write it down, keep a journal

I started writing in a journal when I was a kid and have always found it therapeutic. It’s good to get your thoughts out and somehow writing them down makes it easy to move forward with life, gives you peace and … Continue reading

how long does it take to make a home?

When you think of the word home, what is your first vision? Is it your current home? An apartment, a condo shared with a roommate, or fiance? Is it the home you live in now? The first home you bought on … Continue reading

post 100, a few new doors

I have been lolly-gagging on writing my 100th post because it seems like it should be something special or profound as it is a small milestone for me! Anyhow, I thought what better way to commemorate post 100 other than … Continue reading

home forever or just for now?

Those of you who have bought a home know what a serious and daunting process it can be so I ask you this: When you bought your home, did you think ‘forever’ or ‘just for now’? It is a fair … Continue reading

what is your favorite weekend getaway?

What is it about getting away to the mountains or the coast that is so relaxing? This weekend my husband and my daughter and I were lucky enough to have a quick getaway to a nearby mountain cabin. There is … Continue reading

how to love your small house

My last post posed the question does a small house make for a big life? The response I got to this post was great and so I think I will try to expand on it a bit. For today’s thought I would like to … Continue reading

Does a small house make for a big life?

One of my friends recently brought up a great point, she says she loved growing up with a big family (5 kids and about 7 dogs) in a small house. In the new age of  burst bubbles made of million … Continue reading

how to chose the right pillows for your space

Tara Pillow- amy+mayd

I always gravitate toward colorful pillows because I feel like they are simply an art piece for your furniture. They help accentuate your design personality by making your furniture stand out and when arranged with care, brights and patterns can … Continue reading

how to decorate a partial height wall or ledge

In my house, we have several partial height walls that have ledges at the top. Currently, I have all of mine bare because they are a challenge to decorate. I have seen many people use fake plants and collections of … Continue reading

how to choose paint colors that mean something

Choosing paint colors can be daunting to some but I think it is fun and a great expression of your style. Nothing can uplift your environment as much as a new paint scheme. To choose colors for your rooms first … Continue reading