Would you like to read a book that gets you inspired to care for and create a home where you feel happy and content? The book, Love The Home You Have, is like having a "coffee talk" date with a friend who puts it to you straight, with a touch of warmth, humor and heart. It's a little pep talk that to inspires you to love your home a little bit more. I'm honored to have been invited to complete a simple Love Your Home Challenge inspired by the new book, Love The Home You Have, written by my blogging friend Melissa @ The … [Read more...]
LoveFeast Girls ~ New Journeys
Our journey began almost 21 years ago. Within minutes of meeting each other we were dreaming about potential entrepreneurial things. We went on to raise our first 7 tinies together, spent countless hours sharing meals and shared a commercial space with two different businesses. My husband and I ran a coffee shop and Chris Ann sold her antiques on our third floor. Our lives took a major shift about nine years later and had our families move miles apart. But, distance was never a deterrent. We continued to dream and scheme a … [Read more...]
Voxer: A Tool for Friendship & Business
We discovered Voxer about a year ago. It was introduced to us by a group of friends. It quickly made it's way into our own friendship and has become an invaluable tool. Here are a couple of quick facts about Voxer: What is Voxer? Voxer is like a walkie talkie, but a sophisticated one. With this program you can send voice messages, pictures, as well as texts. Where can I use Voxer? You can use Voxer on your phone or desk top. We use it on our phones.Personally we have found huge benefits for using Voxer: Voxer basic is … [Read more...]
Better Together
Two weekends ago Kristin and I were together in Baltimore. Which makes being apart today, Kristin's Birthday, somewhat bearable. Happy Birthday to my bff and biz partner! Here is to another year filled with JOY and all sorts of good things! Over that weekend we savored every moment, doing the things we love, sharing dinner with friends, planing and talking over our business and catching up. Of course in order to run our business we talk everyday on the phone or skype, but nothing beats being together in real … [Read more...]
How To Choose One Word For The Year
Have you heard about the trend of choosing one word as your theme for the upcoming year? The idea is to choose one word as an expression of a goal that you want to accomplish or work towards in your life for that year. Yes it's February 1st and 2014 has begun - but it's not to late to create intention around what you want your future to look like. Having ONE WORD to focus on, is like driving down a long highway with your word at the horizon. It might take a while to get there, but your location is on the horizon and you … [Read more...]
Life ~ Best of 2013
Our LIFE category is where we share a bit more of the behind the scenes of the LoveFeast lifestyle. You will see a bit into our personal lives here as well as the beauty and inspiration we find along our journey. This year we started the year going to NYC Gift Fair. It was there we found these beautiful hand embellished dishes which have become a popular item in LoveFeast Shop. NY International Gift Fair This past summer we packed in all the good things that make summer special. LoveFeast Instagram Summer … [Read more...]
LoveFeast Instagram Summer Memories
Are you on Instagram? It's a fun downloadable app for capturing and sharing photos. Kristin and I have found it to be a creative and fun outlet for capturing and sharing beauty, memories and inspiration! On Instagram you can see a bit of our personal moments as well as some shop "behind the scenes" happenings in our LoveFeast Shop. Follow LoveFeast on Instagram HERE Where we share behind the scenes ~ our life, our shop and the beauty & inspiration we find all around us on our journey! Our summer looked a little like … [Read more...]
BlogLove™ Refresh & Renew Recap
Some weeks ago we hosted another BlogLove™ blogger networking event in Chris Ann's hometown of Minneapolis. We had a great time meeting local bloggers new and old who came out for some small bites, inspiration and networking. This BlogLove™ theme was "Refresh & Renew. We spread out a LoveFeast Table filled with delicious treats to go along with the signature drink from the evening, jarred Moss Mojitos fresh from a bucket of ice. Our amazing location hosts, Tina and Ryan of the sustainable … [Read more...]
BlogLove “Refresh & Renew” Minneapolis
We are really excited for BlogLove Refresh & Renew! As always we will have a lovely table of bites and refreshments and a fun gathering of creative and inspiring people. And, a great swag bag filled with some goodies as you leave! ~ Oh and don't forget that after-party. DON'T FORGET TO PURCHASE YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE. At our March 9th event at Moss Envy we are excited to have Liv Lane join us for an inspiring message on how to stay inspired and to continue feel … [Read more...]