The Madi-inspired tattoo

When our daughter Madison, who we call Madi, but is also lovingly known as Missy, was a toddler, she really didn’t like anyone....

The life of a teacher...

What if you went to work one day and there was double the amount of staff you supervised? And…What if the time that you were given to try...

From Mix-Match to Coordinated Class

I lied. I know I said that I would document my next project as I completed it a little at a time but my patience wouldn’t allow me to. I...

How Do You Relieve Stress?

Do know what a stress-eater is? It’s sometimes referred to as an emotional eater. Well, a stress/emotional eater is someone who uses food...

The Curio

The word "curio" sounds like something i wouldn't have in my house. It sounds super traditional. I mean, I like traditional because I...

From Recessed to Pendant

I took on another electrical project and I love it. Although I like the recessed lights in our kitchen, I’ve always wanted a pendant...

From the Wall to the Floor

My absolute favorite decorative item in this house is this random piece of wood that I bought in Home Goods a little over 5 years ago. It...

Sitting Pretty

It has been 4.5 years since we moved into this house. Since that day, our bedroom has always been in the reverse of what it is now. I...

Board and Batten

Monday marks the first day of the 20-21 school year for me. I am an online teacher, so we start a bit earlier and do things a little...

There is a time and a place for everything!

For the last 15 years, I’ve done a ton of traveling, domestic and international. The thing is, it’s nothing compared to where I aim to...

Shoes-Out with the Old and In with the New

It's the start of the new year. It's time to clean out those closets, ladies. Help the men do it too. They are actually worse than we...

A Do-Over

My office was a mess until recently. I’ve had a dedicated office space since purchasing this house over 3 years ago. Actually, it’s a...

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