This Old House: A Before and After (Part One)

Over the past 26 months, there has been a central character in my life story that has not yet been properly introduced. My home. I call it my home deliberately, and not just "my house," as from the moment I walked through the doors and stood in the (then) mustard-yellow entryway, I said, "this is where I ...

DIY Powder Room

 Hello, and welcome to my first real DIY Post. Also, this is the first time that I am showing you my Powder Room. I am always posting pictures of my family in my home and #keepinitreal, but this room has remained under wraps. I am sure you can imagine why. Oh yeah A little closer, please. Cardinal Rule ...

Februaries Past

Tonight, the snow is falling steadily. I have not changed out of my sweats all day; A ratty old hoody from a ratty old boyfriend that says "University of Southern California" and ankle length pants from Gap Kids. I have experienced a range of emotions today (highlights included:   Paul and Gary finishing their painting work in our ...

Just a few (sday?) Tuesday things:

1. My husband is out Happy-Hour-ing with his co-workers. 2. I'm at home nursing a cold.* 3. I've heard people say that honey is healing. I'm using that logic to justify my hoovering of peanut butter and honey by the spoonful. 4. Today, my daughter said, "Mommy, you look just like you. I look just like me." 5. I'm ...