The kitchen in our apartment is sunny and bright. There’s a window to throw open, a vintage stove to cherish, a dishwasher to be eternally grateful for along with the very good fortune of…
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I realize it was relatively recently that I was daydreaming about having a do-nothing day, but my need for rest and quiet seem insatiable these days and I am very much ready to nap.…
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1. this headband. {not to jinx anything, but it’s been days since i’ve seen the bow.} 2. this moon calendar. {and our nightly moon watch.} 3. this shower curtain. {and surrendering to the fact…
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I have purchased a kitchen trash can. It’s a 4-gallon can that may or may not be considered the proper size for a family of five, but it’s clocking in at about 4 times…
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I’ll try my best to manage expectations from the get-go: This is not a post about stripping your trim or unearthing your crown moldings or restoring your fluted door frames to their original glory.…
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Things to do today to honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Act: Join The Frontline by taking part in one of the actions included in their #MLKDayofAction Toolkit. Actions…
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1. these colors. {and the kid who sleeps with them.} 2. this zoom call. because even virtual elementary school sing-a-longs will jerk tears. 3. this bag. {and sending things merrily on their way.} 4.…
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My hands—and the baseboards in my bedroom—are covered in white paint. Making slow painting progress on this apartment while tuning into live coverage of national news is a thing that I’ve taken to doing.…
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At my six-year-old’s behest, I have made a lavender eye pillow. We live a short walk from a lovely little herb shop that Faye has dubbed “the soothing shop.” Like all neighborhood herb shops…
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1. this birthday banner. {and the little guy turning four tomorrow.} 2. this little candle holder. {cause i just needed a little night light.} 3. this new-fangled lighter. {a gift, and a game-changer.} 4.…