Author Archives: Two Purple Couches

Memories & Mementos: Our Christmas Tree

Ornament Collage - Two Purple Couches

Being a blogger at Christmastime is an interesting thing. Everywhere you turn, there are swags upon swags of fresh greenery, glittering mantels, and tons of uniquely decorated trees. I’ve honestly struggled a bit this holiday. I want so badly to deck my halls from floor to ceiling in some grand vision I see in my head. But then, there are some Christmas decorations I can’t bear NOT to put out, even for just one year. Our tree ornaments fall into this latter category.

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I Heart Handmade: Dear Wilde Handmade (and a giveaway!)

Dear Wilde Handmade

I met Rachel, the creative hand behind Dear Wilde Handmade, several months ago through a mutual bloggy friend. We immediately hit it off, given our shared interests in blogging, crafting, and love of literature. Rachel and I recently became pen pals; we both loved the idea of reviving the dying art of sending letters, and the extra bit of effort that goes into sitting down and writing with the purpose to share.

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