Category: At Home

A space for creating beauty in the places we live. Here I write about crafting a home that supports a life well lived through interior spaces, practical design, seasonal rhythms, gardening, home care, DIY projects, and small, thoughtful changes that make those we care for feel loved.

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Finding Joy in the Journey: How This House Became Home

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When we first bought our home, we had a vision and an ambitious six-month renovation plan. But what we thought would be a quick project turned into a year-and-a-half journey filled with dust, delays, and more than a few unexpected challenges. Along the way, we discovered that creating a home isn't just about paint colors and floor plans - it's about learning patience, embracing slow progress, and finding joy in the journey. Come inside and join me as I share the story of how this house slowly became home.

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A Glimmer of Possibility: The Story Behind Our Home

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Three years ago, we took a leap of faith and said yes to a home that would change our lives in ways we never expected. In today's post I share the story behind our home and how God was at work through every uncertainty, closed door, and unexpected turn along the way.

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The Ultimate Gardening Guide (Part II): Growing in the Great Outdoors

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In Part II of this gardening mini series, I’m sharing more about the transition from indoor seedlings to a thriving outdoor garden. From hardening off and planning your garden layout to caring for plants throughout the season, this post is filled with practical things I’ve been learning along the way as we prepare our garden for summer.

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The Ultimate Gardening Guide (Part I): Seed Starting & Care

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Starting seeds can feel intimidating at first, but it is one of the most rewarding parts of the gardening season. In this guide, I’m sharing what I’ve learned over the past several years about choosing seeds, knowing when to plant them, starting seeds indoors, and caring for healthy seedlings here, along with a few practical tips and resources that have made a big difference for us along the way. I hope it encourages and equips you as you plan your garden this season!

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What We’re Planting: A Peek at Our 2026 Garden Plans

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From colorful root vegetables and fragrant herbs to sprawling squash vines and vibrant flowers, I’m sharing everything we’re growing in our 2026 garden - including tried-and-true favorites, new varieties we’re excited to experiment with, and a few gardening tips and lessons learned along the way.

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DIY Pallet Bed Frame Update: What We Changed & What We Still Love (After 10 Years)

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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.

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Spring Cleaning & Stewardship: Simple Ways We Care for Our Home

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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.

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Crafting a Home: Our Journey Through DIY Hallway Updates

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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.

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Coat Closet Refresh: Simple Changes That Made a Big Difference

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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.