One of the first things I bought when I meandered into an antique store as a young adult was a thin, cream cotton baby bonnet. I really couldn't tell you why I bought it other than I felt drawn to...
one last trip to Stillwater
Going on a day trip while hobbling around with a broken foot isn't what I would normally plan, but I couldn't turn down the opportunity to check out the antique stores and my favorite used book...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...