My name is Dione, I am a Midwest mom of two perfectly blended girls, who inspire me daily. After spending the bulk of my career owning and running a boutique day spa in Madison, WI I decided I was ready for a change. Our blog is a resource for mothers of biracial children looking for tips on how to style and maintain their kid’s naturally curly hair along with general parenting tips. We love to travel and with years of experience in the luxury pampering market, I have a high standard for customer service. Read our travel page for reviews on where to go, what to eat, and what you need to see. We especially enjoy all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and weekend getaways here in Midwest. When we aren’t globetrotting, we love to entertain in the comfort of our home. Every party should start with a party theme! Check out our entertainment guides for party ideas and all you need to entertain in style.
I am a tenacious overachiever and I love it when my plans are executed precisely. Unfortunately, my high ambitions periodically fall short of my high expectations. The kids don’t cooperate, the travel day includes delays, curls you thought you tamed behave unrulily. In this second chapter of my career, I am learning to laugh through it all by sharing it with you, we can both learn that living laufty doesn’t mean perfection. The definition of “lofty” is elevated in style, tone, or sentiment. With high ambitions, we place our aim at a Laufty level, with humbleness and children we stay grounded and land somewhere in between. Thanks for living Laufty with me!
Mixed Kid’s Hairstyle The time it took to braid and unbraid Giana’s hair when we did the box braids may be a deterrent for some moms. If you are searching... Read More
A little background on the Swan and Dolphin Resort In 2005, we took a trip to Orlando over Thanksgiving and stayed at the Swan and Dolphin Resort. Fast forward 13... Read More
How to save money on your trip to Disney World We just returned from our trip to Disney World and what a thrill it was. I had been forewarned of... Read More
Flexi Rod set on natural curly hair After we removed the box braids from Giana’s hair, her hair was stretched and dry with lots of volume. Old hair works... Read More
An interview with Dongjiao Sun This past fall I collaborated with a talented sketch artist. I was introduced to Dongjaio Sun (aka DJ) by my girlfriend and I was very... Read More
DIY Valentine’s Cards As a mom, it seems like the to-do list is endless. School theme days such as crazy hair day, pajama day, or the 100th day of school... Read More
No braiding skills, no problem! For mothers of mixed children who do not know how to braid managing ethic hair can be a challenge. I recently saw a post from... Read More