Finding ways to celebrate a loved one can be difficult to say the least, especially if you are still actively mourning. My Mother in Law passed away February 2017 and while we have made it through the entire year of "firsts" without her, Lisa's birthday today wasn't any easier to get through than the last. Whether you are dealing with a recent death or one from years ago, here are five simple ways to honor a loved one on the other side...
Read More5 Free Things to Do on a Boring Afternoon
It happened, we got a blizzard in April- again. While being snowed in this weekend certainly wasn't at the top of my wish list of to-do's, getting creative around the house actually made for quite a bit of fun and productivity we wouldn't have enjoyed otherwise. If you're struggling with cabin fever waiting for the snow to melt this week, here are five free ways to beat the winter blues...
Read More"A Simply Beautiful Year" Embracing Your Personal Style
The greatest part is that this process doesn't end at your closet. Becoming more attuned to your personal style is a great starting point for exploring what makes you happiest in other areas of your life, such as home decor, career decisions, relationships and more. Embracing your authentic self is entirely liberating and empowering! Grab a pen and paper for notes, then read on for my tips on how to get started...
Read MoreMake it a Simply Beautiful Year
Are you a resolution maker? Have any stuck? While not being big into resolutions per say, I am very ritualistic. A new routine never starts mid-week in this household. New Year's Day is kind of like the ultimate reset, and a great way to kick off positive self-reflection, as well as plan some goals moving forward...
Read MoreRochester Women's Magazine Feature
How many times have you stood in front of your closet, cursing that fact that you have nothing to wear? Me, too… Odds are that in the 62 days between Halloween and New Year’s Day, you’ll be invited to more events than the entire rest of the year. Keeping up with a great new outfit for each is exhausting, and unrealistic.
Read MoreFriendsgiving Closet Swap
Hosting a closet is a great no-cost way to snap up a new look and get some quality time in with your friends. It can be as simple as providing snacks and asking each attendee to bring a few items from their closet to “swap”, but to ensure absolute success, take note of the following tips:
Read MoreStyling an Open Floorplan
I remember the day we put the offer in, smiling through gritted teeth as I surrendered to the fact that a ranch-style wouldn't offer the larger rooms we needed, and those adorable character-filled homes closer to downtown just weren't in the budget.
Read MoreFall Color Tour 2017
Every October, my husband and I make a special trip into Wisconsin and along the Great River Road Wine Trail...
Read MoreChicken Pot Pie Soup
