My family and I went last summer to the Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park here on the outskirts of Cincinnati for a walk that, though I didn't know it at the start, would prove to be a very transformational moment for me. At the end of our walk, when we were already incredibly tired, having walked more … [Read more...] about A Decade-Long Dream, Postpartum Depression & Anxiety (PPD/A), and the Origin of DYL
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One Room Challenge Week 3: Slow Progress
Week 3 of the One Room Challenge saw some slow progress in our master bedroom refresh. So far I have several pieces of the furniture and accessories purchased and I have several DIY projects planned now. So, let's jump in! If you didn't get a chance to read about week 1, here's a picture of … [Read more...] about One Room Challenge Week 3: Slow Progress
One Room Challenge: Inspiration for the Master Bedroom Feature Wall
It's Week 2 of the One Room Challenge and I've been working on the design of the feature wall in the bedroom. The feature wall in the master bedroom is going to serve several purposes, from brightening the room, anchoring the bed, and adding visual interest to the walls without overwhelming the … [Read more...] about One Room Challenge: Inspiration for the Master Bedroom Feature Wall
One Room Challenge: Our Master Suite Refresh
I have a plan for a refresh of our master bedroom and, if I can get enough time in our quarantine situation, for our master bathroom. I'm super excited to share the mood board for the bedroom now as part of the Better Homes & Gardens One Room Challenge (ORC). One of my favorite quarantine … [Read more...] about One Room Challenge: Our Master Suite Refresh
Golden Crépes
This breakfast recipe is as gorgeous as it is delicious. What's even better, it's super easy to make with only 5 ingredients and 5 steps. Golden Crépes can be sweet or savory, filled and topped with anything you'd like. On Mother's Day, Paul asked me what I wanted for breakfast. Since I … [Read more...] about Golden Crépes
Quick & Easy Projects for Your Quarantined Kiddos
List of Activities for Quarantined Kiddos We're about a month in to strict social distancing or quarantining here in Ohio. If you're like me, you may be struggling for ideas of things to do with your kids all day. Since Paul and I are both working full time from home, and our kiddos are in very … [Read more...] about Quick & Easy Projects for Your Quarantined Kiddos
The Best Pound Cake You’ll Ever Have: Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Drizzle
Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Drizzle I read on Bon Appétit the other day that in the last two weeks of March, King Arthur sold DOUBLE the amount of flour/baking ingredients what they usually sell in the fall and holiday seasons, their busiest seasons of the year (under normal circumstances at … [Read more...] about The Best Pound Cake You’ll Ever Have: Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Drizzle
