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 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
One Room Challenge Spring 2021 Week 1: Let’s Finish this Living Room
Hi friends, I'm glad you're back with me to finish up what we started during the Fall 2020 One Room Challenge! Just in case you don't know, Better Homes & Gardens hosts the One Room Challenge, held every April and October, where featured designers and guests post to their blogs and/or Instagram … [Read more...] about One Room Challenge Spring 2021 Week 1: Let’s Finish this Living Room
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
