After nearly a decade of using our DIY pallet bed frame, I’m sharing a closer look at what we still love, what we chose to change early on, and why those updates made all the difference. If you’re considering building your own - or improving one you already have - this post offers practical insights, simple adjustments, and honest reflections from years of everyday use.
As spring arrives, bringing a sense of new life and fresh beginnings, many of us feel the urge to reset our homes as well. In this week’s post, I’m sharing our simple, realistic spring cleaning and home maintenance routine, framed through the lens of stewardship. These are the practical tasks we return to each year to keep our home clean, functional, and ready for everyday life. If you’re looking for a manageable, meaningful way to care for your home this season, I hope this list encourages you to start small and begin.
Take a peek into our latest monthly dinner party - full of bold flavors, simple recipes, and meaningful connection. From fresh margaritas to tacos and chocolate pie, this post shares the recipes and inspiration behind a simple fiesta-themed evening designed to bring people together around the table.
What if finding community starts with you? In a season of longing for connection, I discovered that meaningful friendships often begin with one small, brave step -going first. This is a story about loneliness, invitation, and the beauty of building community around the table.
Crafting a home doesn’t happen overnight - it’s a story told in layers, patience, and small, meaningful changes. In this post, I share how our hallway has evolved over time through a series of DIY updates, each one shaping the space a little more. From early beginnings to where it stands now, you’ll see how incremental progress can transform not just a space, but the way it feels to live in it.
We finally gave our coat closet the refresh it desperately needed. With a few simple changes, this once-cluttered spot is now functional, organized, and easy to maintain, proving that even small spaces can have a big impact.
There’s something special about having a quiet place to slow down. This DIY reading nook bench turned our living room into the coziest corner of our home—perfect for books, rest, and intentional living. Come see how we brought it to life.
This Easter, let’s make room for what matters most—gathering, connecting, and celebrating together. If hosting tends to feel more overwhelming than joyful, I’ve created three thoughtfully curated Easter dinner menus to simplify your planning. Whether you’re drawn to a traditional meal, fresh spring flavors, or something easy and low-stress, these menus are designed to help you serve a beautiful meal without the exhaustion. Take the guesswork out of what to make this year and step into a more peaceful, meaningful celebration around the table.
Well friends, yesterday was a momentous day. I said goodbye to the wisdom of my youth and finally had my wisdom teeth extracted. I must admit that going into yesterday's procedure, I felt uneasy. I wasn't worried about the surgery itself, nor was I concerned about the pain. I wasn't even concerned about the recovery… Continue reading Chipmunk Cheeks & Surrender: Learning to Trust God in the Unknown
What is my purpose? Human beings have asked some variation of this age-old question since the beginning of time. There are some people who seem to be born knowing exactly what their purpose is. They wake up in the morning knowing precisely what they were born to do and they go do it. For others… Continue reading Cultivating Purpose: A Simple Guide for Clarity & Direction
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