Daria’s Life

I can hardly believe that I’m going to blog about apples, but I recently discovered JAZZ apples at our local grocery store and have gone back several times to keep replenishing our supply. They are crisp, juicy with a delicious zip to them, and the crunch is fantastic. I was enjoying one at my [...]

While I was in Calgary this weekend I was able to quickly wisk my way over to Sephora with my MIL. It’s such a fun and girly place to shop, and their products are out of this world awesome. I snagged some Dior mascara and have been using it since I got back. It’s the [...]

I was feeling sorry for myself today, my son Brigs is celebrating his 6th Birthday and it’s been emotional for me. I guess it’s just because he still feels so little to me, and the number SIX just blares out how truly grownup my kids are getting!
In the midst of my mid-morning Mommy [...]

A few months ago Old Red Barn Co. did an awesome Quilt Giveaway on their popular blog.
Fast forward to present time and they’re doing it again!!! This time it’s a quilt made with Ginger Blossom fabrics from Sandi Henderson! Talk about beautiful, I can’t tell you how much I am coveting this quilt. [...]

I was out running errands today and right next to my “errand” store was Payless shoes. I had to run in and check out the sales, they have a big one going on right now and I’ve been on the hunt for a new dressy pump. Check out what are now in my closet!

They [...]

Get ready for the AWESOME-NESS!! We took our boys to see KungFu Panda and they were riveted (including Noah). Thanks to Carolyn (super dental assistant) from Nathan’s office who supplied tickets to the premiere for our whole clan! Nate has some pics of us in the theatre before the show, but they’re on his iphone [...]

A big big thrill from my trip to Market in Portland was the time I spent with fabric designer extraordinaire Anna Maria Horner.
The first thing you notice about her is how lovely she is in person, dark gorgeous hair cut shorter in the back and tapered forward to show off her stunning features, [...]

For the past few days I’ve been immersed in the creative kingdom of International Quilt Market (in Portland). Boutique Cafe was given special access within the show to videotape and interview a plethora of our fabric and designer heroine’s and (heros). Taking along my amazing team of Megan from Brassy Apple and Amelia [...]

A few months ago I shared a super cool website called Sk*rt that I adored. It was started by three women, moms like you and me!
Well long story short, they needed to change their name… Now Sk*rt is called Kirtsy and truthfully I like the name even better now! So check it out [...]