Hygee The Art Of Living A Cozy Life
Have you heard the Danish word hygge? Up until last week, I had not. But then I mentioned it to a friend and she had heard of it and tries to live a hygge filled life. I think we would all be better...
View ArticleNotes From An Older And Wiser Me
As I near the 50 year mark in my life I have learned a few things that I wish I could go back and tell my 20-30 year old self. Do we have to get older in order to understand these things? I wish...
View ArticleThink Before You Buy
Before I make a purchase I always have one thing go through my head; how will I dispose of it when I am done with the item. Sure, I make those impulse purchases. I had that unicorn sweater hanging...
View ArticlePlanning The Organized Graduation Party
Sadly, this is the last year I am writing about having an organized graduation party. My baby is graduating this Spring and I am unofficially retiring this topic. The invites have been designed and...
View ArticleWhen Good Enough Is Simply Good Enough
first day of kindergarten and first day of senior year My mantra of late has been “good enough.” I am struggling with facing my empty nest. I wish I would have done so much more with my kids. Did I...
View ArticleAre Your Skinny Jeans Making You Fat?
The more I work with my clients, the more I am coming to the realization that our homes are the metaphors for our inner selves. While my business focus has been on the entire home I am now going to...
View ArticleAdivce To My Son As He Graduates From High School
Two weeks to go before the high school graduation for my youngest and I keep wondering if he knows some basic life skills. Yes, I am happy for him to start his next chapter. Yes, I am sad and a...
View ArticleHow The Cat In The Hat Almost Ruined My Life
Did you ever read a children’s book and have it still impact you as an adult? For me, that dang Dr. Seuss book “The Cat in the Hat” seriously traumatized me. I think how I run my house now is because...
View ArticleSummer Parenting Goals Vs Reality
Welcome to summer! This is a note to all of you moms and dads who are spending your summers home with your kids. When my three boys were little, I loved our summers spent together. I was the mom who...
View ArticleOrganizing With Purpose
My favorite moment when I work with a client is when I walk in their house for the first time. I have them give me a tour of their home and their trouble areas. I watch their body language as we walk...
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