Happy September! It feels good to be back. I took an impromptu break from blogging over the summer, one that was very much needed. It’s been a difficult summer in many regards, and I am eager to begin a new…

Home is a Beautiful Thing
Change. The word itself invokes a multitude of feelings. For some, change means excitement. Adventure. New opportunities. For others, it means uncertainty. Fear. Dread. I'm in a season of change. And ...
It's been one year. One year since I walked through the door of my Grandparent's legacy home in Traverse City for the last time. One year since our family had to sign it away to a new family. One year ...
I have a love affair with European antiques. I love antiques in general, but the more rare the find, the more I am intrigued. I have a tendency to gravitate toward the unusual and unexpected. I think ...
I've sat here for months. Staring at blank pages and a flashing text cursor. Attempting to write and share my heart without the gumption and courage to do so. I hardly know how to proceed with what I ...
Happy September! It feels good to be back. I took an impromptu break from blogging over the summer, one that was very much needed. It’s been a difficult summer in many regards, and I am eager to begin a new…
I love Independence Day. It’s a wonderful time to celebrate the birth of our nation and our freedoms. I love the patriotic energy, the cookouts, fireworks, and time spent with family. I also enjoy all the red, white, and blue…
At the beginning of the year, our guest room was nothing more than a plain storage closet with an air mattress. It was a room that was bland and lacking in character, charm, and coziness. And quite honestly, we were…
We’ve all seen them. Those photos on Instagram or Pinterest that take our breath away; the ones plastered all over your favorite magazines. You know the ones. You can probably already picture them in your mind. The photos of THE…
I love lilacs. Their fragrance, variations of purple, and simplicity make them such happy little flowers. The only sad part about lilacs is their short life span. I went to Traverse City over the weekend for some sister time, and…
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