When I first saw the mention of the word "audiobook" in my book contract, I was a little skeptical. I mean, this is going to be a photo-heavy decorating book. A book that relies heavily on visual...
exercise to discover your style | living mood board
First of all, thank you so much for all of your support and encouragement yesterday! The Feels Like Home launch has been a success so far and I was beaming all day. Since more of you have the book...
creamy chicken & wild rice soup recipe
Soups are definitely my specialty! I love that I can make a whole bunch at one time that will last for quick & tasty lunches and dinners throughout the week. I love they are healthy &...
the antique post office register
As someone who enjoys unique antique finds and getting goodies in the mail, last week was a banner week! I received several highly anticipated packages (I'll share about those in other posts) and I...
making a beautiful, comfortable bed with brooklinen
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Brooklinen. As always, all words and opinions are honest and my own. Use promo code MUSTARDSEED to get $20 off your Brooklinen order of over $100. I was having...
family room makeover | painted fireplace surround
I finally made some more progress on the basement family room makeover in the latter part of last week. Jeff helped me hang the deer head and I finished painting the fireplace surround and mantel. ...
potato corn soup with dill
I am an unashamed soup lover. I don't know why anyone would be ashamed of that, but I definitely am not. I think my love of soup started when we went to a family conference in Switzerland and they...
back-to-school supplies for mom
Back-to-school is such an exciting time. We make sure the pants are not high-waters, everyone gets a new pair of shoes, and we get to go shopping for pens, pencils, notebooks, and hand sanitizer. ...
start where you’ll start
There's a popular saying, "Start where you are." I'd like to tweak that a little bit. Start where you'll start. That has been the answer I've given several different people over the past few...
feels like home | preorder bonus two | renter’s guide
It's Feels Like Home Friday! If you have already preordered the book and collected the first preorder bonus I announced (the free high-resolution original art download), then you may have snooped...