Category Small Business Spotlight

In June, we drove to north Idaho for the Idaho Cattle Association Summer Round-Up meetings. I love that our midyear conference rotates around different parts of our state. Idaho is a beautiful place to live, and I enjoy seeing all of it during different seasons. I traveled to Lewiston last fall for our oldest daughter’s state cross country meet, then …


I love custom designing invitations and other paper products for our family’s personal celebrations, as well as using client images to create one-of-kind invitations for their special occasions. The paper invitation gives the first impression of the upcoming event. It shares a hint as to the style and theme, whether it’s casual or formal. It also provides important details like …


When I think of the one person who knows boutique fashion, it’s this gal! She’s a rockstar! I love Jessie’s style, or more importantly, the confidence she has in her style. Plus, she’s down to earth, an awesome boss babe and a great cattlewoman. I’ve been fortunate to work with her professionally and to call her a friend. We got …


A few weeks ago, three of us hosted a Boho Baby Shower for our sister-in-law and our newest niece. It was a team effort for us to spoil Hannah and Baby O. I love how everything came together. We decided on a theme, and Stephanie, of My.Party.Style put her amazing party planning skills together to bring it all to life. …

What’s on your Christmas list? If you like to stay organized or know someone who does, a 2018 planner would be a great idea! I learned about the Heart of the Farm Planner in 2016 on Instagram. Late in the year I purchased my first HOTF planner and really liked the design and layout. Cory has a really neat shop …

It’s county fair season, and my beautiful sister-in-law teamed up with an awesome little boutique to share some of her favorite boutique clothing outfit ideas. We had such a fun time with this shoot! You’ll have to check out Hannah’s whole post on her blog, The Grit and Glam. Plus there is a little shopping surprise there for you! I …

She’s seriously beautiful, isn’t she?! I love her gorgeous smile! Meet Samantha Lopez, owner and baker at Sammy’s Sweets in Ontario, Ore. I met Samantha through a mutual friend. She was a delight from our first meeting, and was so easy to talk to and get to know. I have enjoyed her cakes and am also excited to share a …

“I have looked into your eyes with my eyes. I have put my heart near your heart.” Pope John XXIII Until I had my last baby, I didn’t know the new recommendations that babies have their first eye exam at 6 months old. In fact, my oldest two didn’t have their eyes checked by an optometrist until they were 9 …

It’s that time again for another Small Business Spotlight! I realized I missed posting this in March as my parents for here for a visit, so we may just get two of them for April (yay)! I’m pleased to share with you the graphic designer behind Accent Design. I’ve known Deanna for many years, as we met when she was …

Last year when I was working on a new blog layout I also decided I wanted to spotlight other women in business and the idea for the Small Business Spotlight was born. I have several friends and acquaintances I’ve met who have either created their own business by making one-of-a-kind crafts, home decor or design items, or others who use …
