(If you missed Part 1 of this series, click here to catch up and join me back here to continue reading.) My mom was the queen of a cheerful attitude. From earliest memories my siblings and I were expected to choose a good attitude regardless of our circumstances or feelings. As I grew ...
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My Bad Attitude…and How I Fixed It (Part 1)
"I have absolutely nothing to offer, " I complained to my husband as we sat side-by-side on the small transport bus. "What could I possibly offer to anyone this week? I have no inspiration, no wisdom, no joy. I have nothing to offer. Not to anyone." I stared hopelessly out ...
Our Kitchen
One of my favorite things to do when I visit a home design blog is to click on the Home Tour page and gaze at all the marvelous photos of other people's homes. You, too? This is not a new obsession: Even pre-children, Fireman and I used to frequent local Parade of Home tours for the ...
So I Bought this Couch
One huge risk of re-purposing is that sometimes you come across deals that are best left behind. Or perhaps not, because MAYBE...with enough paint and some pretty fabric and enough time.... (and there, once again, you're HOOKED on a deal that should be left behind because re-purposing is simply ...
Dining Area Updates ~ A Painted Railing & New Seat Covers
Okay, who needs a little home improvement project to stimulate your Tuesday? I spent a few blissful hours DIYing around my home this weekend and the solitude ~ along with the accomplishment ~ was good for my soul. In the not-so-recent past, I often tried to "squeeze" decorating or ...
3 Things I Learned from my First Vintage Market
Now that the dust has settled and I've had a day to catch up on rest after my first in-home Vintage Market, I wanted to share a few details on how things went, what I learned, and what my plans are for next time. And yes, there will most definitely be a NEXT time because I don't know about you, but ...
Vintage Market ~ Sneak Peek
Good Morning! We are down to the final countdown of my first ever in-home Vintage Market (4 more days!) and I am heading back out to the shop first thing this morning to dive in to more sanding, prepping, cutting, painting, distressing, and sealing the few lsat pieces of furniture, handpainted ...
Stronger ~ A Journey & Fun Announcement
Dear friends, family, and those I yet have the pleasure to meet ~ I am honored and humbled you are here today. With so many events, people, videos, texts, carpools, meal preps, exercises, and catnaps vying for your time, it brings me great joy that you paused here at my blog...if only for a ...
DIY “Be Still” Sign
If this is your first time visiting my blog, I am so honored you are here! I hope in some small way you find encouragement, inspiration, and validation as a mommy, a wife, and a creative soul. If there's one thing I've learned about women in my decades of walking ...
Girl’s Room Makeover
Our daughter's room is finally finished enough to post a few pictures. There is more I'd like to do in this space, but with school in session and weeks flying by, I thought I would post what we've accomplished so far, with more updates later. My daughter really wanted hot pink bedding, but to ...
