For most of my adult life I believed weight loss and “healthy living” required a level of consistency my mind couldn’t sustain. As a busy mom with diagnosed ADHD, my days were often reactive instead of intentional. I’d wake up already behind, forget to eat until I was ravenous, scroll until I felt anxious, and … Read more

I finally tackled a DIY project I’ve been wanting to try for years: adding bullion fringe to a sofa. This look isn’t for everyone, but if you love grandmillennial style or have a soft spot for “Grandma core,” it’s an easy, high-impact update worth trying. Fringe instantly changes the character of a sofa. I recently … Read more

We have a bit of a love/hate, frenemy relationship with our TV. After our latest rearrange and DIY project, I think we’re finally on speaking terms again — which is a relief, since we still enjoy our New Girl and Parks and Rec marathons. Last time you saw this space, the TV was dominating our … Read more

A complete checklist of the best amenities and essentials to turn your guest bedroom into a hotel-like suite so visitors feel comfortable, relaxed, and pampered. Best Guest Room Essentials After refreshing our spare bedroom for holiday guests, I made a comprehensive list of thoughtful amenities and practical essentials to make visitors feel at home. Whether … Read more

A basic, beginner’s step-by-step tutorial for making soy wax candles from repurposed secondhand candy dishes, tea cups, bowls, and jars. Yesterday it was a balmy 94 degrees here in the Charlotte area, and somehow I found myself in a cozy sweater making DIY candles—blogger life is delightfully strange like that. On a recent antiquing “day … Read more

A roundup of the best-rated fandeliers and where to use them in your home. Even as the weather cools, our family runs on fans year-round. Living in South Carolina means temperature swings are common — one day it’s 25°F, the next it’s 75°F — so ceiling fans are essential beyond just summer use. Fandeliers, the … Read more

8 Simple Ways to Add Cozy Style to Your Porch and Outdoor Spaces for Fall — Lighting, Warmth, and an Easy Color Palette What began as a plan to take down our summer porch curtains turned into a full-on refresh to make the porch feel warm and welcoming for fall—and I’m glad it did. With … Read more

It’s hard to believe we’ve lived in this house for more than eight years. When we first moved into this 1960s Colonial, the living room felt like a blank canvas—and it’s been through so many changes since then. Each update tells a little story about where we were in life at the time and how … Read more

The other day, Olivia (who’s 13 now) and I spent a relaxed afternoon antiquing in Charlotte. I came home with a few small treasures that felt perfect for styling on our living room coffee table—a piece that itself is a previous vintage find. Styling a coffee table is one of my favorite quick ways to … Read more

Deep cleaning might not sound like a weekend party, but there’s real satisfaction in giving your home a complete reset—especially when seasonal light reveals dust and hidden grime. A focused whole house deep cleaning session refreshes your space, reduces allergens, and makes everyday upkeep much easier. That’s why I created the Ultimate Whole House Deep … Read more