I made a batch of delicious, soft sugar cookies using the same King Arthur cookie mix that I use for Christmas cookies (I have a gluten intolerance, but they are delicious for gluten eaters, too!). However, I did not want to spend quite as much time on them as I do for holiday baking, so…
Comfortable & Simple Monochrome Travel Style
I tend to be a homebody, but I have an adventuresome side as well and love to travel. My style has always been comfy, classic, and casual, and being comfortable while traveling feels extra important to me. Travel can be unpleasant and tiresome; you might as well feel good in what you’re wearing. I recently…
Digital Decluttering in the New Year
How many emails, apps, or photos do you have? It can be easy for the count of digital files and items to get a little out of hand, and then it feels overwhelming to tackle. I recommend simplifying the process with bite-sized, regular decluttering, and focusing on one category at a time. This can take…
The Magic of January: Thoughts + Poem
The magic of January is that it invites us to stay in and be slow, to do nothing other than sit quietly, snuggled in a cozy blanket, sipping a cup of winter tea. There is no necessity that you have goals or resolutions – in fact, I simply come up with a word (or a…
Updates to Our Master: Closet Renovation and Framed Wedding Photos
Over the holiday season, H and I excitedly had some projects complete in our new master bedroom and closet. Master Closet The first big project was our master closet renovation. When we moved into our house last August, the master bedroom had an adjacent room with two reach-in closets. We thought the space could be…
Our Home This January + Tips for Winter Decorating
As I take the Christmas decorations down each January, I leave some string lights up along with white and neutral pieces and simple trees. This helps ease the post-holiday gloom and encourages me to celebrate January, this cold but cozy time which can bring magical snows. Having decorations for the new year makes winter feel…
