Author: Lindy

My name is Lindy, I'm in my 20s, and I have a passion for creativity! I love photography, graphic design, travel, cycling, and trying new things. I have a list of "30 goals before I'm 30," which include trying things like rock climbing, going on a mission trip, visiting Italy, and learning to sew. So far I've completed 15 of the 30 goals with 3 years to go!

Photos of the Day: The “Nesting” Phase

On By LindyIn home projects, photography

I’ve been going through the “nesting” phase of pregnancy for, oh, about the last 8 months. I’ve wanted to get lots of projects done around the house before the baby comes. (Just ask my poor husband.) In January, with the help of my parents, we painted all the trim and doors in our bedroom and master bathroom. Below are before, during, and after photos.

Before painting our trim
The chaos during trim-painting
An after shot, showing the bright trim and closet doors

And a few weeks ago, my husband and I (mostly him) painted this bookshelf for the baby room. I forgot to take a before picture, but it was a cheap, fake wood bookshelf we bought on Craigslist for $15. I think it looks so cute now! Next up – we’re getting siding put on our house starting tomorrow. Baby K better not make an appearance until after they’re done banging on the side of our house!

We painted this little bookshelf white and tangerine for the baby room. We’ve already got a nice stock of books!

Photos of the Day: Blizzard of Oz

On By LindyIn nature, photography

I’ve heard the snowstorm that blew through the Midwest yesterday referred to as the Blizzard of Oz. We have crazy weather in Missouri, but this was a lot of snow. As in, a foot of snow. I’m so grateful that I was able to work from home the last two days rather than venture out on the treacherous roads. It made the falling snow much more peaceful. I didn’t even mind helping my husband shovel the driveway this morning. Here are a few shots from around our house.

Graphic Design | Baby Room Owl Prints

On By LindyIn design2 Comments

After looking around on etsy and realizing that purchasing and framing prints for our baby room would be expensive, I decided to make my own! Two of the 12×12 prints are shown below – the third one has the baby’s name so I didn’t want to post it yet. We’re making progress on the room, and we’re going to reveal the gender this weekend at a shower, so stay tuned for some exciting updates! Any guesses on boy vs. girl? (Please don’t comment if you already know.)

 

Photos of the Day: Girls Weekend

On By LindyIn photography, travel2 Comments

I just returned from a fabulous three-day girls weekend trip with some of my best friends! Here are a few photos to recap the trip.


Lodges at Table Rock Lake – the 6-bedroom house we stayed at in Branson, Missouri.


I was sad to miss out on the tasting part of the Stone Hill Winery tour, but I guess it was for a good cause. 😉


We had lots of time to relax, do our nails, play games, and watch movies. Can’t get better than that!


Celebrating Mandy’s birthday with brownies and ice cream. She’s so photogenic – even when she’s in the middle of blowing out candles.


I might have caught not one, but two huge rolls from Lambert’s Cafe – Home of the Throwed Rolls. (Thanks for snapping the photo, Mandy.)

Our Family of Cats

On By LindyIn photography

My parents, sister, and myself all got new cats this summer, so we got to experience the holidays with the new additions for the first time. I was surprised our black cat, Emmett, didn’t bother our Christmas tree once. Toby, my parents’ kitten, was another story. He may be full-grown now, but he’s a bundle of energy!