The things on my mind this week including a surprise renovation project kicking off right now, the best price on pleated fabric shades, an insulation PSA, defining Bloomsbury style, the truth behind being an HGTV star, breastfeeding with low supply, a bathroom reno to look forward to, new leggings, Daniel’s new series, stain removal, and more!

How we spend our days, the show I just binged, a declutter challenge, a great gift for the babies in your life, the most entertaining salad tutorial ever, a minimal modern home, a budget DIY backsplash, the sweater I wear all the time, clean energy in San Diego, what I finally bought, the switched out house numbers, and a kitchen update.

A report on a year with marble counters in the kitchen (the full scoop on stains and etches!), a dreamy holiday mantel, leaning into curly locks, taking a firm stance, a room full of pink, what to do before leaving town, the shop that is now filling Margot’s closet, another block-print pillow, a half-bath transformation, parenthood feelings, a keepsake box, a confession, and the value of experts.

New holiday bulbs, the This Old Gingerbread Contest, upgraded camera gear, how Margot is eating, organizations to support, a nursery update, my gift guides, kitchen design regret, a desire for more/less baby info, safety lights, and wall inspiration.

Books for Margot, ceramic pendants, the only attractive mail organizer out there, the fad I want to return, a podcast I’ve moved on to, sandals in my gigantic size, a cabin kitchen makeover, the great decor trend divide, Margot’s sleep update, the pillows we’re still loving, pumpkin recycling, all of my seasonal gift guides, and my mural now as a jigsaw puzzle.

Where I’d like to lounge, a bathroom swap I made, an exterior paint color reveal, new shampoo, my lady crush, a chunky sweater, stroller upgrades, Margot pants, my go-to podcast, artwork I’m eyeing, and more.

Unkitchens, where to shop my favorite shops, new Margot clothes, rainwater harvesting, art cravings, hard pants I’m loving, upcycled blouses, a side table hunt, another nursery makeover to watch, our property taxes, and more!

The grown-up version of my kitchen, an auction benefiting reproductive rights, too tiny baby clothes, a favorite baby book, the next Green Homes Tour and my thoughts on the last one, making a sentimental keepsake, Halloween costumes, an apology, a sweet treat to make, and more.

A spice rack in the kitchen, breaking and replacing things, the new (old) tea kettle, wall and textile patterns, curtains for the nursery, sentimental decor, storage question, a super slim wallet, botanical cupboards, motivation for renovation, and my monthly playlist.

The things on my mind this week including blackout curtains, personalized jewelry, upcycled quilts, a throwback video, my next anticipated Margot milestone, the return of a favorite TV show, the contract I’m due to complete, keeping cool, and my next big renovation plans.

Candlesticks that are the perfect fit, free trees for San Diegans, a “game” of finances, capturing baby growth memories, a brand new mid-mod home, a historic home I hope to visit, the product that everyone is using wrong, what we’re watching, swag for the vaxxed, Halloween decor inspiration, and a hack for your next DIY.

Inspiration from the web including the house that has me wanting to move out of the country, ten tips for kitchen design, an upgrade to my ironing routine, my new hobby, nursery paper, car seat safety, the sweater set that’s still on sale, color combinations I adore, weekend sales, designing homes with dark woodwork, my May playlist, and what we’re watching.