A Week Like No Other...

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This past week has been one for the history books…and it may be one that a lot of us would rather forget at the same time.

With all of us ‘social distancing’ and staying at home as much as we can, things are stressful, worrisome, and downright strange…..SO, the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to find a way to help and encourage you —and me— to make the most of this difficult time, and create some simplicity, peace and space in our lives and in our homes.


Because we certainly don’t need more chaos!


If you didn’t already know, for the past week I have been doing mini decluttering sessions/lessons each day on my Facebook page!

Please visit me over there and take advantage of all these mini lessons we have been working on!

And let me know what area of your house you are hoping to simplify…

Let’s take a step away from the chaos together, and walk towards clarity, comfort, and community as much as we can.

Sending you all love and hugs at this difficult time….xo.

How To Increase Your Sense of Wellbeing at this Difficult Time

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It is a challenging, unusual time right now with the public health concerns we have....

However, maybe we can shift our thinking a bit and try to put a positive spin on having more downtime at home.

Hygge and its principles are a good place to start. I hope this video inspires you and encourages you to think of ways to create comfort for you and those you love at this difficult moment in our world 🌎 💙

My Farmhouse's Family Room :)

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The plumber's pipes always leak? Hmmmm.

The cobbler's children all need new shoes?

The House Whisperer's house needs....everything? hahaha

Well, my family room at least needed a refresh--

And in the video above are the results after many months of pulling everything together!

AND here are what the room looked like before: 


We so love the redesigned space with its fresh new look.


And I hope it inspires you to think of the spaces in your own home in a new way!

A Sensory Experience

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With the cold, grey days we have at this time of year, it is easy to think that there isn't much around us to savor. 

But maybe we are wrong.

As this little sparrow proved to me a few winters ago, as he would sit outside our family room window and sing his little heart out day after day...

maybe we need to pay attention to things in a whole new way. 

When I think back to the winter days days when my children were very small--even though we were often stuck inside our little old house as the winter winds whipped outside-- it was still a delight to see the world through their eyes as they experienced sights, sounds, smells, textures, and tastes for the first time.

It is a bit sad to me that as we "grow up" we become removed from the joy and wonder of our senses. It can be restorative to remind ourselves to pay attention to each one of them once again.

To be mindful of each of our senses, one at a time, is a great way to slow down and really appreciate all that is so good around us. And where better to do this than in our homes?

Maybe the things that we love about where we live has become white noise to us, things that we no longer take in or appreciate. 

When I take the time to pay attention, it is amazing how many simple yet wonderful sensory joys are present each day in my home. Here are a few favorites that come to mind for me:

  • Hearing--birdsong, Mozart, the quiet of the house early in the morning…

  • Sight--family pictures, treasured artwork, green daffodil shoots emerging outside, the faces of those I love.

  • Smell--freshly washed towels, favorite meals cooking in the kitchen, coffee in the morning.

  • Touch--our comfy family room sofa, soft blankets and sheets on the bed, my dog's velvety ears.

  • Taste--any meal I didn't have to cook :)...oh, and a glass of wine.

What are your favorites?? Please be sure to write some in the comments!~Can't wait to hear them!!!