Teaching you to create a home and life you love
Every time I change my living room, anything from full on rearranging to tweaking accent pieces and accessories, I think, I hope, this is “the one.” Otherwise, I’ll keep experiencing angst over having a space that doesn’t truly reflect who I am, and continuing my quest to create a home and life I love. What
How many times have you stood in your closet, spending time you don’t have, trying to find something to wear? It adds so much stress to your already hectic morning. amiright? Today, I’m sharing how a simple closet makeover can take you from stressed out to super confident.. It’s kind of like magic. How to
I think Marie Kondo is just precious. She seems like a kind, gentle and caring person. And, I love that she has brought so much attention to decluttering and organizing, especially since it’s an area we tend to put off as unimportant, or not important enough. What I don’t love is the cult-like following. This
I used to think if I was going to be a stay-at-home mom, then I’d better have a super clean house to show for it. So, I spent my days creating and following cleaning routines, and my little girl spent her days following me around the house. Something I regret. The guilt that comes with
You wish there was more time in the day. You’re sick and tired of feeling sick and tired all the time. You don’t feel pretty anymore. And, if you step on the kids’ toys one more time, you’re going to scream. You’re not alone. And, if you’d like to make changes, these are the top 7
“I can’t wait for Hannah to come home.” “The house really needs to be cleaned before she gets here.” “What would my kitchen cabinets look like painted white, with a blue island? “I cannot gain anymore weight before the new year.” If you’re anything like me, you’re mind is dashing back and forth between the
Do you find yourself being so busy in the days leading up to Christmas, that before you know it, the day comes and goes, then it’s all over? Gone. Done until next year. And, you feel like you somehow missed out on the magic and wonder of the holiday? This year is going to be
Rush. Hurry. Hustle. These are words synonymous with the holidays, especially when it comes to gift giving. If, like me, you’d rather enjoy the holiday than rush through it, I’ve got some helpful tips for you. 3 Ways to Simplify Gift Giving Set boundaries – You can choose not to participate in name drawing and/or gift giving. I’ve done
This post contains an affiliate link. I may earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you so much for your support! Do you ever feel stuck? Or, like you have pent-up feelings that you can’t quite name or put a finger on? Me too! In those moments, I turn to my journal. Journaling is one of
I’d planned our itinerary for the next ten days, booked all the Airbnb’s along the way, planned every outfit, and was ready for our family road trip across the country. But, I couldn’t have planned this. Hear the story of an unexpected journey, and hopefully find your own path in, The Long Way Home: A
I remember driving home with an SUV full of new toys after every Christmas and my daughter being surrounded by a sea of presents at every birthday party. Hannah was always filled with anticipation and excitement while I was filled with dread and overwhelm at the idea bringing all those toys into my home. I
Entertain. Host. Those words are enough to send dread through the hearts of many. I get it. There’s a lot of planning and preparation involved. Not to mention getting the house ready. When I was single, I fantasized about being a socialite who could entertain her husband’s important clients or host fancy dinner parties at
I remember my first apartment like it was yesterday… How excited I was to pick out the wall paper border for the kitchen and bathroom. Shopping for living room furniture with my Mom. Rescuing the electric fireplace from my parent’s garage to dress up my simple living room. And, my determination to create a stylish
The master closet design just wasn’t working. Dirty laundry spilled out from the hamper, which was really in the way. I had a hard time reaching some of my accessories, and there wasn’t enough space for folded clothes, but I was determined to make this closet space work. Three Tips to Successful Space Planning You
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