the bird painting
Hello, all! I hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend. We were able to take a break from packing to have a cookout with some friends, which was a nice diversion. I am so ready to just have everything on the truck and be done with it! There is still more left to do and […]
Dash & Albert Rug Design Competition
I have been a long-time fan of Annie Selke and Dash & Albert, so when I was invited to participate in their rug design competition, I was all in! Fifteen digital influencers, including some of my blog buddies, were invited to submit three rug designs that are reflective of their personal design aesthetic for a chance to have their […]
the stuff series | if the shoe doesn’t fit
If you’re just joining us for The Stuff Series, welcome! This is a series all about our stuff, how we relate to it, and what we should do with it. I say “we”, because it’s been a great dialogue between myself and my readers. Just go back and read the comments for suggestions, insights, and […]
documenting the ordinary
So, I’m basically a stalker now. I’ve shared about Michelle Wooderson’s watercolor class (on Jeanne Oliver’s Creative Network) and how inspirational I find her Instagram feed. She’s one of my “click-overs”. ** In addition to inciting art supply envy (in the best possible way), she has been sharing a watercolor journal project. It’s a 1920’s diary […]
rose bush nest & more packing
A few weeks ago, my mom told me about a nest that she discovered in one of her rose bushes. She thought I would like it, so we went snooping for it when we were over at her house for burgers on Memorial Day. It was a beautiful nest, filled with three turquoise eggs. Sadly, […]
the wasted space
I’ve always thought of the formal living room in our house as a bit of a waste. The original part of our home was built in 1948 and this little room, right when you walk in the front door was the only living area. Though it’s small, it was very well designed. It’s opened to […]
little victories…
When you have an entire house and business to pack up, you have to celebrate the little victories. As I’ve been working through the house, I realize that I’ve done so much and there is so much to do that I keep going back to the same cabinets, drawers and closets, not remembering that I […]
the stuff series | to the keeper of the stuff
In this series, I was going to head in a lighter direction, since we talked about stuff with strings last time, but I decided to continue to wade in deep waters and write to those who are the “keeper of the stuff”. This is the person who ends up with all of the family stuff that […]