Making small homes work for busy families.
● Featured Article
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Sharing my goals for 2026, including lots of fun, joyful activities. This isn’t a to-do list; rather, it’s a list of things that will hopefully make life even better. The hope is to be intentional about how we’re spending our free time and the little ways we can bring more…
● Latest Articles
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DIY: laundry room refresh
Vanessa updated the family laundry room, clearing out the junk, painting the room white, and organizing the canned goods and cleaning supplies. She also added…
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DIY Little Free Library
How to build a little library for your house. Learn from my experience, including mistakes I made.
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hostess gifts
Hostess gift ideas, including lower-priced gifts and gifts you can easily make yourself.
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halloween decor
Do you decorate for Halloween? Over the past few years I’ve amassed quite a lot of spooky and silly decorations, but this year I wanted…
● About Me
I’m Vanessa, a wife and mom living in the DC suburbs. In 2017, I bought a rundown house and began renovating it with my husband, John. Together, we’ve made our small house into a cozy, comforting space for us and our four kids.