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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One Room Challenge Spring 2021 Week 6: Feeling the Pressure
We've finished week 6 of the Better Homes & Gardens One Room Challenge, I almost cannot believe how quickly this is going. As I've read back over the posts thus far, I realize that I have consistently said "not much has changed." A lot of our projects in this room have required a significant … [Read more...] about One Room Challenge Spring 2021 Week 6: Feeling the Pressure
One Room Challenge Week 5: The Standstill
Well, I have pretty much zero to report for you all for week 5. We were hit with a ton of "work work" and, in fact, I'm still working right now on Sunday night. Also, I decided to paint our kitchen countertops instead. Now, in my defense, the counters are supposed to be a lot easier than the … [Read more...] about One Room Challenge Week 5: The Standstill
One Room Challenge Spring 2021 Week 4
I cannot believe we are half way to the finish line of the One Room Challenge! It's been a busy week with projects so I will dive right in, but you can check out my first three posts here by clicking on Week 1, Week 2, or Week 3 and you should definitely check out all of the talented designers who … [Read more...] about One Room Challenge Spring 2021 Week 4
One Room Challenge Spring 2021 Week 3: A Change of One Plan & Some Incoming Orders
We've finished week 3 of the Better Homes & Gardens One Room Challenge and I'll be honest, not a whole lot has changed in the living room. This week was Paul's 40th birthday, I have been loaded with work, and the boys have been on a whole new level in their two-ness and four-ness. However all … [Read more...] about One Room Challenge Spring 2021 Week 3: A Change of One Plan & Some Incoming Orders
One Room Challenge Spring 2021 Week 2: Where We Are Now
We've finished week 2 of the Better Homes & Gardens One Room Challenge and we have the plan for finishing the living room, including a couple projects I added to the list this week and a few of the DIYs, figured out. Let's jump right in, shall we? Last Fall, this was my project … [Read more...] about One Room Challenge Spring 2021 Week 2: Where We Are Now
How to Decorate Your Home on a Budget
As a decor lover, I have always changed up my decor throughout the year just for the fun of it. Since I have been blogging and Instagramming, let's just say the amount of redecorating in my home has not decreased. I've recently received several DMs asking how do I find the time to keep up with all … [Read more...] about How to Decorate Your Home on a Budget
