Sweet Simplicity

I don’t know if there is anything more glorious than the early days of summer. This year, this summer, feels particularly sweet, especially after over a year of navigating a worldwide pandemic that turned our world upside-down. Summer has always been my favorite...

Is there anything better than coming home after a long day to a sparkling clean house? Even with a far less complicated schedule thanks to the pandemic, I still find that there are not enough hours in the day to really devote (or want to devote, frankly) to getting my...

The flowers are blooming, the days are getting longer and suddenly, after a year of living a simpler life whether we wanted to or not, my schedule is filling up. While I never want to endure a global pandemic again in this lifetime, I feel like there are some silver...

It has been a year this month since our lives changed and the idea of simple living became a mainstay out of necessity rather than choice. While I strive daily toward a more simple and fulfilling existence, I have often struggled with overfilling my calendar and to do...

February is here and as we look ahead to (hopefully) warmer temperatures and the Valentine’s Day holiday, it is a great time to think about self care and the care of the lovely home that we have been spending unprecedented amounts of time in. Here are a few ideas to...

I don’t think it can be overstated how excited I am to say goodbye to 2020. While it was a profoundly historic year, I think it is safe to say that most of us are happy to have the idea of a new start and a new year to look forward to. That being said, there were a...

It is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year but let’s face it, everything about 2020 has been anything but traditional. As many of us look to the holiday season, some of our beloved traditions may not be accessible to us or just aren’t possible this year....

As we approach the festive holiday season, things are likely to look and feel very different than in year’s past. Social distancing, less travel and other safety measures are changing the way we gather and celebrate. How we celebrate may be different but virtual...

My favorite season of the year is finally here and I am happily baking, decorating and enjoying the colors and crispy air that accompany the autumn season! Fall tends to be a busy season for my family and it tends to be the time of year that I dedicate to tweaking...

A few weeks ago, we had our living room painted. In the process of preparing for the painters, I did a massive declutter. After the painting was finished and it was time to put everything back in its original spot, I took a moment and realized how much more relaxing...