When we first moved into our new home, the previous owners left quite a bit behind in the laundry/utility closet, from light bulbs to buckets of paint. We decided to keep much of this, as we knew these things would come in handy (and they have). But it all felt cluttered to me, especially as…
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Spring Patio and Garden Living
As the weather has warmed, the highlight of our new home for me has been our small but sweet patio and garden. A few weekends ago, I cleaned the space, and we started to fill it with flowers and plants. I loved seeing our first real outdoor area come to life. I also ordered a…
A Happy Weekend Spent Tidying and Reviving Our Spring Patio
For the first time, I have my very own outdoor space, as H and I moved into a new home this past winter. I absolutely love spending time outdoors and have been anticipating days spent gardening, cups of tea while lounging under our shady tree, and summer night dinners spent among string lights. With spring’s…
Spring Style Favorites in Light Blue
My absolute favorite color is a light pastel blue. It was the color of my pre-teen bedroom and my prom dress, and it is still the color I am most drawn to, particularly when it comes to what I wear in the spring and summer. There’s just something about light blue; it reminds me of…
How to Make a Bookshelf Wintery for January
I recently got this bookshelf for our new home! I love decorating for each season and plan on styling this bookshelf to reflect seasons and holidays throughout the year. For January, I’ve made it snowy and white. Here’s what I included! Wintery books I think it’s fun to highlight books that fit the season. For…
Tips for a Smooth Move
I am to be moving this weekend from my one-bedroom apartment to a new two-bedroom condo with H. Moving can be rather stressful and emotional (see my post on coping with house nostalgia), and I have found that taking a methodical, step-by-step approach works best. Here’s what I’ve done that may help you as well:…
