cozy
(adjective)
1. enjoying warmth
2. marked by contentment or comfort
3. marked by intimacy of family or a close group

i’ve taken to making all things cozy.
tea on fridays with audrey.
homemade soup as often as possible.
a couple new blankets that are so so soft.
i’ve even found myself listening to a crackling fire playlist because i adore the sound so much during winter!
jason got a position in november working mostly from home so it feels like the epitome of being snug as a bug in a rug :)
what are your favorite winter things?
belle vie (beautiful life),
– melanie –
mark your calendar for saturday, april 11th – easter weekend @ ashland, the henry clay estate! that darling outfit can do double duty! i’m so grateful for the fun of seeing you and creating a time capsule together…you already know it, but these go fast.
when: saturday, april 11th
where: ashland, the henry clay estate (lexinton, ky)
kindly pick your preferred time (hurry, there are just 3 spots left!)…note: there will be a spot to pay as soon as you select a time.
details: a 15-20 minute mini session, $175 session fee
1-3 people/children, for additional siblings/family members please add $25/person.
prints, digital files, etc are purchased a la carte after you’ve had a chance to see the images.
my most favorite thing ever. you, at home! if you’re looking toward summer/fall, just jot us a note and we’ll get it reserved (info@melaniemauer.com)
- 01
love brooke romney’s #teentalktuesday and the gathering of ideas for teen conversations (heard about them here)
- 02
a friend shared her grandmother’s personal history with me – a gorgeous 3 volume book set that has images for each year of her life, a drawing of her wedding gown, a hand drawn ‘memory map’ of the neighborhoods she lived in (that did me in!!) and so much more. i fell in love with this thoughtful woman i’d never met and i’ve been contemplating how to create something similar. i came across these writing prompts and outline that will help. do you see older family photos and just want to know more? me, too!!
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a feel good something you can watch with a kiddo if they’re under the weather. i’ve only seen this episode but it was adorable and i’m pretty sure it had me smiling bigger for 3 weeks!!
- 04
is it odd to already know what roof you want on your next home?
- 05
the happiest postcard ever!
Melanie,
Just a quick note to thank you again for being a part of Lindsey and Sam’s wedding and helping to make the day as perfect and as smooth as it was! You are so sweet and so is Sandi! A special thanks to you for helping with little Collier! You have a special way with kids!
Thanks again,
Kim
[ holidays not to be forgotten ]
march:
7 – national cereal day
19 – absolutely incredible kid day (the perfect excuse to take them out for an unexpected treat!)
20 – international day of happiness (a favorite around here!)
21 – memory day (share a sweet memory with someone you love)
25 – national waffle day
april:
poetry month
11 – national pet day
12 – grilled cheese day
16 – national high five day
23 – national picnic day
may:
2 – derby day!!
5 – cinco de mayo
10 – clean up your room day (this might come in handy!)
11 – mothers day