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Aug 22, 20202 min read

Painting A Fireplace

Painting a fireplace is a great, cheap way to update your space! If you are like me, and have a small living room, a bright, white...

Aug 22, 20202 min read

I bought a house built in 1987. I absolutely love my house and all the character that comes along with age, but like me, sometimes it...

Aug 22, 20201 min read

When your best friend gets stage three breast cancer in the prime of her life, it shakes you. It's a wake up call. I quickly became...

Aug 21, 20201 min read

**Disclaimer: This was from a pre-Covid journal entry** I'm torn. I showed up 10 minutes early, like suggested on the website, and...

Aug 21, 20202 min read

**Disclaimer: this was a pre-Covid journal entry** I mean, why not?? I am not a fan of exercise, but in the interest of self-discovery,...

Aug 21, 20201 min read

I need structure to make lasting change in my life, so I must rely on a strong foundation. I love Rachel Hollis's 5 to thrive concept. ...

Apr 12, 20201 min read

I LOVE peach cobbler, especially when the Fredericksburg Peaches are in season here in the Texas Hill Country. When they aren't in...

Apr 10, 20204 min read

I am so grateful to the previous owners of my new home for leaving me with a blank canvas, because I have BIG plans! I like separate...

Apr 9, 20202 min read

The concept of doing affirmations is weird at first, right? They are especially uncomfortable to recite if you have issues with...

Apr 7, 20201 min read

THIS IS WHERE YOU START. LITERALLY EVERY DAY. I chose this for my first post, because my morning routine became the foundation for...