Day two of our challenge and day two of the year! I hope things are off to a great start for you. Did you think of a word to help define...

How I love the start of a new year. It brings closure to the highs and lows of the year past, and offers so much promise and perspective...

The days and weeks are flying by and Christmas is juuuuuust around the corner. How is it possible we’re almost into 2020? Does the...

Clutter comes from the root word clot or lump in Middle English. In the same way a blood clot inhibits the flow of vital, life-giving...

My family keeps a basket in the entryway for seasonal essentials. In the summer, that’s where you’ll find sunscreen, bug spray, baseball...

Anyone who knows me understands that my kitchen is a hard-working room. It’s a functional space with regular appliances, painted cabinets...

Did you know, typical household clutter can cause physical, emotional and mental health concerns? I recently finished an extensive...

Yesterday, I turned in my final assignment for my masters degree. It was a major Capstone Project, a literature review more than 20 pages...

You know how you change a lamp in a room, or maybe a rug, which then tumbles into a series of other improvements which may or may not...

A longtime friend connected with me this week. She’s moving from a place she loves all the way across the country to be closer to family....

Around the dinner table last night, we started talking about things that quit working if we don’t pay attention. Clearly, the most...

When you’re seeking inspiration, where do you start? Usually, I’ll open a window, turn on some music, clean a room, and light a candle....

When we moved to this house, I had a big list of gripes. I know how entitled this sounds. A beautiful house with a pretty yard set...

My husband and I have been married for nearly 22 years. When I look back on all the ways our homes have embraced us and all the changes...

How do you feel when you know you have people coming over? Does the mere idea make you break out in a cold sweat? Does it make you want...

Handy white crocks from IKEA, perfect for most things. . . When it comes to organizing, I really believe in using what you have to keep...

I grew up in Fairbanks, Alaska. I was a busy child, and an even busier teen. I woke up early to take care of my horse, and often had...

When my husband and I were married, I really wanted hydrangeas to decorate the church. Admittedly, I was influenced by Martha Stewart,...