The House That Lars Built

06/01/2026

May brought the end of the school year and a blast into summer. We just got back from California and mama already needs a vacation (from her problems, as What About Bob would say). But dreams came true.

1. The Magic Kingdom
2. disneyland is basically like bleeding out money
3. If you follow along on stories you already saw the raccoon debacle. I caught this guy twice!
4. Almost done with the wallpaper in the stairwell
5. Use my new tablecloth with my great-grandmother’s dinnerware.
6. Never thought this would be me!
7. My friend is a genius and I finally get to pour into her book, Mouse Town with my boys. She sent us a craft box, which kept them busy for days!
8. Spreading the gospel about tin embossing.
9. My sister and her fam!
10. Found an oasis in California that kept us busy for most of the trip.
11. I’m getting old.
12. For as long as he’ll let me!
13. Sweetest little buds
14. This was my favorite ride when I was their age.
15. Coming along!
16. Always at !
17. Baby Beach in Dana Point
18. Snuggling on top of two little bodies
19. Family room redo
20. No on the Box Elder Data Center!

How was your May?!?!?

05/29/2026

Tuesday Try-On is serving up three summer dresses, all under $50, and honestly...how am I supposed to choose?

🌼 Dress #1: A flower-embroidered sundress that feels like it belongs in a field of wildflowers with a basket of strawberries.

🌸 Dress #2: A floral print number that is giving garden party, farmer’s market, and “yes, I did wake up looking this cheerful.”

💚 Dress #3: A bright grass green dress that practically glows. If summer had an official color, I think this might be it.

The best part? Every single one is under $50, which means you can look like a million bucks while spending significantly less.

Which one gets your vote: 🌼, 🌸, or 💚? Comment DRESSES for the links to shop!

05/19/2026

Tuesday Try On but make it a summer personality test ☀️
1. Green striped dress for pretending you summer in the south of France.
2. Business up top, Victorian picnic maiden at the bottom. Honestly? She contains multitudes.
3. The blue chambray dress that shocked me with how good it is and how good the price is (under $40!). Paired with the cutest green shoes that make me feel like I have my life together for exactly 12 minutes.
Which one are you stealing from my closet first?
Comment DRESSES for all the links to shop the looks!

05/17/2026

I’m not going to point out the cake we brought, but pick out the best one and let’s believe that’s it. 🫣. Thanks for having us ! So fun!

05/12/2026

Tuesday Try-On: summer dress edition ☀️

Today’s lineup:

A dreamy, flowy number that makes you want to twirl through a farmers market with an iced drink in hand.
A blue-and-white striped dress with a tailored fit and belted sash that says, “Yes, I do have my life together,” even if I absolutely do not.

AND somehow both are under $50 which feels medically impossible these days.

One is breezy artist-on-holiday energy, the other is coastal grandmother goes to a meeting. Naturally, I want both personalities at all times.

Which one are you picking?? Comment DRESSES to shop both!

05/11/2026

Old me is like 🫣. Anyone else trying something new?

05/10/2026

Mother’s Day can bring up complicated feelings and I’ve experienced them all. I’m really grateful to grow and learn at every stage of life in this complicated and beautiful, magical, and humbling adventure we call motherhood and life. It’s expanded my capacity to love and see others pain. Happy Mother’s Day to you in whatever way you experience it. If you’re interested in reading the full article on Substack, Lessons I’m Learning, comment MOTHER and iI’ll send you the link directly to your dm’s.

05/08/2026

Thanks for having me again and our new Mother's Day tin embossing templates! KSL 5 TV

Brittany Jepsen calls tin embossing low effort, high-reward. She shared some examples and how to do it.

05/07/2026

While I adore wearing dresses, my secret is that I haven’t been much of a nightgown girl until recently. But now, game over. There’s so many good ones and these two are 💯. Comment NIGHTGOWN for the link to shop.

05/06/2026

Gah! I’m in love with our new Mother’s Day tin embossing templates. It’s such a sweet way to hand make a gift that also serves as a card. Comment MOTHER for the link to the tutorial, template, and supplies!