Making small homes work for busy families.
● Featured Article
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Vanessa shares some ideas for gifts for teens. Could be useful for birthdays or holidays, including an Easter basket.
● Latest Articles
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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…
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DIY: new office space
Vanessa creates a home office in an unused corner of her room, adding wallpaper and a bookshelf to make the space functional and beautiful.
● 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.
