Oh happy day...

Dear hotel,
It's been real, but today is our LAST day/night staying here and you won't be missed. I'm way too excited about renting our first home and getting it decorated and all of our things out of my in-laws garage. After over two months of being on the road, having a place of our own is very welcomed.

Dear readers,
Thank you so much for still reading during this crazy time and me only having access to the internet part of the time. I'm so thankful for all of you and all the love you share on this little site of mine. Once we move, I promise there are exciting things to come...like the next installment of the Eating Healthy on a Budget series!

Dear Libbie (pictured above),
I miss your cute, cuddly butt keeping me company while I work from home all day. I think I need one of you to call my own...time to start working on convincing Dave.

Dear Safe Haven,
With every commercial I get more and more excited to see you! I couldn't put the book down and I am so antsy to see how you brought the story to life. Don't let me down!

Dear husband,
I can't wait to make our new place feel like home and to be able to cook our own food again! The past two months have been quite the adventure, and though I know there are more adventures to come, it will be nice to have somewhere to come home to.

Love,

Mal

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Handwritten.

I prefer to write my letters by hand and physically send them to the ones I love, and I've written on here many times about my love for snail mail, but sometimes you just have to write a virtual letter instead...

Ring: c/o Victory Jewelry // Handmade card: coming to a shop near you ;)

Dear weather,

THANK YOU for finally cooperating! Today it has dropped to the 60's and we're loving it. Today calls for cozy scarves, boots, hot coffee, and blankets. And yes I'm wearing the first scarf in these pictures around the house all day because I'm that excited about it being colder.

Dear sparkly druzy ring (pictured above),

You make letter writing/typing so much more fun. You're pretty and I think I'll keep you.

Dear Halloween,

You are so close and I can't wait! Scary movies, candy, and cute trick-or-treaters I'm ready for you!

Dear photo sessions,

You make my heart swell, I'm so thankful for you all who are entrusting me with taking your pictures. Group hug!

Dear internets,

I have a big announcement for you soon...and no, I'm not pregnant, so don't even go there!

Dear Husband,

This has been a crazy week, but I'm excited to get dressed up for a Halloween party with you tonight!

Love,

Mal

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Dearest...

Dear Mom,
Thank you for sending the goody box full of pumpkin and fall treats from World Market! The pumpkin pretzels lasted .02 seconds and the pumpkin scones have been delightful for breakfast with a little peanut butter on top along with my morning coffee. I think about you every morning as I enjoy them.

Dear readers,
The "From Where I Stand" linkup is happening (YAY!), so today is your last chance to get your vote in on which day works best for you: Tuesday or Thursday...I'll let you know on Monday when to have your post ready and I'll have a pretty button ready for you.

Dear self,
Will you ever learn your lesson and stop using swivel chairs to get "the perfect angle" for your pictures? You really need to invest in a small ladder before you severely injure yourself.

Dear girls night,
You were much needed last night and you don't come often enough. Thanks for some good laughs and even some tears, you girls are the best.

Dear sweet commenters/emailers,
I love getting your wonderful messages through comments and emails, I appreciate every single one and they mean the world to me. Pretty please make sure you're not a "no-reply" commenter so I can reply to you!

Dear husband,
I'm sorry that you've been sick this week, but hopefully this weekend will give you the time to rest that you need. I'm trying to be extra quiet this morning while you sleep in a bit, I hope it helps I just hate it when you're not feeling well.

Love,

Mal

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Letters.

Dear Austin,
I love you, but I'm pretty certain I'm allergic to you. This is a problem. If you could like me back just a little, that would be great, thanks.

Dear Fall weather,
Thanks for stopping by, even for just a day, so that I could wear my flannel and boots and pretend that you were here to stay. I know you'll be back soon and I can't wait.

Dear Courtney,
I am oh so excited to take your pictures at my first EVER photo session! I hope you are too.

Dear self,
You've had quite the butterfingers lately, dropping and breaking nearly everything you've come in contact with this week. It needs to stop. Just be a little more careful from now on, mkay?

Dear dreams,
I'm jumping in head first...ready or not. It's time and I'm ready. Let's do this.

Dear husband,
Thank you so much for all of your support as I pursue these crazy dreams of mine. You're the best and you're going to be a wonderful assistant this weekend. I'm so glad I get to have you by my side.

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To...

Dear Fall,
I know I told summer I wasn't ready for it to go, but I lied. After I experienced a taste of you in Wichita I'm beyond ready for you to come to Austin.

Dear Wichita,
You spoiled me with friends, family, and lots of good food and drinks. I'm having a hard time returning to reality.

Dear school supplies,
Stop being so appealing. I want to buy you all but I can't, so your cute displays and designs are no good to me.

Dear Office,
Prepare yourself for a total cleansing. You are next on my "one room at a time" project and it's going to be intense.

Dear Husband,
I'm so happy I have someone to laugh with, about the good times and the bad. You make ever moment that much better.

Dear books,
I'm so sorry I've neglected you, I will be spending a lot more time with you starting...now.

Love,

Mal

Dear Summer...

Dear Summer,
I know I constantly complain about the heat you brought with you, but I also know I'll miss you when you're gone. Please let this last month go by a bit slower?

Dear green tea,
Thank you for getting me through the days. You make my life brighter and take away my exhaustion. I don't know what I'd do without you.

Dear CreativeLive,
I swear each workshop gets better and I have you to blame for some of my long nights and tired eyes the next day.

Dear sunflowers (shown above),
I'm so happy I found you this week, you were the perfect little reminder of home (Kansas). I was able to catch you in the perfect lighting and it makes my heart smile. For that, some of you will be headed straight to the shop.

Dear Lana Del Rey,
I don't know why I waited to listen to your music, but now that I have I can't stop. Obsession is an understatement.

Dear Husband,
I will never be able to thank you enough for allowing me to pursue my dreams and encouraging me to do things I never thought possible. Thank you for believing in me.

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Letters...

Dear alarm,
If I set you for 8:30, I'd appreciate you going off instead of leaving me to be woken up by Dave at NOON telling me I was just too "out and peaceful to wake up"...PS: iPhone this means we're in a fight, again.

Dear body,
I'm sorry that I've been neglecting you this week with the comfort food and not much yoga. That ends today.

Dear floppy hats,
Why do you have to be so...floppy? I've tried on dozens of you to no avail. There has to be one of you out there just for me!

Dear Husband,
Thank you for all the delicious food you've been cooking us lately, I can't wait to share the recipes with everyone soon.

Dear UPS guy,
I know you don't know me, but you've made me very happy this week. You have brought me lots of fun packages and they always make my day. So thanks for always being on time...sort of.

Dear Friday,
Although I'm happy to see you, how are you here again? Didn't I just enjoy you yesterday? Whew, just trying to keep up with you!

Love,

Mal

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Dear...

Dear iPhone,
Quit changing "so" to "do"...so is so a word, got it?

Dear weather,
You're beautiful, please stay forever...

Dear time,
PLEASE slow down! It can't be mid-March already, it just can't. So take it down a notch, K? K!

Dear SXSW,
You're wonderful. I just love watching the live stream videos (last night caught Jay Z live thanks to Shalyn) and looking at the pictures on Instagram. Seriously can't get enough.

Dear Apple,
You have to quit with the new products that I feel like I need. You're killing me here. The new iPad makes my heart skip a beat...I can't stop watching this.

Dear husband,
Thanks for being you.

Love,

Mal