Saying that life has changed is an understatement. Even those of us who enjoyed shopping no longer enjoy the idea of venturing out into stores (if they’re open!). But life goes on, right? And our homes don’t wait! If you find that you want to buy some big ticket items (like furniture) online but aren’t quite sure about it I want to show you how. How to buy furniture online: warm up stretches Know your comfort zone. Know what you want to spend. How long you want it to last. What challenges you might have to consider (kids, pets, etc.) Take your measurements Measure the current furniture ..read more

This article first appeared in Badassery Magazine Okay, stop me if you’ve heard this one. You’re young. Ish. Well, you don’t remember getting older than 28. But here are your nights: You’ve got kids. And they. Are. Tough. And exhausting. And God love them, they are sucking up all your energy. At the end of your day, you stumble into your master bedroom, turn on the TV or open your book for all of two minutes before you pass out. In your sweats. Not entirely sure if your partner is even on the other side of you. Wake up the next morning with children jumping on you gleefully waaaay too early i ..read more

Mama, our jobs are hard. And we work 24 hours a day. People who work hard like us deserve a space to call their own. Some have "caves" or "she sheds". But that sounds like a lot of work and how often do you actually get away to visit? Here's an idea: make yourself a spot in a place you use every. day. Here are some bathroom decor ideas to turn your bathroom into an oasis just for you. Treat yourself often. Bathroom Decor Ideas: Keep it simple Allow the room one huge element (gorgeous tile, stunning countertops, etc.) and the rest as a supporting act. Anything else and it’s just too much goin ..read more

Mr. Rogers is having a (well deserved) moment. And, yep! I was one of the many who grew up watching Mr. Rogers. As an early childhood student and teacher I knew that his approach on life was different and refreshing. But I didn't realize the whole impact this man has had on our world until I started watching re-runs of the show I loved with the littles I loved.  The episode we first watched started in the usual way. Song sung, sweater chanted, shoes changed, it was a beautiful day indeed! Next on the agenda was a visit to a local restaurant for lunch. Did we want to come? Uh, yeah! Let's go ..read more

We all have "stuff". Chances are we have more stuff than you need. But with too much stuff, home enjoyment does down. A cluttered house feels claustrophobic. It can lead to visual overload easily. You won't want to be in certain parts of your home. But introvert or no, your home needs to be a place where you can relax, recharge and restore. Here's how to start the unclutter process. Unclutter your home; unclutter your mind. Unclutter: Set yourself up for success You’re not going to get your whole home, or even maybe a whole room done in one unclutter. Don’t put that pressure on yourself. Start ..read more

Last year, right around this time, I have to say....I was struggling. I was just not into the Christmas season and couldn't muster the energy to partake in the usual festivities. For those of you who don't know me well, this is DEFINITELY not me. I'm a big kid when it comes to the holidays! Honestly though? This time? I just didn't see the point of getting ALL the decorations out, putting up the tree, going through all the ins and outs of decorating. Luckily for me, my husband led the charge and we did indeed deck the halls. And I was so grateful for the kick in the pants. Because here's what ..read more

True story. There I was, sitting there, waiting for a little Halloween get together at our house. Nothing fancy. Couple kids. Couple adults. And as I'm setting the table in preparation, I look at my table and say to myself, "Wow, as an interior decorator, you can really do a better job than that!". With this in mind I sat down to plan my Thanksgiving centerpiece. I want to show you how you can (in one shop! Online!!) pull together a perfectly lovely, easy-peasy Thanksgiving centerpiece you'll be proud to show off come Thanksgiving. Here it comes: If you have family heirlooms you're able to in ..read more

Life is crazy. I mean, there's crazy-good (hard work earns you a bonus, yay!) and there's everyday crazy (Suzy to math club, Billy to practice, Sparky to the vet) and then there's the world today. I don't really need to list examples; I'm pretty sure we're on the same page. And sometimes it feels impossible to get away from. And you know what, Mama? As introverts, we feel the weight of this even more. I don't want to get you down! It's just what we're up against! So let's put it out there. Let's give it less power by naming it. And let's talk tools to combat this energy. You deserve a bedroom ..read more

You're ready to create your babe's nursery, how fun!! You're going old school and waiting to find out if it's a boy or a girl, but you want that room ready to go when you need it! You’ve done your research. Checked out some of the well-known baby stores. Browsed around Pinterest. And frankly, you’re unimpressed. Nothing reaches out and grabs you saying, “I am perfect for your completely individual little one!”. It’s all a bit blah, and you want something extraordinary. Why should your nursery look like anyone else’s? You’re. In. Luck. Because there are some ways to be super unique with your ..read more

It's spring and I don't know about you, but the boys and I are dusting off the old baseball mitts, bicycles and more. And to be honest, you pull one piece and the leaning tower of sports equipment teeters unsteadily. We need some major sports equipment organization and we need it now! Let me talk you though my plan. Sports equipment organization step 1: de-clutter Half the time clean up is so hurried when it comes to sporting stuff that things are jammed any old place and that starts to show! Ther ..read more