Hammocks, cookbooks, gardening, sewing, and the other things I’ve been up to on my impromptu break, and more.

Where I’ve been, shooting on film, my dream house, retro costume inspiration, energy rebates, a magic cake, textiles I don’t need but want, a lampshade DIY, my best defense against mosquitos, a new podcast, what’s killing home remodelers, best decision-making advice, overheard parenting, Little Women on acid home tour, best marble etch remover, and more.

What I’m binge watching, the things I ordered for summertime fun, an incredible legacy, ranking films, a dozen things to say to your kids daily, design decisions, sibling bonds, and more.

Sweet pea sweetness, a movie to mark your calendar for, colorful table linens, remodel regrets, uncommon kitchens, jumbo ric rac, barefoot shoes, a great sourdough recipe, miracle gel, nostalgic photos, and chromophobia.

Lots of gardening thoughts this week including a composting hack, a yard remodel regret, a crop harvest plan, and other things like lead safety, Alison’s kitchen makeover, a new book from everyone’s favorite old home account, supporting family visitation, the new item I hung to attract creatures, an assignment for high schoolers that I want to try, a TP recommendation, fix-it clinics, and more!

The things on my mind this week including a hosue painting update, a few newborn essentials we’re still using to this day, a sobering quilt, conversation cards, the most useful old house housewarming gift, how to help the birds, a step back in time, a 2024 gift to myself, the most lovely nursery, a new weird allergy, a favorite TV show is back, the next book on my list, empty homes for $25k, and a new kind of playlist.

A faux finish I approve of, helping injured wildlife, pants for spring, a gardening request, an apartment tour, sharing is caring, SPF powder, a living playhouse update, upgrading a tool, and the podcast I’m loving.

Danish baby sleeping, the next big project, a tip for movie viewing, a home style quiz, funny podcasts, a flower-filled home, a witch house, community care, a holiday to celebrate, how to help the planet, the thing I can’t stop buying, San Diego housing, a reminder for makeovers, the best couch, I’m now an athlete, and my monthly playlist.

It’s good to be home, a tender photo series, colorful towels, a house of stripes, loud quitting, a beautifully wintery word, an inset door upcycling DIY, experimenting in the backyard, a kitchen trend I can get behind, 1990s home inspo, the tool that changed our evenings, more café curtains?, a new season of an old show, and my monthly playlist.

Three movie recommendations, a renovation goal I’ve set, a craftsman home I can’t stop staring at, reasons not to paint brick, tips for car activities, women and the ocean, custom framing tip, a brand new bedding collection, the parenting book I just finished, keeping a gun at home is irresponsible, hair donation for cleaning oil spills, a tip for videographers, helping the birds, and giving yourself permission to be creative.

A tourist in my own city, a design show I’m pumped for, a creative flooring makeover, a modest kitchen reno, a trash PSA, invisible domestic work and what to do about it, fire safety, who’s land you’re on, a sale on my favorite garments, inclusive holiday books for kids, keeping myself accountable, examples of white privilege, where I get Margot’s clothes, renovating for yourself instead of future buyers, community planning, and more!

Bathroom wallpaper is here and other things on my mind this week including the vintage toothbrush holder I got, the parenting book I’m reading, the legacy of one home, a new way of looking at abortion, a standup comedy special and a TV show I recommend, the tiny item I wish I had when I carried a purse, Indigenous architecture, San Diego seeds, a retractable garden hose, a reminder to check my Instagram, the recipe to save our backyard, a Halloween sneak preview, Heardle, and my monthly playlist.