Well, time got away from me and I missed posting for week 2. The good news is, no one really missed anything because we didn’t really accomplish much last week. There was a debate about flooring for the mudroom and powder room. In the end, the vinyl peel and stick won out. It’s easy, cheap […]
Spring ORC – Let’s Do It!
Well, I’ve been itching to do a project for a while now and the snowstorm last week was apparently all I needed to start one. We have been in our home for almost 5 years now, which is crazy as it doesn’t feel like it’s been that long. We have a list of project ideas […]
2024 House Goals Review
It’s time to look back over 2024 and see what we actually accomplished that was on our list for our project goals from the past year. The front entry walls. Whomp whomp. Did not do. I have commitment issues. Paint the headboard in the laundry room. This I did do! I can’t photograph this room […]
2025 Word of the year (take two)
Well friends, if you remember, I posted last week about my word for 2025. It was good but I just wasn’t 100% sure it was my word. I was trying to force it, but it never felt settled, I never felt excited about it, and I kept thinking that there was another word, but I […]
2024 Word in Review
Well it’s officially 2025 and I am still figuring out my word for the year. But it’s hard to look forward until you’ve looked back so let’s finish out 2024. My word for the year was Embrace. It was another big year for our family as we all entered a new stage of life. My […]
The Backyard Glowup becomes a reality
Way back in August of 2022, I blogged about our Backyard Glow Up. It hadn’t happened yet, we were waiting for the patio guy to get started. Our plan was to add privacy and landscaping after the patio was finished. The patio ended up having some issues and needed to have part of it redone […]
The flooring that almost was.
A few weeks ago I was getting prepared to order new LVP for our main floor and the staircase leading to the upstairs. I had finally mostly decided on which one I was going with and just needed to confirm the measurements. Four years ago, when we purchased this model home the one thing I […]
Home Goals 2023/2024 – Modern Grandma Cottage
When we purchased our current home, I immediately created a mood board and also came up with a name for the vibe/aesthetic I was wanting to create in our home. I distinctly remember being in the pillow aisle at target with my oldest daughter and I found this bright colorful floral pillow. Immediately I loved […]
My 2024 Word for the Year
This will be my tenth year choosing a word. In many ways, I can’t believe I have stuck with this practice for a decade! It has been one of my most favorite things I have discovered for accountability, growth and focus. Some years my word comes quickly and concretely, I know it’s my word. Other […]
2023 Word of the Year Review
It’s my favorite time of year! Of course, I love the Christmas season, there’s all the fun traditions and celebrations. Gathering with faily and friends, lots of wonderful memories made. But what I have found is that reviewing my word for the year and looking forward to the next word has created an anticipation probably […]