With the end of 2011 coming near, it's a perfect time for reflection. I'm approaching the reverb project differently than last year. This post is a recap of my first three Mini Muses—the beginnings of 31 prompts I created for #reverb11. Thanks to those of you who are reverbing with me, it means the world...

Happy Friday, my lovelies! How are you? I've had a great week—beginning with a holiday on Monday and wrapping up with my 2nd blogiversary this weekend. I am overjoyed with the excitement around Sparkle Swap and am really looking forward to seeing new friendships unfold. The following creative to-do’s are intended to inspire happy weekends...

Hello my sweet friends. I hope the beginning of September is treating you well. My 2-year blogiversary is around the corner and to help celebrate, I am hosting a Sparkle Swap! This swap is all about bringing cheer to a fellow blogger. Send a package with 4 unique gifts — a bit of sparkle, a treat that soothes, something sweet, and a surprise...

Sometimes my friends who don't blog ask me how I meet people online. There is nothing virtual about the friendships that have grown out of my time online. I've met mentors, soul sisters, heros and best friends. I've shared gifts, letters and so much love, often with people I have never met face-to-face. When it comes to friendships and community...

The #reverb10 reflection-athon continues. Here are my thoughts on @goddessleonie's prompt from December 19th. Healing. What healed you this year? Was it sudden, or a drip-by-drip evolution? How would you like to be healed in 2011?

Today is the last day of 2010 and I'm gladly working through the #reverb10 prompts. Here are my thoughts on @curiousmartha's prompt from December 16th. Friendship. How has a friend changed you or your perspective on the world this year? Was this change gradual, or a sudden burst?

After 8 days of travel, my mister and I are finally cozy and back at home! On our journey, I reflected on the remaining #reverb10 prompts. Here are my thoughts on @victoriaklein's prompt from December 14th. Appreciate. What's one thing you have come to appreciate...

It's super cold in Raleigh and I'm grateful to have #reverb10 to keep me warm! Here's my response to @shauna's prompt from December 9th. Party. What social gathering rocked your socks off in 2010? Describe the people, music, food, drink, clothes, shenanigans.