Since our move a little over a year ago, I have learned so much about downsizing, decluttering and organizing. I mean, when you decrease your livable square footage by over two thirds, you have to adjust your thinking and decide…
How to Add Christmas Pizzazz in Small Spaces
Ways to Lend Hospitality and Friendship During the Holidays
I’m standing in my kitchen making my mother-in-law’s famous dressing balls, watching The Bishop’s Wife, thinking of how fortunate I am. The kitchen is warm from the oven and smells of all things delicious. We have a Friendsgiving meal coming…
How to Enjoy A Simple Relaxed Christmas
It is a beautiful rainy Tuesday as I sit here writing to you today, friend. I’m sipping cinnamon hot cocoa by the fire while Christmas music plays softly in the background. I am more relaxed than I can remember being…
The One Simple Way to Alleviate Holiday Stress
It’s here! The holiday season has officially begun. We are stuffing the turkey, hosting guests, traveling to parts unknown, and surviving Black Friday. And now, our to-do list is longer than ever. Gifts to buy. Presents to wrap. Packages to…
How to Be A Good Guest
Welcome back, friend. I want to write you a little parable today about the good and bad guests. I have experienced good guests, and not so good guests in my own home. And as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I…