Projects

The Shop

I love the movie “You’ve Got Mail” which is based on the story called “Shop Around the Corner”. Either way, I love the enchanting children’s bookstore that is nestled into the heart of New York City where the movie takes place. I was disappointed to learn that this store really does not exist, and itContinue reading “The Shop”

The Garden

“No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, & no culture comparable to that of the garden.” – Thomas Jefferson. Warmer temps and sunnier days mean it’s time to get into the garden! Well, at least we can hope for no more snow. Due to my own excitement to get plants growing,Continue reading “The Garden”

Spring Plants

Gearing up for Spring and here is the one plant I cannot kill… I love seeing the grass start to green-up and plants starting to bud, flower bulbs emerging and shrubs start to bud. It’s just nice to see the sun shining! Now, if Mother Nature would only stop with the snow and freezing rain onContinue reading “Spring Plants”

Realistic Organizing

“A cluttered space, is a cluttered mind.” I love organization books and have read just about every book that has been published on the subject. I can tell you the good, the bad, the ugly, the unrealistic, the inspiring, etc. This is the due to the fact that I like to organize EVERYTHING. Everything shouldContinue reading “Realistic Organizing”

New Room Flip: The Nursery

As many of you know, we are expecting a baby this winter. And recently found out that it is a girl! I think I am still in shock over the fact that it is girl. I have bought boy clothing and toys for 13 years and for the first ½ of the ultrasound, the techContinue reading “New Room Flip: The Nursery”

Summer Projects

Each spring/summer, I make a list of goals and projects for the summer. Some of these goals are professional related like, edit book chapters; write curriculum for 3 college classes, organize a filing system for my home office, read 10 books, write a grant for programming, etc. Other goals include health related goals such asContinue reading “Summer Projects”

The Great Lego Purge

Hold my beer… or I should say, my glass of wine… because we took the plunge and purged the Legos. You know, it was not too painful. I did almost have a panic attack after I dumped out thousands and thousands of miss-matching Legos on the floor of my son’s room. I think my sonContinue reading “The Great Lego Purge”

Please Let Spring Come Soon

I do love the winter, and I do love snow. But after about mid-January, it can go away. I think this winter and with all the challenging weather, it has really worn on people. I dread the 5 am call or School Facebook message about 2-hour delays (which those are not too bad but itContinue reading “Please Let Spring Come Soon”

Shop Update

Good morning and so happy to see the sunshine and have warmer temperatures! I don’t have a regular post today but wanted to share with you a quick update on the online and pop-up shop. Back in November, I started an Etsy shop for the Rosemary and Lemons (store name). Etsy is a great placeContinue reading “Shop Update”

Decorate Smarter, Not Harder… the changing of seasonal decor

I love to decorate for the holidays but I will be honest, it was much more fun when my kids were really little. They got so excited with each season or holiday when I pulled out the jack-o-lanterns or the Christmas tree lights. They loved the glow of the lights and the excitement the variesContinue reading “Decorate Smarter, Not Harder… the changing of seasonal decor”