An Intentional Home

In the end, hygge is less about what you do and more about how you feel. It’s about creating a life that feels gentle, grounded, and meaningful. By embracing hygge, we give ourselves permission to slow down, to savor, and to find beauty in the everyday. And in doing so, we discover that sometimes, the simplest moments are the ones that matter most.

I've been feeling sentimental as of late, and felt prompted to bring Grandma's collectables out of hiding, and back into view. At my favorite local antique shop I found the display racks shown above in these photos, and hung them in prominent places in my home. I want my kids to see them regularly. They didn't have the opportunity to know their lovely great-grandmother, but she can still be influential and present in their lives through these items and all that they represent

I'm so proud of my oldest son. He saw this master bedroom feature wall idea on Pinterest and decided to try it himself, even though he'd never attempted a project like this before. This is his DIY before and after. Nailed it!! I wanted to share these results with you, because my son is not a carpenter or professional handyman. He's an economist. But he took the time to research diligently and had the courage to step out of his comfort zone and try something new. As a result

Small, easy ideas that when combined can have a big impact on the cost of doing laundry.

I fell in love with this house the first time I laid eyes on it. The bay windows let in so much light, and the overall charming essence of it appealed to me. It was built in the 80’s, so I knew it needed a little updating. Ok, let’s be real. It needed a TON of updating,

Wouldn’t it be great to just walk out into your yard and pick fresh blueberries for your morning breakfast? Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, blueberries are a wonderful, healthy addition to any home garden. They'll add beautiful, vibrant pops of color to your landscape as well.