pen paling and I can’t wait to share more ideas with you (see my two other penpal posts here). And secondly, because I reached out to Candi @ The Pen Pal Paperie last month, and she kindly sent me some of…