Join the Style Challenge: Practical Outfit Guidance and Confidence for Every Wardrobe Happy Saturday! I’m out today participating in a local craft fair, but I wanted to take a moment to share some exciting news about a fashion resource I’ve been enjoying. Some time ago I wrote about taking part in a Style Me Pretty … Read more

Can’t find (or afford) the perfect accent pillow for your space? Learn how to make a DIY striped throw pillow cover in under 15 minutes using a simple painted-pillow technique. I spent months hunting for the ideal yellow throw pillows. When I refreshed my living room for spring, I decided to make my own—and discovered … Read more

Combine vintage, bold, and patterned elements for a chic boho-style living room. My husband and I recently started a little evening ritual of watching classic TV sitcoms. We enjoy their simple plots and often laugh at the dated fashions and home decor—bell bottoms, perms, and heavily patterned furniture encased in thick plastic all made an … Read more

Create a sweet new family tradition with these homemade meltaway chocolates. This cherished recipe from my mother-in-law makes a silky fondant center you can flavor and color any way you like, then enrobe in a smooth chocolate coating—ideal for holiday gifts, cookie exchanges, or a cozy evening at home. Why You’ll Love This Meltaway Chocolates … Read more

While updating our Modern Farmhouse Boho Master Bedroom, I looked for modern boho printables to finish the room. Boho wall art is an easy, affordable way to add color, texture, and relaxed personality to a cozy space. I found a great variety of free printable art, and put together this curated resource so you can … Read more

The other day I explained how I choose crafts to teach at camp. Today I want to share a very simple project that our campers are already loving: DIY Sharpie mugs. It’s an easy, low-cost activity kids and adults enjoy, and it produces a personalized keepsake they’re excited to take home. Supplies are minimal and … Read more

Six weeks ago I joined the One Room Challenge hosted by Calling it Home. The premise is simple: start and finish a room renovation in six weeks. Today is week six, and this post would normally be the big reveal. Unfortunately, I’m not quite there yet. I debated whether to even link this update with … Read more

In this article: Remembering Dad on Father’s Day. It’s Father’s Day, and my first thought this morning was of my dad. Maybe you’re thinking of your father, too. One memory returned so clearly it felt like yesterday. I was a junior in high school, standing behind the big stainless-steel grill at the Tastee Hut. I’d … Read more

My first real camera came when I graduated from high school: a Canon T50 that used film. It recorded the small, everyday moments of college and the adorable antics of my babies and toddlers. I loved that camera—until it finally stopped working. It opened the door to photography for me, even if I kept it … Read more

I’m in the mood for a big makeover—something like finally turning my cluttered basement storeroom into a neat, usable space. Before I tackle that, though, I have to finish the projects I’m already knee-deep in. As I reviewed them today, I realized each task is more than a chore; each one is a blessing. Instead … Read more