The thing that caught me off guard about PPD/A is that it doesn't feel like a set of symptoms, but rather, it feels like who you are. I wasn't feeling sad, I was sad. My thoughts were not broken, I was. I didn't feel hopeless, I was hopeless. It was completely defeating that despite working so … [Read more...] about A Decade-Long Dream, Postpartum Depression & Anxiety (PPD/A), and the Origin of DYL
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Table Scapes: Get Creative for Your Next Event
Just because you're stuck inside or unable to invite over anyone outside of your immediate family during the pandemic doesn't mean you cannot practice and experiment with your design aesthetic or come up with new ideas for your next events. Read on about how I've kept my creativity going despite … [Read more...] about Table Scapes: Get Creative for Your Next Event
5 Things You Should Know About Your First Mammogram
Recently, during my annual gynecology examination, my brand new (to me) OB decided that I should go for my first mammogram. It was quite the experience from start to finish and I have learned several things that I wish I had known going into it. I'm going to share my experience with you just in … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Should Know About Your First Mammogram
One Room Challenge Week 3: Planning and More Planning
Welcome to week 2 of the Better Homes & Gardens One Room Challenge! If you're just joining in, you can check out my first or second post where I talked about how we picked the living room as our project and the design plan we have in mind. This week was a week of planning and procuring … [Read more...] about One Room Challenge Week 3: Planning and More Planning
One Room Challenge Week 2: The Room We Picked & Where We Are So Far
Welcome to week 2 of the Better Homes & Gardens One Room Challenge! If you're just joining in, you can check out my post from last week where I talked about the first decision we had to make--which room to make over. I outlined the pros and cons of each room as well as the design plans and I'm … [Read more...] about One Room Challenge Week 2: The Room We Picked & Where We Are So Far
One Room Challenge Week 1: Design Plans and a Tough Choice
Last Spring, we completed Better Homes and Gardens One Room Challenge in our master bedroom makeover. We had so much fun, I've been dreaming and planning of our next ORC challenge. Tonight marks the official beginning of the Fall One Room Challenge, which I've been highly anticipating, but I have … [Read more...] about One Room Challenge Week 1: Design Plans and a Tough Choice
Fall Decor Hop: Design Ideas From 4 Decor Bloggers
It's finally October, when the crisp air and changing leaves have many (outside of the decor blogging community) starting to decorate for Fall. Of course, all of my fellow decor bloggers have had our Fall decorations up for weeks now so that we can photograph and post our ideas for you. Today, I … [Read more...] about Fall Decor Hop: Design Ideas From 4 Decor Bloggers
