This family has a technology free room. Here’s why they love it
In 2020, we hosted Adele of Simple Life Musings on our Instagram stories home tour series. She lives in a dreamy D.C. area home (once featured in a Hallmark movie!) with her husband and seven…
5 ways to add personality to your laundry room
Photo courtesy of Kelly @hartley_home When it comes to decorating, the laundry room is usually the last space we give our attention. But what if a pretty laundry room made you to actually want to…
Why I broke the design rules for St. Joseph on the mantel
I’m taking down the ornaments, wrapping up the créche, and laying the garland gently back into the storage bins when my three kids shriek in unison: “MOM WHAT ARE YOU DOING?” I explain, and the…
5 simple, budget-friendly things that make a beautiful Thanksgiving tablescape
Originally published: 11/12/2019 What makes a house a home? The answer is probably a lot of things. Knowing where the light switches are, your favorite art on the walls, the memories of happy and sad…
Thrift stores, coffee beans, and ethically-sourced goods: how conscious consumerism can help us grow in charity
I have the most distinct memory of walking home from a local thrift store about a year ago, carrying a beautiful, large antique basket under my arm to decorate the new apartment my husband and…
Clutter affects men and women differently—here’s why
When I first began pursuing minimalism about a year and a half ago, I distinctly remember a time when I had returned from the grocery store to a solid surprise. I’d only been out less…
34 great throw pillows to cozy it up (+ some blankets too)
As we head out of summer and into fall (and winter), it’s looking like a lot of us are going to be spending quite a bit of time at home. But as we head into…
Why we host home tours, and what they can teach us about beauty in the home
It didn’t take long after the social distancing protocols were enacted for our mama hearts to ache over the situational impossibility of filling our homes with friends and family. We all missed hosting playdates and…
Home design, from mom to mom
Everyday Mamas was founded on the belief that love begins at home. We believe that as parents, everything we are doing in our daily lives as parents at home is important because it’s building the…
Houseplants teach kids about the miracle of life—and other reasons why this mom of 3 loves them in her home
Keeping plants alive and flourishing in your home can be a challenge — and doing it while caring for three children, even more so. Today, we’ve invited Emily Ripperger of @therootedmom to share her tips on…
Flooring Renovation: Asbestos Removal and Choosing the Perfect Floor Stain
We finally completed the renovation of our first-floor flooring, and like most renovations, it was a bit more involved than we initially hoped for. When we bought the house three years ago, we knew the…
Roses are red: 8 beautiful shades of a paint color you might not realize you love
Lots of us love blues, greens, whites, and greys. And if neutrals are more your thing, you might think you need to stay far away from a color like red. But we think it’s worth…
