My beautiful mother, Maureen. My Home What is Your Definition of Home I think I was eleven years old. I was out in my family’s garage one day, and I saw a beautiful framed photo of a white baby seal. It may sound weird, but it really was a gorgeous white photo and it had […]

Learning on the Job I went to a job interview on Monday. I was very excited about the type of work I would be doing (interior design), but after the interview I realized a few things. What I Learning on the Job 1) No grass is as green on the other side as we think. […]

Worried But Hopeful Yesterday, I was reminded of some really important truths, and after I internalized them once again, I thought of my three daughters and the world they live in. Are you a parent? Do you ever get worried about your children? Are you surprised about what they encounter younger and younger? I want […]

Mood Board for the Basement The Basement Makeover Plan When we bought our home two years ago, I knew I wasn’t going to be able to re-do everything right away. Of course, the kitchen and bathrooms will eventually get a complete makeover, but for now they work for our family and are aesthetically pleasing. Meanwhile, […]

This last week was extremely difficult for me. Cody went to Las Vegas for the Construction Expo and spent some time with his family. It is always hard to hear about the fancy hotels he stays at, the expensive fine dining and this time it was really hard to know that he was getting to […]

Photography Tips and Learning Websites for Beginners I love to share what I learn with others. My adult interaction is pretty limited these days and it is so refreshing to “visit” with you. Although I do not consider myself an expert photographer, I do feel like I am far enough into my learning journey to […]