how I maximize productivity
I am often asked how I do everything that I do, so I’m going to attempt to answer that in this post and to offer some of the ways I maximize productivity. The reason why I say I’m going to attempt to answer that question is that I really don’t believe there is one set […]
tips on styling a hutch
Yesterday afternoon, after doing some computer work then some not-fun organizing in the basement, I decided I needed to do something in my house that was just for fun. I didn’t have very much time, so I picked refreshing the styling in the antique pine hutch in the living room. When I looked at it, […]
design plan for the family room
As I’ve been thinking about the basement family room, I’ve had this image sitting on my desk. It was on the cover of a I received in the mail and it immediately became my loose inspiration for the family room, which already had blue and brown elements. This was important because I want to work […]
may 2021 favorites
I can’t believe it’s June already! In just a few short weeks, 2021 will be half over. I remember a friend saying years ago, as I held an infant Marshall in my arms, that I just pressed the fast-forward button on my life. There is something about living in the cycle of the school year, […]
isle of palms | part three | painting & sketching
Our trip to Isle of Palms in May was primarily about visiting with family and celebrating my parent’s 50th anniversary (51st now since it had to be postponed for a year), but it was also our first vacation in a long time, so I wanted to take intentional time to do things that were restful […]
My Favorite Jute Rugs
I’ve shared about the jute rugs I use in my home in various posts, but not all in one place. Since rugs are a tricky part of decorating a room (for me, at least), I thought I would share some of my favorite jute rugs that I’ve had in my home for several years. The […]
isle of palms | part two | day trip to Charleston
Get ready for a lot of pictures of classic low-country southern architecture, because today I’m sharing about our little excursion with my mom to Charleston, SC. When we first started talking about things to do in the general area of Isle of Palms, Charleston rose to the number one thing I wanted to do. We […]
tips on shelling
As I’ve shared before, my favorite thing to do at the beach is to hunt for shells. I’ve been shelling since I was a little girl, helping my Oma hunt for olive shells at Long Beach, NC. When we cleaned out her attic, we found several five-gallon buckets filled to the brim with shells she […]