Category Archives: Inspiration

9/11 – A National Day of Service and Remembrance

In all of the horror that we witnessed on September 11, 2001, the amazing thing we also saw was the incredible generosity, bravery, selflessness, and compassion of people from all over the country, who came together to help one another, the survivors, the victims’ families, and their communities. It was a shining ray of hope […]

Putting the “Saint” in St. Louis

Since it’s Easter weekend, I thought I’d share a quirky little thing I found when prowling around one of my favorite neighborhoods in St. Louis. You have to understand, there’s a lot of religion in The ‘Lou, particularly Catholic. It seems like there’s a huge, gorgeous church on every other corner. People have devotionals and […]

It’s My Birthday and My Warts-And-All To-Dream List for My New Year!

So, today, I am another year older, which really doesn’t bother me much. If you ask me, I’ll tell you flat-out how old I am (45) and we can marvel together that I’ve lasted this long. Take that, March of Time! LOL Today, I will probably be incredibly self-indulgent (as opposed to any other day, […]

Starting the Master Bedroom Mastery Makeover

You have heard, I’m sure, the old adage “The cobbler’s children go barefoot,” right? Well, unless you are talking about cherry cobbler (and why would we be talking about cherry cobbler?), the same can sometimes be said of rehabbers and decorators!While I love making things pretty for others, my own bedroom has been a room […]

My Pinterest Inspiration for Making Over My Master Bedroom

I didn’t intend to do a full makeover. Really, I just meant to throw a new coat of paint on the walls… First of all, your sanctuary should be inviting! You should want to spend time there, rest there, read there, snuggle with the spouse there, bounce on the bed with the kids there! Mine […]

Starting a BIG Project

First of all, let me introduce you to Nano, my wonderful Scottish mother-in-law. She is the youngest 81-year-old you would ever want to meet! Unlike many of her contemporaries, Nano LOVES to change things up. That’s her, trying out an iPod. LOL And when Nano wants to change things up, you’re likely to arrive for […]