NYC


H ello from New York! I’m off on an anniversary adventure with my hubby this week sightseeing and enjoying the city! Yahoo! Then I’m meeting up with a blogging friend you all know for a girls’ day of shopping and maybe some coffee at a charming cafe—and we will be taking you with us! More on that to come.

Have you been to NYC? What are your favorite things  to see?

p.s. you can follow the rest of my trip on instagram: @theinspiredroom

Staying Encouraged in Tough Times

I have always looked forward to autumn. I love putting away the summer decor and bringing out the warm fluffy blankets and fall pillows. I daydream about cold evenings with my family nestled together by the fire. I picture a cozy life of comfort and … ** Read more **

Making the Best of What Life Brings

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So, I've been hinting at my rough couple of weeks. While I was feeling increasingly uneasy about our situation, I was hoping to get to today and have good news to share! I can't go into detail because it is a legal matter, but I can tell you that … ** Read more **

Choose Taupe, Live Your Best Life

You know, I was reading about my friend Terri's harrowing experience on an airplane this past weekend. I am so grateful she is alive! And grateful for the opportunity to be reflective. Near death encounters will do that! She and I share many of the … ** Read more **

A Situation

Hello everyone. I apologize for not having my post ready for your visit, we had an important "situation" in real life. If you have kids, you know there is always some sort of situation! Even if you don't, life for everyone is often one big … ** Read more **

Introducing…

Introducing ... our pup Winston! He is a West Highland White Terrier (Westie). He is no spring chicken, he is 12 years old now! He is the most mellow, sweet dog you'd ever want to have. He loves being a part of the family, riding in the car, laying … ** Read more **

Sweet Escape: Memory Lane

Today is a bittersweet day. Tomorrow we will pack up our car with a thousand belongings and drive our oldest back to college. Today will seem like any other day, except for it is the last day things will feel like normal. Normal, but in the back of … ** Read more **