There's just something about the sun shining brightly and a warm breeze blowing that makes us want to deep clean our homes, to make them feel shiny and new again. Tired rugs, dusty baseboards, smudged windows, and dingy upholstery cry for attention all winter long. This last weekend, our ...
Parenting
Home Ideas during Downtime
This morning I am sipping my coffee in a still-quiet house, knowing in one hour kids will rise and plans for the day will unfold as we face another Tuesday of uncertainty and unfamiliar territory. Hearty breakfasts are beautiful soul therapy, by the way. We are making history, you and I. ...
Snack Hutch Makeover
Around our house, back-to-school means a return to scheduled bedtimes, intentional meal planning, and time-saving systems to make our morning routine flow smoothly. I am ALL about smooth mornings around here. Here's what I believe: No one should leave the house in the morning feeling stressed, ...
Back to Basics: Our Three Family Rules
I'd like to say I am writing this post from a place of parental inspiration and accomplishment, but quite the opposite is true. Last week was rough in the Coon household. Rough as in pushing boundaries, eye rolling, unkind words, laziness, selfish ambition. You know, all those qualities that ...
A High School Graduate and a Bedroom
Two weeks ago I knew I needed to write this post. For one, I've been wanting to show photos of our oldest son's recent room refresh, and Two, I know I'm not the only one nurturing and training up a child who doesn't quite fit "the mold." As our oldest son's high school graduation draws ...
Goals and Circumstance
In April, I walked away from this blog, purged my overflowing paint room, and figuratively set my creative self aside until further notice. I encouraged myself with thoughts like: "This is the answer. Finally God is speaking clearly through circumstances. Today, at this moment, I ...
Lessons I’ve Learned About Blogging and Home
I've been picking away at this blog for over five years now. It began with dreams of beautiful home photos, helpful DIY tutorials, and a longing to be included in a community of like-minded bloggers whom I respect and admire. In actuality, my blogging road has been somewhat lonely. I've ...
A Studio for Mom ~ Part 1
After shuffling three children out the door at three different times this morning, I spent 30-45 minutes walking through the house finally putting things away from last weekend. Take down the birthday banner? Check. Put away string, scotch tape and push pins used to hang banner (stuffed ...
Embracing Fall
For those of you who know us, you also know our home is looking a bit different these days. With the addition of two little nieces and a nephew, our home is sporting a lot of Hello Kitty, Legos, markers, and matchbox cars. But also a lot of laughter and ...
Book Page Wreath
When the music fades.........and all is stripped away......My soul often finds rest in creating. After hugging our last summer guests good-bye yesterday morning, I spent the day reconnecting with my home and allowing myself to wile away the hours with no real purpose or agenda. And as is so ...
