"I would love to be that woman whose house is always ready for company. That would make me feel like I had it all together." I'll never forget hearing one of my co-workers make that statement years ago. Several of us were sharing conversation over lunch, and somehow this became the topic. I remember one… Continue reading Why I Am Always Ready for Company
Tag: homemaking
Two Game Changing Laundry Habits
Before I launch into today's post, I have a little soapbox topic to cover. LIFE HACKS. According to the google dictionary, a life hack is "a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one's time and daily activities in a more efficient way." I'm all for that! I am, however, opposed to the connotation… Continue reading Two Game Changing Laundry Habits
Christmas Home Tour {2021}
Welcome to my Christmas home tour! We'll start outside and work our way into the house. This year's decor was definitely influenced by our favorite Christmas movie - White Christmas. See if you can spot all the references! Columbia Inn sign The front door is simple and something that will carry me through winter. Win!… Continue reading Christmas Home Tour {2021}
10 Steps To A Tidy Home
We've all had those moments at the end of a long week when we look at the disaster area that doubles as our living space and think, "I don't even know where to start! I'll go to bed and take care of it later." This approach might satisfy you for a few hours, but eventually… Continue reading 10 Steps To A Tidy Home
Homemaking Favorites {5 on Friday}
Today I want to share a handful of items that I've been loving - and these are all from the homemaking category! #1 Mixing Bowls with Lids I love that these are dishwasher and microwave safe, have rubber grips on the bottom and come with lids! I use them for mixing bowls, serving bowls, leftover… Continue reading Homemaking Favorites {5 on Friday}
I Can’t Do Everything, But I Can Do Something {Homemaking Encouragement}
As a homemaker who commutes to an office job each day, I often feel like I'm just barely crossing off my weekly to-do list before it's time to flip the planner page and start a new week. There's so much more that I want to do. I want to make more snacks from scratch. I… Continue reading I Can’t Do Everything, But I Can Do Something {Homemaking Encouragement}
Winter Cottage Bookshelf
I've wanted a bookshelf in the living room for a long time, and I finally did it! Not being a big spender, I chose a simple $35 bookcase from Target. It was easy to assemble and is exactly what I wanted! I kept the decor a little minimal during Christmas, but decided I wanted to… Continue reading Winter Cottage Bookshelf
My Planner Picks for 2021: Happy Planner Cat Lady
This is my 5th year to use a Happy Planner! My preference is the classic size with a vertical layout. I love that it has both the weekly spread with columns for every day and the monthly spread with the whole month on two pages. For 2021 I just had to have the Cat Lady… Continue reading My Planner Picks for 2021: Happy Planner Cat Lady
How To Turn Your Bedroom Into A Cozy Living Space
The first step in creating comfortable spaces - in my opinion - is to clear the clutter. Bedrooms often become cluttered with clothes (both in season and out of season), laundry, blankets and lots of other things that might not even belong in there! Keep reading to learn how to turn your bedroom into a cozy living space!
Surprisingly Easy Ways to Stay on Top of Things!
This time of year is always extra busy, and with the fluid nature of things right now it's possible that your schedule is constantly changing. I've come up with a few tricks that help me to stay as on top of things as possible. I can't possibly remember everything that I need to get done or recall random thoughts that pop into my head. Here are a few things I do that might be helpful for you, too!
Come Home For Comfort 