Remember how I told you “I love you, thank you for being the best mom ever, it’s okay to go, we’ll be okay?” Some days it feels just like yesterday when I think back to our last conversation. If you were here today, I’d grab your favorite coffee cup, fill it up for you and… Continue reading Letting go of stuff – 5 years and 5 lessons learned
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39 day Go Lighter Challenge – top quotes for winds of change
How does one know when it is okay to change and let go of belongings you don’t use, want or need? Is there a test you can take? If there was a test would you take it? In order to remodel my home office, I emptied it. In the process, I’ve found a new… Continue reading 39 day Go Lighter Challenge – top quotes for winds of change
39 day Going Lighter Challenge – aka, the state of living in between organized clutter and minimalism
Are you intrigued with the differences between being organized and being a minimalist? Which way of living is better? Are you ready to find out which way works best for you? First…check your personal commitment level. Have you ever accepted a 30 day challenge and not followed through? How about a 40 day Lent challenge… Continue reading 39 day Going Lighter Challenge – aka, the state of living in between organized clutter and minimalism
7 reasons why we let life become our interior decorator
Are you over 50 and feeling like you’re not sure why your house looks like you never really discovered a “look”? You’re not alone. We have let our life become our interior decorator. What do I mean, life became our interior decorator? Go ahead, take the test. Walk around your house and observe as though… Continue reading 7 reasons why we let life become our interior decorator
A dog’s view – empty nest after the holidays
Hi, it’s me Copper. Ah…the holidays are over and our empty nest is back to “normal." It is really quiet around here though and my mom seems a bit sad as she adjusts and gets back in to the quiet work of clearing clutter and working in her office. For me, I’m actually kind of… Continue reading A dog’s view – empty nest after the holidays
Going gray – 11 weeks styling with headbands and clips
Here I am going into my 11th week of going gray. I've missed what would have been two hair coloring appointments over this time frame. I do miss seeing my hairdresser. Not for coloring, but for catching up and seeing how she is doing. Maybe after the holidays, I'll schedule a time to go in… Continue reading Going gray – 11 weeks styling with headbands and clips