I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I post I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I posted about a controversial topic on my stories this morning. In true social media fashion, the response is overwhelming. Meanwhile, I posted some lovely garden photos yesterday and get all of 5 comments on them. 😑

This is why social media is so successful, am I right? It’s nice to see you all in my DM’s but please make your way over here from time to time. 😉 I honestly stay away from IG because of the addictive nature, but at the same time I’ve made so many friendships here that I truly value. There’s been times where I walk away from it altogether for weeks at a time. But every time I come back I’m reminded of how many kindred spirits that are out there, fighting the good fight. Doing the kingdom work we are called to do in a world where our culture doesn’t want there to be “right” or “wrong”. 

I can’t tell you how many “I feel so alone in this” messages I receive. It is so difficult going against the grain. Against all cultural norms. You feel like an alien… but I want you to know that you aren’t alone! Keep faithfully plodding and discipling to your children, my friends!
The sweetest little helpers in the garden. 🥕🍅🥒🫑🧺 

These garden photos are from last month! With this heat wave we are having we just harvested a TON of zucchini, squash, and cucumbers!

Do you have a garden this year? What are you growing? Also, if anyone has advice for how to get the tree swallows to stop attacking us when we go near their nest that’s be fabulous 😅😆 I don’t want to move it but we have stay on guard when we water in the mornings or they fly around trying to get us away! Those innate parental instincts are remarkable. ☺️
This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark of the Charlotte Mason method: narration. Have you ever heard of it? What would you like to know? 

I’m focusing heavily on how we use narration in our homeschool, but if you have specific questions about it, I would love for you to 1. Take the poll in my stories, and 2. Ask any questions you may have about narration in the comments so that I can answer them in my video! ❤️
Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encoura Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encourage those who are intentionally making a better life for their children than what they may have experienced as kids. It is not easy to change the cycle, but it’s well worth the effort. 

In the words of Louisa May Alcott, “A woman's happiest kingdom is home, her highest honor is the art of ruling it not as a queen, but a wise wife and mother."
📚 We are moving right along with term three of 📚 We are moving right along with term three of our school year. Slow but steady, we will finish up mid June and I’ll begin prepping for next school year in July and August! 📚

Here’s some of my random old and new tips + what I’ve been doing to help keep organized with the CMEC. 

01. Keep a regular day for nature outings or field trips. We have two days a week where I intentionally plan a hike or museum visit, etc. One is usually at the middle of the week and the other is at the end. It offers great variety to our weeks.

02. Notebook! I have had the girls consistently notebook this year, and it’s been such a delight to go back and see my form 1b student’s progress! I have a video coming out about how we notebook and why you should try it very soon! 

03. To stay on track with our morning timetable I’ve been writing the time we end each lesson in my logbook. It’s really changed how productive I am in making sure we get everything on our timetable done for the day. (I have a video on my logbook if you’re interested in learning more about that!)

04. And 05. Popsicle sticks! Friends, if you’re already a CMEC family, use these to help you choose which activities you review! I have on these for old singing games, French songs, folk dances or Swedish drill routines. I’ll share more on what I have on ours, specifically, but it’s fun because the girls and I get to be surprised rather than me choosing what we review!

06. Art instruction. Originally I had us doing three art lessons per week in the afternoon, but it didn’t allow for enough free choice, so we’ve reduced it down to one formal lesson a week for six weeks, then we change the method. So right now we are in week two of our chalkdrawing lessons. After six weeks we will switch to brush drawing instruction for the remainder of the term! As Charlotte Mason recommends, we draw from memory, model, and from imagination. 🌞

I hope this was helpful to you! So many of you guys are using @the.cmec next year! I am SO excited to see all of you at the online form meetings this coming year! 👏🏻 #thecmec #thecmecform1 #charlottemason
Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf o Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf or in a drawer? This drawer is right next to my stove and it’s my favorite way to store my spices! I reuse these little jars and fill them every couple of weeks with my bulk @azurestandard spices. 🧂
Are you planting a garden this year? What are you Are you planting a garden this year? What are you growing? Containers and raised beds? Or in ground? What do you plan to grow? Veggies? Flowers? We are doing a little bit of everything. 😍

It’s my third year growing food. (And ironically, our third house 😅) We just got our @greenstalkgarden planter, several @smartpots, and six raised beds that are ready to be filled next weekend. Really looking forward to this gardening season! 🥕🥬🥦🌽🌶🫑🫐🍓🥔
“Let them once get in touch with nature and a ha “Let them once get in touch with nature and a habit is formed which will be a source of delight through life.” -Charlotte Mason 

My kiddo had a birthday this past weekend. We do one main gift and a couple of small gifts; typically they’re  things they can use outdoors. Bikes have been a popular birthday item around here! My eldest wanted an apple tree last year. ☺️ But this year we got N a mud kitchen! Some friends of ours had one they built, and it inspired us. My kiddos have been playing on the forest floor in the mud for years now, but it’s exciting for them to have a little space in our garden for mud play. 🌳 What are some fun outdoorsy gifts you’ve purchased for your kids?
📚 When should I teach my child to read? How sho 📚 When should I teach my child to read? How should I teach my child to read? What does Charlotte Mason say about reading lessons? How did she teach children how to read? What curriculum do you use to teach your child how to read? 📚
These are all questions I answered in my blog post and video, “teaching reading the Charlotte Mason way” 📚 you can also swipe over to see some of my favorite CM quotes on teaching reading! 📚

I also shared what I do with my 3-year-old (which is very minimal) if you have younger children. You can view the post at the link in my profile! Are you up children school-aged? What do you use to teach reading?
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Uncategorized • May 2, 2013

White Out

 Wearing | Dress: Gap (similar) | Necklace: J.Crew | Clutch: c/o Alicia Klein | Wedges: Franco Sarto | 
Watch: Michael Kors | Arrow Bracelet: Gift | Lips: Maybelline-Smoked Peach | Nails: Essie-Fifth Ave.
I really love this outfit…for two reasons. The first is the clean and simple white dress.  There’s nothing better than white!  Also, the necklace (obvi) because when I saw it I knew that this “Color Mix” Statement Necklace had to be THE Living in Color necklace – it’s the epitome of LIC.  Let’s be honest, here!  I also envision this dress with a denim vest and top knot, so I’ll probably be styling it that way next!  I wore this to a local blogger conference that I attended last week. I loved spending time with some of my favorite friends and bloggers!  Here’s to a lovely Thursday!  Thank you so much for reading!

Remember, GFC is disappearing as of July 1st, don’t miss out on all of the fun- you can follow me on Bloglovin’ or Twitter! Also, I’m linking up with Friday Fancies, today!

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  1. Natali says

    May 2, 2013 at 4:46 am

    You look beautiful!!

    http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com

    Reply
  2. Erin Brown says

    May 2, 2013 at 4:59 am

    I am in love with this outfit, especially that necklace! Such a great statement piece!

    XO,
    http://sororitygirlintherealworld.blogspot.com/

    follow me! <3

    Reply
  3. Marta says

    May 2, 2013 at 5:50 am

    Hello from Spain: I love the white for spring and summer. It's always a very elegant look .. Keep in touch

    Reply
  4. ВАСИЛИЙ СЫЗЬКО says

    May 2, 2013 at 7:11 am

    Dear Elle! Sometimes clothers and make-up make a woman. But your appearance, nature and personality can make any fashion designer successful. Being very deсisive, intelligent, real, livly, living end of fermininity at the same time you make people enjoy and admire the beauty of human nature. In addition to your considerably in shape beautiful approach, I think, some golden ornaments may brind an exquisite style to your personality. Good luck and success.

    Reply
  5. Abigail says

    May 2, 2013 at 8:43 am

    Love your dress and how the necklace gave it a pop of color! And your clutch is gorge!!

    I'd love it if you can drop by mine and check out my latest post: http://www.fashchronicles.blogspot.com

    Reply
  6. My Urban Market says

    May 2, 2013 at 10:15 am

    This outfit is very nice. The necklace is awesome.

    Valeria.
    http://myurbanmarket.blogspot.it

    Reply
  7. Nico says

    May 2, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    Really nice love the necklace!

    http://lowbudget-lowcost.blogspot.it/

    Reply
  8. collected by Katja says

    May 2, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    What a simple but perfect, impressing and powerful look! I'm especially in love with your amazing necklace <3 … Would fit perfect to my current "neon collection" 🙂 … Kisses from Vienna,

    Katja

    http://www.collectedbykatja.com

    Reply
  9. Nikki says

    May 2, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    Your dress is so pretty, lovely outfit! Xx

    Reply
  10. Valerie says

    May 2, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    I love your style! The dress is so chic and classic and the necklace really makes the outfit pop!
    Valerie
    http://www.the-style-files.com

    Reply
  11. Ladies in Navy says

    May 2, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    dying! this dress is beautiful!
    kw Ladies in Navy
    Target giveaway!

    Reply
  12. Rachel says

    May 2, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Obsessed with that necklace!

    Reply
  13. Whitley S. says

    May 2, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    This white dress is the perfect canvas for the necklace!! And I love the fact that the dress has enough detail to make it an interesting piece all by itself. Totally in love with that necklace, so colorful!!

    xoxo,
    Whit
    Simply Whit in a Sequined Life

    Reply
  14. sergio castaño peña says

    May 2, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    super cute, and nice look!!
    hope u like my purposes as i loved your blog

    http://www.malesclutch.blogspot.com
    Sergio, xx

    Reply
  15. Jessica O'Donohue says

    May 2, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    I love this! That necklace just makes it pop and I was literally thinking the exact same thing about your jean vest and top knot! That would be so chic!

    Reply
  16. Alyssa says

    May 2, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    Your hair looks amazing here! And I love the flow-y white dress–those types of pieces screams summer to me!

    Reply
  17. VioletDaffodils says

    May 2, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    gorgeous fresh outfit 😀 xx

    Reply
  18. Rebecca says

    May 2, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    Elle, thanks for commenting on my WIWW post (Burberry dress)! I LOVE your white dress, necklace , & wedges! I'll definitely start following you! Nice to make a new friend!
    🙂 Rebecca

    Reply
  19. Preslava Tsacheva says

    May 2, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    I love so much your necklace! 🙂

    http://gamesoffashion.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  20. Lindsay says

    May 2, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    I'm seriously loving that necklace! 🙂

    Reply
  21. Dinah Gacon says

    May 2, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    I have been eyeing that necklace at J.Crew for a while, I love how the colors just make your dress pop, gorgeous!

    xo Dinah @ sunshine super glam

    Reply
  22. andrea says

    May 2, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    Such a pretty dress, and so simple…you could literally pair that with anything!

    xoxo,
    Andrea

    http://www.andreaeveryday.com

    Reply
  23. Amy Shaughnessy says

    May 2, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Love your dress! And love that necklace with it. So pretty and perfect.

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

    Reply
  24. Simply Sabrina says

    May 2, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    What an adorable dress, the necklace brings it all together!

    Simply Sabrina  x.

    Reply
  25. Nancy says

    May 2, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    This is such a great outfit. Love the crisp look of all white and that necklace is such a great statement piece!
    xo,
    nancy

    http://adoretoadorn.blogspot.com

    Reply
  26. Dhruvi says

    May 2, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    LOVE that necklace – it's the perfect pop of color, with the white dress!

    Dhruvi
    Stilettos & Sequins

    Reply
  27. Tr3nDyGiRL Fashion Blog says

    May 2, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    always love your photography
    check my blog if you want too:)
    click -> Tr3nDyGiRL Fashion Blog

    Reply
  28. Lindsay says

    May 2, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    that necklace is so fun! It looks amazing with the white dress.

    Lindsay
    livelaughloveandlindsay.blogspot.com

    Reply
  29. Tiffany says

    May 3, 2013 at 1:38 am

    What a sweet white dress! But seriously? It's that necklace I'm drooling over! Love it!!

    Reply
  30. Jackie says

    May 3, 2013 at 3:34 am

    That's such a pretty dress and it fits you perfectly.

    That necklace, aside from being PERFECT with the name of your blog is absolutely stunning. Such a great statement piece!

    xoxo Jackie
    somethingaboutthatthing.blogspot.com

    Reply
  31. Cole. says

    May 3, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    I am head-over-heels for this dress!

    Nicole

    Reply
  32. Megan says

    May 3, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    So pretty! I love the pop of color from your necklace, and you look beautiful in white 🙂

    Reply
  33. Blue Dog Belle says

    May 3, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    This is great!!! You look so pretty!

    Reply
  34. Little-Hat says

    May 3, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    Gorgeous necklace….and that dress looks so effortless and chic!

    xoxox
    theefface.blogspot.com

    Reply
  35. Princess Xinni says

    May 3, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    Hey you´ve a great blog!
    Please check out mine..
    And if you want we can follow each other here,
    on bloglovin and via GFC?
    Let me know!
    xoxo

    Reply
  36. Always Maylee says

    May 3, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    Totally love the all white. Your candy colored necklace is just perfectly adorable!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

    Reply
  37. Rachel Lynne says

    May 3, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    Hey there pretty lady! Absolutely love the dress and your beautiful necklace!

    Reply
  38. Sarah Kyle says

    May 4, 2013 at 6:22 am

    that necklace is perfection. newest follower right here! Love your blog.

    Reply
  39. Sam (Savvy City Chic) says

    May 6, 2013 at 12:47 am

    Love that necklace and how you paired it with a white dress!

    Reply
  40. lilliesandsilk says

    May 6, 2013 at 1:51 am

    Cute outfit! I absolutely love your necklace too! Thanks for stopping by my blog, commenting, and the follow, that was so sweet of you. Now, I'm a new follower of yours too. Enjoy your evening!

    Carissa
    Lillies & Silk

    Reply
  41. Rachelle says

    May 6, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    Love this simple white dress, great pairing with that statement necklace.

    xo
    http://pinksole.com

    Reply
  42. Reid Soles says

    May 8, 2013 at 3:31 am

    Found your blog through the style elixir link up 🙂
    so glad I did, i love your pretty style!
    xo
    Reid

    the-fashion-blender.blogspot.com

    Reply
  43. Elen Ellis says

    May 8, 2013 at 10:10 am

    Nice look, i like your colourfull necklace!
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  44. Nikki says

    May 8, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    I love this outfit!! I am all about white right now and the necklace looks so perfect with it. I love that necklace so much! Gorgeous!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

    Reply
  45. Krystal says

    May 10, 2013 at 10:54 am

    very pretty!

    Reply
  46. Naomi Peffer says

    May 18, 2013 at 3:21 am

    LOVE THIS NECKLACE!

    Patterned Love

    Reply
  47. K says

    July 16, 2013 at 3:55 am

    Love the necklace against the white 🙂 Now following you on Bloglovin', IG and Twitter. Come say hi to me and follow me on all these 🙂 More outlets, more ways to talk xoxo

    K
    http://www.lapizofluxury.com

    Reply

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I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I post I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I posted about a controversial topic on my stories this morning. In true social media fashion, the response is overwhelming. Meanwhile, I posted some lovely garden photos yesterday and get all of 5 comments on them. 😑

This is why social media is so successful, am I right? It’s nice to see you all in my DM’s but please make your way over here from time to time. 😉 I honestly stay away from IG because of the addictive nature, but at the same time I’ve made so many friendships here that I truly value. There’s been times where I walk away from it altogether for weeks at a time. But every time I come back I’m reminded of how many kindred spirits that are out there, fighting the good fight. Doing the kingdom work we are called to do in a world where our culture doesn’t want there to be “right” or “wrong”. 

I can’t tell you how many “I feel so alone in this” messages I receive. It is so difficult going against the grain. Against all cultural norms. You feel like an alien… but I want you to know that you aren’t alone! Keep faithfully plodding and discipling to your children, my friends!
The sweetest little helpers in the garden. 🥕🍅🥒🫑🧺 

These garden photos are from last month! With this heat wave we are having we just harvested a TON of zucchini, squash, and cucumbers!

Do you have a garden this year? What are you growing? Also, if anyone has advice for how to get the tree swallows to stop attacking us when we go near their nest that’s be fabulous 😅😆 I don’t want to move it but we have stay on guard when we water in the mornings or they fly around trying to get us away! Those innate parental instincts are remarkable. ☺️
This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark of the Charlotte Mason method: narration. Have you ever heard of it? What would you like to know? 

I’m focusing heavily on how we use narration in our homeschool, but if you have specific questions about it, I would love for you to 1. Take the poll in my stories, and 2. Ask any questions you may have about narration in the comments so that I can answer them in my video! ❤️
Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encoura Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encourage those who are intentionally making a better life for their children than what they may have experienced as kids. It is not easy to change the cycle, but it’s well worth the effort. 

In the words of Louisa May Alcott, “A woman's happiest kingdom is home, her highest honor is the art of ruling it not as a queen, but a wise wife and mother."
📚 We are moving right along with term three of 📚 We are moving right along with term three of our school year. Slow but steady, we will finish up mid June and I’ll begin prepping for next school year in July and August! 📚

Here’s some of my random old and new tips + what I’ve been doing to help keep organized with the CMEC. 

01. Keep a regular day for nature outings or field trips. We have two days a week where I intentionally plan a hike or museum visit, etc. One is usually at the middle of the week and the other is at the end. It offers great variety to our weeks.

02. Notebook! I have had the girls consistently notebook this year, and it’s been such a delight to go back and see my form 1b student’s progress! I have a video coming out about how we notebook and why you should try it very soon! 

03. To stay on track with our morning timetable I’ve been writing the time we end each lesson in my logbook. It’s really changed how productive I am in making sure we get everything on our timetable done for the day. (I have a video on my logbook if you’re interested in learning more about that!)

04. And 05. Popsicle sticks! Friends, if you’re already a CMEC family, use these to help you choose which activities you review! I have on these for old singing games, French songs, folk dances or Swedish drill routines. I’ll share more on what I have on ours, specifically, but it’s fun because the girls and I get to be surprised rather than me choosing what we review!

06. Art instruction. Originally I had us doing three art lessons per week in the afternoon, but it didn’t allow for enough free choice, so we’ve reduced it down to one formal lesson a week for six weeks, then we change the method. So right now we are in week two of our chalkdrawing lessons. After six weeks we will switch to brush drawing instruction for the remainder of the term! As Charlotte Mason recommends, we draw from memory, model, and from imagination. 🌞

I hope this was helpful to you! So many of you guys are using @the.cmec next year! I am SO excited to see all of you at the online form meetings this coming year! 👏🏻 #thecmec #thecmecform1 #charlottemason
Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf o Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf or in a drawer? This drawer is right next to my stove and it’s my favorite way to store my spices! I reuse these little jars and fill them every couple of weeks with my bulk @azurestandard spices. 🧂
Are you planting a garden this year? What are you Are you planting a garden this year? What are you growing? Containers and raised beds? Or in ground? What do you plan to grow? Veggies? Flowers? We are doing a little bit of everything. 😍

It’s my third year growing food. (And ironically, our third house 😅) We just got our @greenstalkgarden planter, several @smartpots, and six raised beds that are ready to be filled next weekend. Really looking forward to this gardening season! 🥕🥬🥦🌽🌶🫑🫐🍓🥔
“Let them once get in touch with nature and a ha “Let them once get in touch with nature and a habit is formed which will be a source of delight through life.” -Charlotte Mason 

My kiddo had a birthday this past weekend. We do one main gift and a couple of small gifts; typically they’re  things they can use outdoors. Bikes have been a popular birthday item around here! My eldest wanted an apple tree last year. ☺️ But this year we got N a mud kitchen! Some friends of ours had one they built, and it inspired us. My kiddos have been playing on the forest floor in the mud for years now, but it’s exciting for them to have a little space in our garden for mud play. 🌳 What are some fun outdoorsy gifts you’ve purchased for your kids?
📚 When should I teach my child to read? How sho 📚 When should I teach my child to read? How should I teach my child to read? What does Charlotte Mason say about reading lessons? How did she teach children how to read? What curriculum do you use to teach your child how to read? 📚
These are all questions I answered in my blog post and video, “teaching reading the Charlotte Mason way” 📚 you can also swipe over to see some of my favorite CM quotes on teaching reading! 📚

I also shared what I do with my 3-year-old (which is very minimal) if you have younger children. You can view the post at the link in my profile! Are you up children school-aged? What do you use to teach reading?
I needed to accomplish a lot today. There was more I needed to accomplish a lot today. There was more unpacking and organizing to be done, pictures to be framed, meal planning to do, laundry that needed folding, bike rides to be had, meals to be prepared, sourdough to be prepped and lesson planning + pre-reading to do. Oh and dishes. So many dishes. 😅

I do essentially all of the inside housework aside from taking out the trash + recycle, but for a season my husband helped out while N was small by doing dinner dishes and sometimes even preparing dinner so I could nurse her after we ate. But as of late, I’m trying something new where I don’t ask my husband to clean up after dinner and instead I do it myself. I don’t mind it, and since my girls are old enough to get their own pj’s on now, I’ve been doing dinner clean-up (as well as lunch and breakfast clean-up and prep!) before I head upstairs to tuck them in, read them a story and sit with them while they fall asleep. Call me old fashioned, but I’m happy to do it, and I delight in my husband being able to enjoy some time with the girls after dinner instead of clean up a mess after a long day of working.

I’m not really sure where I’m going with this post - I’ve felt pulled in so many directions today and it’s something I feel often, (and I’m sure so many of you can relate) but after five months without a home to care for and nurture I simply can’t feel frustrated or annoyed at my list of 10,000 things I need to do. Instead I pray my way through each task. I sip tea in between. I light a candle and wear my great-grandmother’s apron as I work. I read notes like the one my six-year-old left for me this morning and I weep tears of gratitude and joy. Happy Sunday, my friends. ❤️ 
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(swipe to read her note 🥰 + a transcription in the comments!)

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