Pre-parenthood, my favorite time of year was winter. Filled with holiday gatherings, gift-giving, cozy nights by the fire and beautiful winter-white landscapes. These days – while I still enjoy the magic of the holidays – as a mom of two littles, I could totally pass on the infinite germs, mad rush to do everything and [...]
Category: Life
The Method to My “Happy Madness”
I get asked all the time, “How do you do it all?!” And while I feel that “doing it all” is relative to each person, I credit a lot of it to a mindset I adopted last year. It’s not always a harmonious balance between personal and professional, but I’ve embraced my reality … parenting [...]
Just Do the Best You Can …
“Be brave, and just do the best you can today.” I found myself saying this to Lincoln while wiping away the big, silent tears rolling down his face. We were in the middle of a parking lot, backpacks for him and Sutton stuffed full of all their favorite things. “It’s ok to be nervous and [...]
A Mindset to Redirect + Focus
Since having kids, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been told “You’ll always feel like you’re failing at work or failing at home, and that’s ok.” The statement quickly followed up with, “It’s just part of being a working mom. Keep your head up, you’re enough.” The comments from friends, colleagues, and [...]
Home & Hospitality | 5 Tips for Backyard Gatherings
Settled nicely between spring and summer, the month of May holds all sorts of fun activities. From Mother’s Day celebrations and graduation parties to pool openings and backyard barbecues, it’s a time for gathering friends and family. With warm days and sherbet sunsets, now is the perfect time to harness your hosting powers. Patio parties [...]
When ‘Love Where You Live’ Means More
I can’t believe we’re already celebrating three years in the home we built. While I knew that this home would be special to us, a house we knew we’d grow into, at the time I didn’t realize just how special it would become. It’s always been the place we’d bring our kiddos home from the [...]
A Whirlwind and a Standstill
Ha! This blog is on "reboot" I don't even know how many at this point. I started The Palm House five years ago ... what?! Eric and I were dating and a month later got engaged. If you go way back into the archives you'll see posts about wedding planning, DIY projects, recipes, our home [...]
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