How’s it going? Life may seem wildly uncertain right now (because it is) so our hope is that here, you give yourself permission to take your mind off the news and escape for even just a moment. In hopes to …
11 Unique Ways To Stay Connected While Apart
There’s no denying – I (Sara) lean more introvert than I do extrovert. So I’ve been finding some real silver linings with my sudden lack of social obligations. I know that I’m going through this situation with a list of …
Brian’s Magical Mind-Trick to Get Through Homeschooling the Kids (And Even Be a Better Teacher)
Remember when your older brother would pin you down on the ground, take your hands and whap you in the face and ask, “WHY ARE YOU HITTING YOURSELF?? WHY ARE YOU HITTING YOURSELF??”? Ughhhhh. It was the worst. Maybe not …
A Review of a Friend’s book – Jen Gotch’s “The Upside Of Being Down”
I’ll start by saying that there is a clear thesis to this post – everyone should read Jen Gotch’s book, “The Upside To Being Down.” But if you need some convincing, allow me. Ahem. The last long one-on-one I had …
Weekend Art Project: Easy Kids DIY Silhouette Portraits
In an attempt to force my kids to relive my childhood I wanted us to all do silhouettes for their room in LA, just as I did as a wee lady. Of course in the ’80s we had to use …
DESIGN MISTAKE: Too Much Furniture In One Room (With Real Life Agonies)
I think it’s safe to say that we all have been staring at our furniture a bit more these days. Strange coincidence, I know. But if you’re ready/desperately want to shake things up in your space that requires the lowest …
The Definitive EHD Paint Post Round Up (And Why This Is The Perfect Time To Paint)
We talk about paint A LOT as many of you probably know. But in all fairness how can we not when it’s a lifechanging product that only makes our lives happier (and prettier and usually at a decent price)? Wellllll …
Budget Power Couples: Beds And Nightstands For Every Style (All Under $600)
Just yesterday I had the pleasure of talking about my love for bedding and now I am going full circle to chat about nightstand and bed combos. It’s a BEDROOM PARTY and it’s BYOB (bring your own blanket). Full disclosure: …
Book 2!!! Help Me Pick The Cover and Title (Plus The Shots That Didn’t Make The Cut)
My second book is due in a couple of months (eek, and not in a cute “eek” kinda way), and the cover and title decision can’t wait until life gets back to normal. As you know I like to crowdsource …
All The Bedding Combos EHD is Coveting (And Some Products We Have And LOVE)
As I sit on my bed writing this, I am reminded how fortunate I am to have this space that acts as my own personal oasis. Quarantine, if nothing else, has opened my eyes to how much peace a bedroom …