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  • visiting New Orleans

    visiting New Orleans

    One of our favorite places in the world is the Big Easy! I love the music, the heat, the food . . . the city…

  • mother’s day tea

    mother’s day tea

    As you may know, Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday, May 8. (Isn’t it amazing that it’s already May?) We had an early and impromptu…

  • adding a DIY stair runner

    adding a DIY stair runner

    We’re back! After spring break, an unfortunate run-in with COVID, and a visit from the grandparents, we’re back with a fantastic DIY project. Installing your…

  • Last-minute Easter table

    Last-minute Easter table

    Easter is one of my favorite holidays, full of lots of family traditions. It’s a low-stress holiday for us (unlike Christmas!), plus the birds are…

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.

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