“to find or employ measures to obtain or accomplish” A new year, a clean slate and a new word for the year. I love the concept of choosing a word that encompasses goals and desires for the future. As I sat … Continue reading
pursue.
Author Archives: courthallenbeck
{a chicago saturday}
Hi, friends! Gosh it feels great to be back on the blog after a bit of a break. And by a bit..I mean a few months, eeks! I’ve been a busy bee with work and travels…including a trip to Chicago … Continue reading
{kansas –> wyoming: jackson hole adventures part 2
Boy oh boy am I missing me some VACATION! How is it possibly the end of June!? Like when did this happen?? Eeks! That said…this part 2 is just a tad bit delayed 🙂 If you checked out part 1 … Continue reading
{kansas –> wyoming: jackson hole adventures part 1}
Last week I returned from a wonderful and relaxing vacation to Jackson Hole, Wyoming! I had previously never been to this part of the country so I was so very excited to check out new landscapes and scenery. With traveling … Continue reading
{nordstrom half-yearly sale: part II}
Clothes and shoes? Check! Now time to move onto accessories and bags…helloooo weaknesses. Y’all know I love me some jewelry! It is a problem. This probably not a good time to mention that I spent about seven hours this weekend … Continue reading
{nordstrom half-yearly sale: part 1}
It is a great day, people! Twice a year one of the greatest sales comes around…yup Nordstrom. I sincerely apologize to friends and coworkers that have had to deal with me in the past 24 hours talking about the sale … Continue reading
{butterfly house}
A few weeks ago, I had a chance to visit the Butterfly House at Faust Park in Chesterfield, MO. With a job that gives me the opportunity to travel to many different places, I always make sure to check out … Continue reading
{tulip festival blooms}
I could spend every weekend at an outdoor craft show, festival, farmer’s market..you name it, I love it! One of my favorite festivals each year is the Wamego Tulip Festival. Wamego is a wonderfully cute town about 20 minutes from … Continue reading
{He is risen, indeed}
Happy Easter, friends! What a joyous day it is. He is risen, he is risen indeed! Cross at the Colosseum in Rome After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to … Continue reading
{jam shortbreads}
You’re going to love these quick and easy jam shortbread cookies for the springtime! Like many things I like to whip up in the kitchen, this is one of the most versatile recipes that you will find. Using my base shortbread … Continue reading
{tallgrass musings} 