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decorating books I kept with me
As I was packing away my library of decorating books, I knew I wanted to keep a few out to read, study, and look to for inspiration and ideas for our next house. In case you missed it, we sold our...
purchases for our imaginary future house…
If you get it, you get it. One of the most exciting things about moving for people like me is anticipating what the next house will be. I've been this way since I was in 6th grade when we moved...
antique combination sketchbook & palette
One of my observant blog readers noticed that I wrote "I bought art boxes" instead of "I brought art boxes" in yesterday's post. We both had a laugh at it, but the truth is I have still bought a...
my temporary studio
As we were looking for an apartment or home to rent for the month between moving out of our house and driving out east, we had a few requirements. Number 1, we didn't want it to be outrageously...
touch-up paint therapy
Painting in some form or another has always been therapeutic for me. It was a creative outlet when we lived in my in-laws' basement while Jeff finished his degree. It was transformative; a way to...
the waiting place | encouragement
I've always loved the book Oh, The Places You'll Go! It's not often that a children's book is so poignant, timeless, and relevant through many seasons of life. I have revisited this book many...
antique artist’s paint box
Before I no longer had a permanent address, I snuck in a few final purchases. One of those purchases was this antique artist's paint box. Sniffing out beautiful old boxes online has become a...
tips on getting a house ready to sell
As you know, we recently listed and sold our house. Of course, I took pictures along the way and thought I would share some tips on getting a house ready to sell. I'm not sharing tips on how to...
uncertainty & possibility
"How's Jeff's job search going?" "Have you figured out where you're going to move?" "Have you bought a house, yet?" These are the questions I'm asked almost every time I see someone, speak to...
moving day 2022
Yesterday was tough. Moving out days almost always are. But yesterday was already full of final packing and a string of appointments at the Mayo Clinic for Calvin. (It's a part of his regular...
what sharing your passion looks like
I bet you think you showed up at the wrong blog today when the featured image is of a shiny new Corvette. No, you've come to the right place and this post does not have anything to do with me...
a beginner’s ironstone collection
Yes, moving is a pain, but I have to say that there are aspects of it that have been very enjoyable for me. I've loved going through all of my things and deciding which ones are my current...
wrapping tips for moving or shipping breakables
This is maybe the most random blog post and tip video I have ever made, but as I am moving, I was asked to share packing and wrapping tips and I always view questions as a great source of...
mexican lasagna bake aka burrito cake recipe
I love recipes that are...quick to make, can be made in one pot, are easy to adjust to different food preferences, and are delicious! Such is the case with this Mexican Lasagna Bake. It's a fusion...
victorian box easel
As I shared earlier this week, packing up the studio has been the hardest part of the move. (You can read about why we're moving HERE.) feel like I can cook anywhere. I can do laundry anywhere. ...
the best strawberry rhubarb crisp
We have an absolutely wonderful next-door neighbor. She has blown snow out of our driveway when Jeff was unable to, she has saved Calvin's bike from sitting out on the sidewalk overnight, and she...
the packed-up art studio
I spent a couple of days last week packing up the art studio. I have to confess that is the hardest room for me to pack. I started packing in there a few weeks ago as I was selling a couple of...
March & April 2022 Favorites
March and April were whirlwind months, which is why their favorites posts have been merged together. In two months, we've squashed in getting a house ready to sell, showing & selling a house,...
decorating with shells
As I collected shells at the beach this spring, the question I was asked most often is, "What do you do with them?" And I get that question! When we cleaned out my Oma's attic, there were about a...
tips on packing for a move
I know people who have moved a lot more than I have, but I have moved quite a bit in my life. Until I was almost 30, I had never lived anywhere longer than 4 years! An 11-year stretch in our PA...
the porcupine by ray french
As I shared in the tour of my great aunt and uncle's home in South Carolina, they have acquired a lot of interesting art pieces over the years. I wanted to highlight one specifically because it's a...
setbacks & a virtual yard sale
Well, I have had a slight setback this week! Sunday morning, I stayed home and watched the morning church service online since I'm still battling a cough. After the boys and I watched the service,...
eclectic south carolina home tour
When we were down in Isle of Palms, we had the chance to visit my great aunt and uncle's house for a tour. It's such a lovely home that I asked if I could take pictures and share them on my blog...
upheaval and linen sheets
Disclosure: This post about washed linen sheets is sponsored by Brooklinen. As always, all opinions and words are honest and my own. Anyone who has moved before knows that moving and upheaval are...
georgian paintbrushes
I'm going to share more about packing and moving soon, but let's just take a minute to admire some antique art supplies. Specifically some amazing Georgian paintbrushes. Between getting a house...
my perspective on letting go of things…
As I've been selling a lot of pieces from my home, the question that has come up most often is, "How can you let go of these beautiful things?" The short answer is, "It's all a matter of...
yard sale details & more large pieces for sale
If you don't follow me on Facebook or Instagram, then you might be wondering what happened to me! I got hit with a virus and was down and out for a good four days. I'm on the upswing now, but my...
new art course | alla prima
I was going to post more large pieces for sale in my blog post today, but that will have to wait until tomorrow. Today, I have something to share that I am super excited about! Earlier this year,...
Isle of Palms 2022
I thought I would share a little bit more about our time at Isle of Palms this year. If you'd like to read about our trip last year and the things we did, you can check that out HERE. Of course,...
beautiful variety | encouragement
I usually get a post up on Mondays, but there was some background maintenance happening on my blog and I wasn't able to get a post up on time. That ended up being okay because I had another...