I love our little house, but one of the things it’s missing? A …
I love our little house, but one of the things it’s missing? A real coat closet. The previous owners installed this IKEA system in our entry and it’s served us well the last three years. Long coats and bags go on hooks at the top of the basement stairs, but …
When you become a parent, slowly but surely, the toys begin to …
When you become a parent, slowly but surely, the toys begin to take over your home. During a pandemic or long, cold winter, you might even find yourself making a few too many purchases to try to keep things fun while you hibernate. Pikler climbers, bounce houses (why yes …
I’ve been slowly working my way through our home, organizing every cabinet, …
I’ve been slowly working my way through our home, organizing every cabinet, closet, and room. The refrigerator is one of those things I’ve wanted to implement one of my “organization systems” for, but I honestly didn’t know where to start. But today, it happened. I needed to return something …
If you follow me on instagram, you know that my home has been …
If you follow me on instagram, you know that my home has been a work in progress the last few years. I was very pregnant when we moved and life, work, and babies took over. As much as I thrive when things are organized (I’ve always been that way) I …
When we first saw our house, the closets weren’t exactly what I had …
When we first saw our house, the closets weren’t exactly what I had in mind. I thought we’d end up with something a little bigger but loved our house and figured we could make it work, and we did. I’ve come to love my little closet – being able to …
Disclaimer: I do not have my sh*t together. Instagram shows you glimpses – …
Disclaimer: I do not have my sh*t together. Instagram shows you glimpses – usually the good ones – but most of my days are unstructured and all over the place. When I was working full-time, I almost always felt like I was scrambling. I was never the get up at …
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been wary of harsh chemicals, …
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been wary of harsh chemicals, and have opted for cleaner, safer products. Since becoming a mom, I’ve thought a lot more about what I want around my girls, and how I want to care for our planet. Last year, I made the …
I’ve been on a bit of an organization bender and ordered a few …
I’ve been on a bit of an organization bender and ordered a few things from IKEA for curbside pickup. It was so easy and everything was ready next day. From the basement and junk drawer to the playroom and office, you’ll find IKEA storage solutions throughout our home. You can’t …
In preparation for an upcoming trip to Ikea to look for some home …
In preparation for an upcoming trip to Ikea to look for some home organization and storage solutions, I decided to take a look at Ikea’s website to make note of the items I want to check out in store. I am in the market for baskets, boxes, bins, and shelves/cabinets …
We recently went from a small 1 bedroom condo to a 3 bedroom, …
We recently went from a small 1 bedroom condo to a 3 bedroom, 2 story house – a huge change for us. This is my seventh home in almost eight years so I’m no stranger to moving and getting settled, but this time around, I went into the move almost …
It only takes getting ready to head out the door to take your …
It only takes getting ready to head out the door to take your house from mostly clean to a complete disaster. Between makeup on the bathroom counter, pile of laundry on a chair, dishes in the sink, and skipping making the bed, it’s often the case that we return to …
I'm sharing my go-to tips and tricks for keeping my home clean and …
I'm sharing my go-to tips and tricks for keeping my home clean and organized …
Most of us went into the new year with a plan to get organized …
Most of us went into the new year with a plan to get organized 2017. We wrote lists, made goals, and for the most part, felt really excited about them. But a few weeks in, it’s often the case that we go back to the same old things we did last year.
With a recent move downtown to a smaller space, cohabitation with a boy, new …
With a recent move downtown to a smaller space, cohabitation with a boy, new puppy, travel, and working on holiday content, things have felt pretty up in the air. In order to simplify things, I’ve pared down everything else from kitchen tools and beauty products to clothes and cars. And knowing …
It's no secret that I love photography. I'm always shooting something with my iPhone, Fuji …
It's no secret that I love photography. I'm always shooting something with my iPhone, Fuji xT1, Canon Mark iii, or Polaroid Instax. A few moments make it to instagram or facebook, most sit on my iPhone until they need to be deleted, and the really big files get stored in Dropbox.
Capsule wardrobes. Minimalism. The life-changing magic of tidying up. Chances are you’ve heard someone …
Capsule wardrobes. Minimalism. The life-changing magic of tidying up. Chances are you’ve heard someone talk about one if not all of these ideas at some point over the past year. Well, up until very recently, my home looked clean and organized, but it was mostly surface level. Closets were full of boxes …
It’s taken some time to adjust to the move, lack of internet (thanks, …
It’s taken some time to adjust to the move, lack of internet (thanks, Comcast) and hiring our first full-time employee, but I think I’m ready to blog again. I thought I should write a post about moving since I’m now in my 5th Chicago apartment (in a 5 year period).
