Life is full of joy and pain…and a whole lot of in-between.
Every day feels jam packed from the moment our feet hit the ground in the morning, to the moment our heads hit the pillow. Sometimes the day ends and you wonder “where did this day go?” Nothing was remarkably amazing or horrible, it just kind of happened. These days happen more often than we like to admit and they can feel discouraging.
Read MoreOur mission statement communicates the things that we want to be true of each person that lives in our home. These are the values that we want to cultivate every day and extend to our family, friends, and others we interact with.
We simplified our mission statement even more and created something we could hang on the wall in our home as a regular reminder of what’s most important.
Read MoreKnowing what's most important for each moment is complex. As we think through what this looks like on this platform, we hope it helps guide your thinking and create good habits as you make the most of each moment. We're launching "make every moment count" as a place to externally process giving intention to each moment and how it impacts our lives.
Read MoreChristmas decor has a way of changing the whole feel of our living space. And when it comes to decorating for the holidays some years I’m more in the mood for decorating than others. But 2020 is by far the most I’ve ever looked forward to and anticipated the transformation. This was the most into decorating the boys have ever been as well. I let them do as many decorations as they wanted to. It was a joy to see the excitement and anticipation all over their little faces…
Read MoreThis is our home right now. We spent this past weekend switching our bedroom and playroom. I love how we are using all of our space right now. It feels like we’re finally maximizing each room to it's full potential…
Read MoreWe've all felt the sting of having our work overlooked. Whether it’s minimal interaction on social media, lack of interest in the products or services you offer, or just feeling like you can’t gain any traction with the things you create. I've learned that the most effective marketing occurs when…
Read MoreWhether you’re moving into a new space or rethinking your current setup, here are some of the things I’ve done in our home to maximize the space and brighten it up some…
Read MoreI want to help hold this tension of striving to be people of character, while embracing the little things that make each one of us who we are. I came up with a small list of things that I hope will be true of myself and our family and designed a print piece…
Read MoreLife constantly changes and so does my living room - even if it’s just small changes. I love trying to re-think how to do things better and more efficiently while working with what I already have…
Read MoreI love Christmas cards. Each day I get a card from a loved one during the holidays, I can’t wait to open and hang it. I try to find a place to keep my cards displayed throughout the year. It makes me feel like those special people are near…
Read MoreMy hope, with designing each room is to make a unique experience as we spend time in our home. As life has changed over the years, the purpose of our space has shifted in many ways. Making a room my own is a fun challenge that allows me to express my own creativity.
Read MoreHaving photos around the house of our family throughout the years is important to me. I want the boys to have constant reminders of moments they have little to no memory of. I want them to be able to look at a photo and see the love and happiness that has been constant in our family…
Read MoreAs the arrival of sweet Abner draws ever closer, I've been putting last minute touches on the decor for his nursery. One way I tried to wrap my brain around what I want the boys rooms to look like is by creating "mood boards" for each of them…
Read MoreI recently created some logo design work for a screen printing and embroidery company called Accent on Life. Whether you're getting started with design work or if you've been doing this sort of thing for a while and you're interested in getting some inspiration from someone else's process, I hope you enjoy this post...
Read MoreThe living room is the first space you see when you walk into the house, so when we saw it for the first time, I immediately tried to figure out how this room could work. Every once in a while there is a space that is especially challenging to work with - that was the case with this house. But I loved the challenge...
Read MoreAs summer days come to an end, I want to hang onto these simple things that have been so sweet to me in this season; the warm afternoon sun peeking into the windows, a nice cup of hot tea with a fun book, and the chuckle of Emet as he plays with his toys...
Read MoreOne of the resources I look to for inspiration and motivation is reading books by creative and organized people. I've put together a list of some of my favorites, and hope they do the same for you. I love each of these for different reasons, and recommend checking them out...
Read MoreDesigning your table setting is a fun opportunity to express care, consideration, and your creativity. It's a process that I'm forever changing and growing - no two of my table settings are ever the same...
Read MoreShowers are a sweet opportunity to show love and appreciation to someone you care about. I love planning and thinking of new and creative ways to make a shower unique...
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