Telling the story of home
We were snuggled on the couch to watch Beauty and the Beast, all five of us piled onto a single section of the sofa. I laughed to myself about the expanse of available seating to…
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…
Time will tell: how daydreaming about the past is bringing me peace in the present
Photo credit: @tanyashatsillo It was snack time and our two hangry daughters pulled at my pant legs. As I stood in the kitchen, watching the rain fall on the patio pavement outside our minimalist, Kansas…
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…
Survival Mode Series: Seeking and Appreciating Beauty
(Also, see the January Edition: Tending to the Body, February Edition: Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Health, and March Edition: Organization ) When we started this Survival Mode series in January, we had no idea that…
8 tricks for when you’re decorating on a budget
I love getting new pieces for our home and making home updates—I mean really, who doesn’t like picking out something that comes in perfect condition neatly shipped to your front door? But let’s face it:…
A case for the title “homemaker”
I really like filling out forms. I know that’s weird. Most people hate paperwork. But to me there’s something so satisfying about clearly printing important information in the little provided boxes. It’s like taking a…
What makes a house a home?
“Hitherto the Herb of Grace had been to them a summer home; they had known it only permeated with sun and light, flower-scented, windows and doors open wide. But now doors were shut, curtains drawn…
A floor-to-ceiling gallery wall you can DIY without breaking the budget
Like many families living in suburban, new-ish, generic-ish builds in Texas, we have a giant wall in our living room. It’s not that wide, but it is very tall because our living room is open…
Organizing your pantry might be the self-care project you need
When dinner time rolls around, how often do you find yourself staring at your pantry — not even sure where to start to find something you need to make dinner? If you’re anything like me, you’ll…
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…
