5 Quick Tips to Lighten the Load of May-cember
Calendars are full. School events stack on top of each other. End-of-year everything seems to land… all at once. And while it can be fun (Maybe? Ha!), it can also feel like a lot. Because the truth is—as much as I would love to do "less," things still need to get done. I won't miss the Mother's Day Tea in 2nd grade, I won't miss baseball playoffs, and the Spring Sing... oh, and all the spring birthdays in my family. But what can change is how supported we feel while doing all of it. And our...
Master the Art of Pattern Mixing for Effortless Spring Style
Pattern mixing often feels intimidating, especially when you want your spring outfits to look fresh without much fuss. But it doesn’t have to be complicated. Instead of stressing about getting every detail perfect, think of pattern mixing as a way to add interest to clothes you already love. This approach can make your spring wardrobe more fun and versatile, especially if you’re building or refreshing a capsule wardrobe. Here’s how to master pattern mixing with simple, practical tips that...
What Mom Wants on Mother's Day
True, the sweetest gifts are the cards and crafts made a school that will be tucked into keepsake boxes for all time... But it's also pretty nice when you receive a Mother's Day gift you you'll use or love. Here are those items. Send this post to a spouse or go for it – treat yourself! Greatest Mom Shirt I love how soft this tee is from The Great. I wear mine year-round. Because, of course :) Shop HERE. "Mama" Key Chain, Sunnies and Baby Buddy Purse I got this key chain last year and it's so...
Your Kitchen: Highlights from The April Weekly Projects
This month’s Breathing Room x Sugar Paper planner projects (buy a planner here) focused on one of the most lived-in (and quickly overwhelmed) spaces in the home: the kitchen. Instead of trying to overhaul everything at once, we worked through it step by step—fridge, pantry, utensils, cookware, and finally, the counters. Each weekly prompt followed the same simple, repeatable rhythm: Take everything out → clean the surfaces → categorize → remove what’s no longer needed → put it back in a way...
The Paper Pause Method
What Is the Paper Pause? The Paper Pause is a small habit: Before setting paper down, pause and decide where it needs to go. That one moment changes everything. Instead of creating temporary piles (that become permanent), each piece of paper immediately moves to its next place—or leaves your home entirely. Step 1: Pause Before It Lands When paper enters your home—mail, school forms, receipts, flyers—pause before placing it on a counter or table. Ask yourself three quick questions: Do I...
7 Tips to Organize Your Makeup Drawer and What's Actually in Mine
It's Week 8 in the Breathing Room Project Planner (shop it here), which means that it's time to organize your makeup drawer. Keeping your this drawer tidy can feel like a never-ending challenge, but organizing it not only saves time in the morning, but saves you money – no more buying multiples of items you already own just because you can't find them.
Simple Systems to Create Breathing Room During the Holidays
The holiday season can feel equal parts magical and overwhelming. Between school events, gift lists, travel, hosting, and the everyday load of running a home, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly catching up. This is where simple, sustainable systems can be a lifesaver—especially during a season that asks a lot of us. These systems aren’t meant to be perfect, complicated, or time-consuming. They’re designed to create breathing room: a little more mental space, a little more physical...
THE 4×5 METHOD: A Simple System to Create Daily Breathing Room During The Holidays and Year-Round
When life feels full and the house starts to hum with activity - holidays, school events, sports, everyday family chaos - it’s easy to feel like you need a whole day to get things back on track. But you don’t. The 4×5 Method is a gentler approach: Four tiny five-minute resets that create clarity, calm, and momentum - without requiring a full clean-out or a free afternoon. These aren’t deep cleans or organizing overhauls. They’re quick systems to help you reclaim your home, your focus, and...
Women-Owned Brands to Support This Black Friday and Cyber Monday
With Black Friday fully upon us and Cyber Monday approaching, many of us look for meaningful ways to spend our money. Supporting women-owned brands is a powerful choice that helps foster economic equality and celebrates creativity and leadership. This year, I’m excited to highlight a selection of women-owned brands that I support all year long and I will be supporting during the holiday sales.
The Mental Load of the Holidays: Protect Your Time, Energy & Sanity
December carries its own brand of the invisible load - planning, ordering and tracking family gifts, school performances, teacher gifts, travel planning, grocery lists, fun social events, coordinating extended family, and keeping the magic alive for your kids. It’s usually all (or mostly) great... but it's also a lot. And so many parents (yes, I know it's mostly mothers, but I want to give credit to the dads out there carrying the load too) feel like they’re “failing” when really, they’re...
What I packed for 4 days in New York
There’s something about packing for New York that makes me want to simplify. I know I’ll be walking everywhere, layering for the weather, and wanting to feel put-together without overthinking it. I pulled out my small rolling suitcase and created a mini “wardrobe rack” at home to plan it all visually before packing. Seeing everything together helped me spot easy mix-and-match combos: It's so helpfully to physically put together different outfit – to see how many outfits you can make from just...
How Havenly Transformed My "Stuck" Space
(All photos link to the items seen) When I first moved into my home, I was excited about the spacious areas that promised endless possibilities (while we were still in a single story farm house, we have about 1,000 sq feet to work with). However, one room left me feeling overwhelmed – It was a large space behind the living room couch that seemed to lack direction. I had envisioned a calm area for reading and writing, but instead, it felt like a blank canvas I didn't know how to fill....
Dog Accessories I Swear By
We've had Ozzy for over 2 years now. Many of my friends, even my husband, still can't believe I (neat freak) got a super-shedder golden retriever. I get asked a lot how I deal with all the fur. Honest answer – we have light floors and it blends in. Besides that, here are my favorite dog accessories and tools that keep me sane and Ozzy happy. Slow-Eat Food Bowl Insert Food & Water Bowls Dog Food Mat Heather Taylor Home Dog Bed Foggy Doggy Dog Collar Dog Wash + Conditioner + Wipes Dyson...
