Every January, before I set goals or make plans, I reset our home. Not in a dramatic “buy all new stuff” way — but in a thrifty, realistic, cozy way that helps our house feel calm again after the holiday chaos. Christmas decor comes down on January 6th, routines return, and suddenly the house feels… lighter. If your home feels a little overwhelmin…

Every January, before I set goals or make plans, I reset our home. Not in a dramatic “buy all new stuff” way — but in a thrifty, realistic, cozy way that helps our house feel calm again after the hol…

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, especially as I leave my Christmas tree up and keep the lights glowing a little longer. Somewhere along the way, many of us (especially here in America) st…

Updated December 2025 The week after Christmas is hands-down the BEST time of year to refresh your home on a budget. Stores are clearing out seasonal inventory, gift cards are burning holes in pocket…

Sometimes it's just so easy to grab some gift wrap from the store, and wrap a gift in under a minute flat. I get that, and I do that. But there's also something magical and fun about making y…

Do you remember a few years ago when bottle brush trees were all the rage—and somehow impossible to find anywhere? I clearly remember ordering a set from Amazon because they were sold out everywhere …