We did it! My mom and I got up today at 4:30 am to watch Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot, and I am so happy we did! It was such an exciting moment and there is nothing quite like seeing it LIVE!…
Ingredients Fresh strawberries (sliced) Jar of Nutella Mini croissants (bakery section of grocery store) This is super easy! Slice a mini croissant horizontally, spread with Nutella and add about 6 sliced strawbe…
Are you a bride on a budget? Look at this simple and delicate bouquet of baby's breath! Everyone tends to look at baby's breath as a "filler" in a bouquet, but it stands alone beautifully. Ad…
Hi everyone and Happy Easter! I had to take this picture of my buddy Jake because I can't even believe he owns 6 bunnies! Obviously "less is more" is not the case for Jake! As adorable as this pi…
Check out this eco-friendly dinnerware I came across in Woman's Day Magazine! Handcrafted from bamboo sheath, these chic plates and utensils are 100 percent biodegradable, bleach-free and leak resistant. Y…
This is my of my most cherished photos! That's me with my buddy Jake. My husband took this incredible photo one day while we were torturing Jake with those angel wings. Then we realized that I had my own w…
It's amazing what white twinkle lights and a few hanging lanterns will do to transform any outside space. Whether you are going for a fun, romantic, or mysterious mood.... simple string lights or lanterns …
Look what I found for $9.99 today at Whole Foods! 1 dozen long stemmed organic roses! I never hesitate to buy myself flowers. I try to put fresh flowers in the house at least once a week. I go for anything bea…
These beautiful words of wisdom were spoken by one of my favorite poets..... Hafiz. How many times do you keep score? You owe me this, you owe me that, I paid for this, now you pay for that! Wouldn't it b…
There are many dermatologists who will try to sell you expensive products for your skin. Don't buy it! A dermatologist once told me that Neutrogena products are as good as anything a dermatologist can giv…
Now I realize cupcakes are all the rage, but when I came across these cupcakes from madisonsonmainstreet.com I simply could not believe my eyes! There cupcakes are truly a work of art. Wonder how much just one…
We live in a society where everyone has come to believe that bigger and better. Like I've said before, my motto is "Less is more," so I would be perfectly content with this "little piece of …
For as long as I can remember I have LOVED this tile design. It wasn't until I was older and traveled to Morocco that I realized that was where it was from. I always dreamed of having it somewhere in my h…
How adorable is this little baby???? I love Petit Fours! They are delicate and chic, and just the right amount when you need a little something sweet after dinner. We had company the other night and I picked …
I came across this recipe on Sevenspoons.net and varied it a bit. One word...... DELICIOUS! I am always trying to find new and healthy recipes that are EASY! Many people think that eating healthy is too much…
Good morning! Every week I will be posting a little bit of inspiration, and I thought "This is your life" would be the perfect way to start. Print this out, and hang it somewhere to remind you that t…
When I discover a "Best kept secret," I want to shout it from the treetops! Thats how I feel about Eat More Produce , an everyday farmers market that opened just around the corner from me! This place …
Welcome to "Free to be Lea" a blog about living life through beauty, grace and ease. I love this picture of Giselle Bundchen because she looks like she is dancing through life. We should all be danci…