The table is set, the house is clean and there are delicious things cooking in the oven. And! I have enough time to write this post. How incredible is that?! A definite first. I think I am getting a hang of this whole planning/organization thing. Today I am hosting Thanksgiving and I could not be more happy about it. I …
Holiday Wreaths
I’m feeling the urge to make a holiday wreath today. There is just something so therapeutic about trudging through the woods, gathering bits of nature and then combining them into something beautiful for your home. Gone are the days of big bows, cheap bright colors, and fluffy fake holiday wreaths. This season the trend is clean lines and soft color …
Loveseat in the Dining Room
A few years back I bought a $20 vintage sofa (BIG spender here) from the sweet elderly lady across the street and placed it in my dining room. I have this funny little nook in the dining/kitchen area that serves zero purpose. Due to the low window placement, a buffet would look awkward. So instead, I placed a loveseat under the window. …
Pause & Reflect
I’ve started a mid-week ritual as of this month. On Wednesday afternoons I take a little time out and find some inspiration. It’s so easy to get caught up in work and forget about filling up the creativity tank. I can’t tell you how many times I have ran on fumes for weeks on end and then SMACK! I have …
Holiday Transitions
This time of year, we are all scrambling to get our homes ready for the holidays. It’s exhausting, I know. In the last few weeks, I have thought a lot about how out of control I feel in November & December. I LOVE Christmas, but the chaos can be downright overwhelming. I have decided to take control of the madness, …