It’s officially college move-in month! Hi Reader! Whether you’re helping your own student prepare for campus or know someone who is, setting up a dorm room can feel like a strange combination of exciting, overwhelming—and a little emotional. A dorm room may be small and temporary, but it will still be where your student studies, relaxes, makes new friends, and begins building an independent life. With a little planning, it can feel comfortable, organized, and personal from the very first...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friend, I had one of those little parenting moments recently that completely changed the way I think about organizing. For years, I thought the answer to a cleaner kids' room was more reminders. "Put your laundry in the hamper." "Pick up your backpack." "Hang up your clothes." There had to be a better way! What are these piles trying to tell me? LOL If the dirty clothes always end up at the foot of the bed...maybe the laundry basket belongs there. If backpacks always land by the back...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! I have a high school graduate this year! Believe it or not...college move-in day is coming quick for many students! Whether you're sending your first child off to college or helping someone create a home away from home, now is the perfect time to start planning. The best dorm rooms aren't just pretty—they're organized, functional, and feel like you. As an interior designer, one of my favorite challenges is making tiny spaces feel bigger, more comfortable, and more personal. But...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! The windows are open. The kids are home. The backyard starts becoming an extra “room” of the home. And suddenly all those little projects we ignored during winter become much harder to overlook. But here’s the good news… Your home doesn’t need a complete makeover to feel better this summer. Sometimes the biggest difference comes from small, intentional resets that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. First download the June Home Maintenance Checklist now! June...
3 months ago • 2 min read
A fresh start for your home this May Hi Reader! The windows start opening more, the days feel a little longer, and suddenly you can see your home differently. Not in a “I need to renovate everything” kind of way… but in a “this could feel better” kind of way. And the truth is—most homes don’t need a big overhaul.They just need a reset. But first... Download the May Home Maintenance Checklist now! May Checklist.pdf this HOUSE | your HOME So this month, instead of adding more to your to-do...
4 months ago • 2 min read
FLASH SALE!! Hi there, Mother’s Day is just two weeks away, and today is the perfect chance to check one more thing off your list—without the last-minute stress. I’m running a one-day sale on some of my favorite items that make thoughtful, practical gifts (the kind that actually get used and appreciated long after the day is over). Here's a link to my shop: https://writeitdownsociety.etsy.com Whether you’re shopping for your mom, a new mom, a grandmother… or even yourself (because you deserve...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! April is one of my favorite times of year at home. It’s that in-between season where things start to feel fresh again, and it’s the perfect opportunity to reset a few spaces and get back to what’s working (and let go of what’s not). But first download the April Home Maintenance Checklist now! April Checklist.pdf this HOUSE | your HOME This is the perfect window pf time to start getting outside spaces ready for everything that’s coming. A little prep now—cleaning up the yard,...
5 months ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday the 13th! Some people consider it unlucky… but I prefer to think of it as a good excuse to reset a few things around the house. With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, it also feels like the perfect time to talk about a little luck at home. Here are a few simple things you can try this weekend: 🍀 Add a little green.Green is one of the most versatile colors in interior design. A plant, a throw pillow, or even a bowl of green apples on the counter can instantly freshen a...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! Spring Is Coming… Let’s Prepare Your Home - March Reset: 3 Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home But first download the March Home Maintenance Checklist now! March Checklist.pdf There’s something about March. The light lasts a little longer. The air feels a little lighter. And suddenly… we start noticing things. The dusty corners. The half-finished projects. The spaces that don’t quite feel like us anymore. Spring has a way of inviting us to begin again. But here’s what I believe:...
6 months ago • 2 min read