Today is a big day for me. It’s my 10 Year Blogiversary! On this day 10 years ago, I took a leap and started my own blog on WordPress.com. I published my very first post about “The Thinking Closet” of my early childhood where I would get lost in a creative project for hours. I…
Feeling overwhelmed by a closet stuffed with clothes, but don’t know where to start? Here’s how I cut my wardrobe in half, discovered a sustainable alternative to trashing clothes that can’t be donated, and transformed my closet from an oppressive space to a peaceful one. Bring on the inspirational “before & after” photos! *This post…
So, I just caught myself mindlessly doing my snappy dance in front of the microwave while waiting for my coffee to re-heat. Oh, what’s my snappy dance, you ask? The one where I snap my fingers to a peppy beat. It’s all the rage with the kids these days. {Wink.} Just kidding. It’s not cool…
There’s an artistic movement sweeping the margins of Bibles everywhere. And I’m joining in. Honesty Moment Now, before we go any further, I wanted to acknowledge that some of you may find the Bible offensive. Or maybe you have an aversion to it for whatever reason. Or maybe you want to get into reading it, but it’s…
For the last two years, I’ve chosen one word for the year. One word to inspire my dreams and help focus my goals. One word to help me see the bigger picture. One word to give a name to the tugging on my heart. Though the truth of the matter is that I don’t really choose…
This past Monday, I launched my very first eBook, Thinking Outside the Gift Box. It was a project over a year in the making. You see, I had never written a book before let alone launched a product. And I desperately wanted to do right by my readers. I wanted to create a killer eBook…
So, I pretty much had a permanent grin slapped on my silly ‘ole face starting last Friday and lasting an entire week thanks to you rascals and the barrage of love you poured on me through your Second Blogiversary comments. Seriously, y’all are too much! I wish I could give each and every one of you a gorilla hug and…
Reader Questions Q: Where do you live? A: I live in Orlando, Florida with my handy hubby and our daughters Juniper & Pepper. Check out My “About” Page to learn more than you ever wanted to know about me! Q: How do I purchase your book? A: Click HERE to learn all about my book, Thinking Outside…
Cowabunga, dudes and dudettes! Today is totally tubular because it marks my Second Blogiversary. That’s right: the Thinking Closet’s turning TWO! {Whoo hoo!} Way Back When… Two years ago, on an ordinary Thursday, I created a WordPress account, picked a blog theme by the name of Splendio, and published my first post: The Namesake where I…
Welcome back to Scarf Week! Can you believe we’re on our final day of tutorials? Me neither! What a fun and wild ride it has been. Welp, we’re changing things up today, friends. Yes, we are! After three no-sew scarves (1, 2, 3), I decided to throw in one with some sewing…but don’t get all verklempt!…
As we enter into this summer season with its lingering light… …and road trips… …beach days… …and bonfire nights… …it’s a most fitting time for some reflection. And I’m not talking about personal reflection…but reader reflection. My, my, my…you all have been quite the busy bees this past spring! So, it brings me great pleasure to turn the…
As an adolescent, I went through a stage where I rebelled not only against my parents’ rules, but my Mom’s home decor style. I remember turning up my nose to her hard-wood floors and vintage furniture, declaring that when I had a house of my own, everything would be modern: white walls, clean lines, wall to…
Welcome to the next installment in Our DIY Wedding series. To start at the beginning, click here. When it came to wedding dress shopping, I broke a cardinal rule: I tried on dresses outside of my budget. {Gasp!} I know, I know. I should have known better! But you see, I was running out of…
Today, I have a very special lady with an out-of-this-world furniture transformation to share with you all. Seriously, my jaw is still agape over it. She needs very little introduction because by now, you’ve already been acquainted with this creative Canadian with an eye for style. You see her face here most Fridays. Have you figured…
Our black distressed table and chairs have a new best buddy: a black distressed buffet! Look at them hanging out together, all matchy-matchy. All they need now are friendship bracelets! Now, the story of this buffet makeover begins with a problem…a printer problem to be exact. You see, our house does not have an office;…
Three of my major fears in life include shark attack, shipwreck, and being out on open water, not knowing what lurks beneath the surface. But if there’s anything I’ve learned in my 30 years on this planet, it’s that a life ruled by fear is no life at all. And you can quote me on…
Does anyone still wear a hat? (Name that musical.) The answer is yes! Especially people attending the Hats & Heroes Ball for Kids Beating Cancer next weekend. We’re attending with some folk from Mark’s hospital and the dress code is black tie…and hats! So, today, I scoured the local Orlando thrift stores in search of…
