*This page contains affiliate links for your convenience. For more information, see the FTC guidelines here.* Seriously. HOW IS IT FRIDAY ALREADY?! Why are these weeks zooming by?! Crazy. I don’t get it. But I never will, so let’s move on to some Favorite Things! 1. The Perfect Summer Dress I mean, I can’t even […]
My Exercise Journey: Why I Stopped and Why I Came Back
June 5, 2018 by 17 Comments
This is not a decorating post. If you’ve followed for a while, you know I love talking lifestyle stuff. Family, faith, cooking, and well, a whole hodge podge of things. Mostly decorating, yes, but I like to talk about all the things. Especially if I think they’ll help or inspire you. I wanted to talk […]
Why We All Should Watch This Is Us
February 5, 2018 by 10 Comments
Gah. You guys. It’s the morning after the Superbowl, and if you’re a This Is Us fan, you know what also happened last night. I’ll try my very hardest not to spoil anything in this post, but I’m guessing most of you have heard about this epic episode, even if you don’t watch. And if […]
But Where Does It All Go?
November 1, 2017 by 15 Comments
*This page contains affiliate links for your convenience. For more information, see the FTC guidelines here.* One of my readers left an interesting comment on a photo on my Facebook page a while back. The photo was of one of my kids’ rooms, and it was a ‘blog worthy’ pic – you know the […]
Godwinks, Debbie Gibson, and Seizing the Day: My Quick Trip to LA
September 27, 2017 by 22 Comments
*This page contains affiliate links for your convenience. For more information, see the FTC guidelines here.* Oh friends. Let me tell you about last week… I woke up on a rainy Monday. And it was the Monday-est of all Mondays. My 6th grader was crying tears of middle school adjustment, my 4th grader was coming […]
Faith Over Fear: Lessons From a Morning on the Sand
September 5, 2017 by 14 Comments
We returned over the weekend from our annual trip to the Outer Banks. It’s a week I treasure for many reasons – it’s full of relaxing and toes in the sand and family. Our kids are in the sweetest spot right now – old enough to go off by themselves, hit the pool if they […]
Off to Haven!
July 18, 2017 by 6 Comments
Oh MY am I excited to tell you where I’m headed! Been planning and packing outfits and emailing with my mentor and reading about workshop schedules and writing and checking off lists and I cannot even believe I will be in Georgia on THURSDAY for the Haven Conference!! I’ve wanted to go every year, but there’s always been […]
Another Chapter Begins…
June 6, 2017 by 6 Comments
I caught a glimpse of you this morning. You were standing outside, waiting for the bus a few minutes early. Just like me, you woke up early with anticipation for today and had time to spare. It’s what we do. You had a bag with your sweater – in case you get chilly – and […]
A Decluttering Update and What Has Helped Me on Quest!
March 27, 2017 by 13 Comments
I wrote a post about Spring Cleaning about a month ago and it seemed to resonate with a lot of you. I think most of us want to simplify life these days and clear out the clutter in our homes – I know for me, I’m a much better version of myself when things are in […]
Thoughts on Spring Cleaning, Simplicity, and Not Wanting a Bigger House.
February 22, 2017 by 18 Comments
So it appears that Spring has sprung early in Maryland this year. We had the windows open with temps in the 70s this past weekend, and the seven day forecast shows much of the same. And as a result, I have been going a little overboard with Spring cleaning – particularly de-cluttering. So much so […]
Hi there! I’m Liz, a former teacher-turned-stay-at-home mom to three kids, with a passion to create a warm and inviting home on a budget. This blog all started when I’d put the babies down for a nap, and squeeze in a project during those precious couple of hours! My hope is that you visit this page and feel inspired to do a little “naptime decorating” of your own. Thank you so much for stopping by! 
