Hello my dears!  Big news: Living the Swell Life has MOVED!! Although it's been an amazing six-year run (6 years!? How is this possi...

This weekend, I am getting set to sell a few of my crafts at two handmade holiday boutiques.  This is a HUGE first for me, although both sh...

I can hardly even believe that the holiday season is in full swing! Last week we cut down our modest little Spruce tree, and having it lig...

I took this shot super quickly on my phone this morning, because we spent the day doing far more important things... We are so extrav...

Life is so full. So, so full. I always wish I could fill this blog with more everyday loveliness, but you know, it always gets pushed ...

 This year, I had high hopes of dressing Graham as a pirate (easy!) or a firefighter (reuse last year's) costume for Halloween.  When ...

I can scarcely believe that just 2 years ago, I met Amanda through this little blog of mine--because I feel like I've known her forever...

There's a chill in the air, friends. Yesterday morning I put on socks for the first time since late March.  Socks!  Ok, perhaps that...

 lately i have been delighting in the early-fall bounty and perhaps over-indulging at the farmer's market every week. (is it even pos...

This is how we wrapped up summer:  A long afternoon's drive to Nelson, Wisconsin. (A place I passed through 1,000 on my way to and from...