Enjoying the Small Things

Enjoying the Small Things

  • ABOUT
    • KELLE HAMPTON + ETST BLOG
    • Our Down Syndrome Journey
    • Down Syndrome: Our Family Today
    • PRESS
  • the book
  • The Blog
    • Make Stuff
    • Family
    • Favorites
    • Parenting
    • Parties
    • Style
    • Travel
  • Once Upon A Summer PDF
  • Printables
  • CONTACT

blame it on the nook.

February 11, 2009 By Kelle

oh, how i wish there were more hours in a day…because i want to clean my house from top to bottom, i have to finish a slew of thank-you cards, i need to send some packages in the mail, i realized i haven’t picked up a sketch pad in years and i really want to draw my daughter, i’m determined to dedicating 45 min. a day to really challenging my body–because it feels amazing, and then it would be really kinda nice to just spend an afternoon chillin’ on the couch watchin’ movies with my girl.

at least it feels good to put into words what my intentions are.

…but in the meantime…

my $10 chair. i slopped a coat of rich turquoise on it during her first nap today, another during her second nap, and by sunset it was dry enough for these pics…which i just love.

there are many…sorry, but i just can’t choose a favorite.

i meandered into the boys’ section for this little tie. it suits her.

brandyn took these!

oh, and i lied. i do have a favorite…or two:

feeling surges of creativity again. i think it’s the nook. it’s inspired me.

…enjoying the more-flowish-than-ebb things. ~k

Filed Under: Uncategorized 14 Comments

← Previous Post Next Post→


Related posts

2024 Stocking Stuffer Guide for Kids, Tweens & Teens

UncategorizedNovember 15, 2024

30 Easter Basket Stuffers for 2024

UncategorizedFebruary 29, 2024

Kid Gift Guide 2023

UncategorizedNovember 30, 2023

Comments

Leave a Comment
  1. Poppa says

    February 12, 2009 at 2:08 am

    The tie…so casually dangling under that cherubic face…like she doesn’t even know she just joined the Wall Street gang. Ahhh, what a little torquoise paint will do for a cast-off kitchen chair…it oozes of style!!! Bravo!

    Reply
  2. Kelly says

    February 12, 2009 at 2:09 am

    OH STOP YOURSELF RIGHT NOW GIRLFRIEND! I love how the tie matches the chair! I love her! I love these! Zowie wowie!!

    Reply
  3. dig this chick says

    February 12, 2009 at 3:29 am

    Kelly cracks me up. I bet she is even funnier in real life. You get so much done, sister. I heart this chair! And her hair is getting so long! And, her straw colored hair in the robin’s egg chair!

    Reply
  4. Elissa says

    February 12, 2009 at 4:22 am

    that chair rocks!! maybe i lied too…blondies do get me every time…but especially when they have darn cute feet. i love these pics. no question why you couldn’t post just a few!

    Reply
  5. dig this chick says

    February 12, 2009 at 5:37 am

    Had to come back and see you now that I know your voice….that totally sounds creepy to anyone else reading this. But I know you get me.

    Reply
  6. Heidi says

    February 12, 2009 at 5:39 am

    HOLY…!!!! these pictures are
    A-MA-ZING.
    beautiful.
    creative…

    that most certainly can NOT be the same chair we risked our lives to pick up in the middle of the night while antiquing out in the cape!!! NO WAY!

    you are such a getter doner:) it amazes me what you have accomplished since sunday.
    xoxo

    Reply
  7. Tisha says

    February 12, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    oh for pity’s sake, there are no words. I LOVE these!!!! The nook has magical powers!

    Great Job Brandyn!

    I love how the sun is doing its thing in the 5th one (just below the bw).

    ok now i’m going to paint all my furniture turquoise…

    Reply
  8. jen says

    February 12, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    i must say … it’s my favorite too.
    it’s a gorgeous picture.
    i was making my daughter’s valentines to give out at daycare (yes, i completely find a way to make the holiday become my opportunity to squeeze a craft in) … and i was making one that so reminded me of lainey (hair barettes) … would it be weird if i wanted to send you a set??

    Reply
  9. mrc-w says

    February 12, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    Brandyn did such a great job – and it’s fun to see you in some pictures too, haha 🙂 Love Lainey’s flowered skirt and tie combo! Oh and can I just say that I’m SUPER JEALOUS that you guys are going around barefoot in February?!?!

    Reply
  10. Steph C says

    February 13, 2009 at 1:30 am

    love love love that chair oh my! and oh my the pictures the tie… what can I say and the shirt lets not forget about that skirt that is a must borrow for Skye Bear. You are BRILLANT! miss you

    Reply
  11. Malu says

    February 13, 2009 at 1:55 am

    Great pics, brilliant creativity and Lainey faces are… just adorable.

    Reply
  12. Poppa says

    February 13, 2009 at 11:06 am

    I wish a little tuquoise paint could make the rest of the world as beautiful…but this is a start! Have a happy Friday!

    Reply
  13. amyc says

    February 13, 2009 at 9:57 pm

    think what you could do with a chair like that in EVERY color of the rainbow! It would be CRAZY in here! xo

    Reply
  14. Aneta Kudasik says

    February 2, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Wow, you look so different blonde, didn’t recognize you at first!

    Reply

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Popular Posts

Shop My Favorites

Keep In Touch

Bucket Lists

ARCHIVES

Archives


“One of the most emotionally stirring books I’ve ever read….a reminder that a mother’s love for her child is a powerful, eternal, unshakable force.”
Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman
  • Home
  • About this Blog
  • BLOG
  • BLOOM
  • Favorites
  • Parties
  • PRESS
  • CONTACT

Copyright © 2026 · Kelle Hampton & Enjoying the Small Things · All Rights Reserved