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In honor of Mother’s Day, I am dedicating each Sunday in May to a different mom who has intrigued, influenced, and inspired me with her design style, career choice, decorating aesthetic and/or all of the above! Meet Nelda Hunt Nelda Hunt is responsible for every home I have lived in as an adult. A realtor…
In honor of Mother’s Day, I am dedicating each Sunday in May to a different mom who has intrigued, influenced, and inspired me with her design style, career choice, decorating aesthetic and/or all of the above! Click here to read about last week’s featured mom. Happy Mother’s Day! Of course, since it is Mother’s Day,…
Mama needs a new rocking chair. Or, should I say, mama needs a rocking chair makeover! Don’t you agree…rocking chairs are such special chairs. Whether rocking a child to sleep, cuddling up with a good book, or lounging on a front porch, rocking chairs are symbols of relaxed time and familial connections. I received my…
I am spending the night in our guest room. This week I realized that our designated guest room has not been used in over a year and has become a bit of a catch-all room. Today’s blog post is about how to be a guest in your guest room. What is the phrase? “If you…
Try to say it angrily…Pom Pom! POM POM! LOL! You can’t do it, can you? It’s like trying to say the word “Bubbles” with anger. Try it! You, like me, will fail. Some words are just so full of fun that they sound even more ridiculous when attempted with an angry tone. These quirky little…
Earth Day! As a child, this day was a fun, “let’s pick up trash and plant flowers” day. Now, as an adult, it is still a “let’s pick up trash and plant flowers” day. However, the day has much more meaning, gravity, and purpose for me than it once did. Each year, Earth Day is…
The 90s are slapping me in the face! This was the decade when we bought the most cds. From classical to indie rock, if we liked it, we bought it for our cd library. It was like eating potato chips…you can’t just have one! Let me show you how to turn a tired piece of…
Self-Care Plant Zone Are you into self-care? You should be! This little hyphenated two-word combo has become a bit of a buzzword as we deal with the struggles of the past year. Perhaps you need a little spa time in the bathtub? A she-shed? Wine of the month club membership? Or, maybe you need a…
Are you looking for that special something to give to your mom for Mother’s Day’s? Read on for some of my favorite ideas to help give her an extra special day. Whether you call her Mom, Mother, Mama, Mommy, etc., mothers hold a very special place in our hearts. The older I get, the more…
Oh Joy! Easter is here! While the date for Easter changes each year, this happy holiday is the ultimate signal of spring, rebirth, and fresh renewal. Don’t you agree, this reset is more important this year than any other. The past year has been hard with required patience and diligence as the daily mantra. I…
