2 minute read Hi Reader! Today I want to tell you the story of my poor old cedar chest. How (for years!) it had been banished to the most hidden and forgotten corners of our home, only to be fully restored and given a brand new purpose and place of honor. This is a “glow up” story far too long in the making; and I’m not even sure I should share it, as updating old/antique pieces is always somewhat controversial. But I think you’ll see how the decision to (finally!) paint this chest is...

2 minute read Hi Reader! There are lots of home decor things I can do well. Picking out artwork is NOT one of them. And picking out a full set of gallery wall prints that all go together with some sort of color, tone, or thematic cohesion? Gah - talk about design paralysis! When I found myself with six identical frames to fill, I fell deep down down a rabbit hole of Etsy shops and independent artist sites. I even considered watercoloring my own (which is a bit laughable since I don’t paint)....

2 minute read Hi Reader! The universe is funny sometimes, isn’t it? Out of perpetual quiet, there can suddenly be consistent, pervasive, and even loud “themes” that come into your consciousness from lots of different directions. Over the past few months, I’ve had several women in my life experience personal turmoil. And without my prompting or even suggesting it, almost all of them have, in their own way and own time, turned to fixing, changing, and updating their home spaces as a way to...