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As we start our second year of homeschool, I know I still have a lot to learn, but I also feel like I have a life experience graduate degree in the subject. This may seem like a bit of a departure from our normal topics here but I really wanted to share what we have learned so that it might help anyone whether they formally decide to homeschool or even just have kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews or friends they want to support in learning at home. So here are a few truths we’ve  learned about homeschooling….  1. If a kid...

We went to our most favorite place in the North Georgia Mountains this past weekend and it always makes me think about home. Not because I miss being at home (though as a homebody that is always a thing) but because the house we stay at feels like home. Not because we have any ownership or have done any work or made any decision over it. But when you pull in the driveway, the feeling of being home is undeniable.   Part of it is the sweet, people who own the house… their spirit of generosity and hospitality is present...

Let’s have a little fun. Kind of like a  design “who wore it better” but really more of a “something good can work everywhere/ we all win!” kind of thing. Maybe this is not your idea of “fun” but it is a great lesson in how things can look very different in different spaces.   If you follow on instagram, you may have seen my new Living Room rug. It was supposed to  go in the bedroom and inspire me but it ended up here and that’s ok because she and I are both very happy about it. But what...

It’s been a little busy lately. Nothing too crazy but when you’re an extreme introvert and need downtime to function, a heavy to do list can be very tiring. I don’t share this to complain but because most of you are probably in the same boat.  We have a tendency to make a simple goal into something too big. Or even if it’s small, we think of all the things we should do instead but I think we can achieve these goals. We can get those things done.  So I made a deal with myself last week and it worked....

Some of us would never dream of hiring someone to help us design our homes. It just seems like one of those things we should take care of ourselves. We should have time to work on all the projects on the weekends. We should make it all work and feel right. We should have the time, energy and money for it all.   And maybe you do. Maybe figuring out problem areas or balancing spaces and giving it all the homey feel is something you are passionate about and love spending your free time doing. But if it’s more of...