A few days ago, an acquaintance offhandedly asked how things were going. "Well, my brain feels like it's swimming in information overload," I replied. . . .
Making the Most Important List
Over the last few months, Graham and I have been quietly looking at homes on the market in Charlottesville. For the first time in our marriage, we . . .
Be Your Own Valentine: 9 Gifts for You from You
You know February 14th is approaching when the Target dollar section transforms from New Year's confetti to heart overload. Personally, I think . . .
Preteen Bedroom Makeover for Under $200
Just after Christmas, my middle schooler went to visit family for a few days in North Carolina and I decided it was time to do the unthinkable, enter . . .
Getting Ready to Airbnb: 5 Tips from an Accidental Expert
Y'all, we sorta, kinda, really on accident rented our house with Airbnb three times this month. It all happened so fast. Earlier this year, I blocked . . .
7 Toys that Stand the Test of Time
I am that mom who gave EVERYTHING away after having her "last baby" only to then have her actual last baby. Thank goodness for friends who stepped in . . .
Nine Finds: My Mother’s Day Wish List
When you can use nearly all your fingers on one hand to count the number of children who belong to you, the expectation of a day of appreciation goes . . .
Bidding Spring to Come: Three Simple Ways to Transition to Spring
Does anyone else find it incredibly hard to make the transition from winter to spring? My home is fairly bipolar at this point, with warm blankets . . .
Five Ways to Make a House a Home
Last weekend, I cashed in our Sky Miles and made my way down to Bluffton, SC, to visit my sister-in-law who happens to be a new resident of the . . .
Going Au Natural (ahem, with Floral)
A few months ago, we told you that natural elements were all the rage in jewelry design, and now I'm extended the trend to home decor, specifically . . .