The saying goes that you get wiser with age. I'm not sure I believe that though. I feel like so many of the things we "learn" as we age are already inside of us, sometimes tucked down deep. I feel like instead of getting "wiser" we just learn to become more in tune with ourselves, more in love with ourselves. This is something I'm slowly learning. Slowly forcing myself to accept. Others have always come before me. Their happiness. Their hopes. Their desires. Always before me. These days I'm really forcing myself to stand up for my own happiness, my own wants & desires. It's uncomfortable but I continue on. Here's some of my favorite ways to encourage self love:

 

 

Laundry Room Inspiration

I have a hard time leaving things "as is" when it comes to houses. I'm currently living in my second ever home after purchasing, completely renovating & selling the first. The plan when we moved in here about three years ago was to have this be our "forever home". That thought lasted about a year when I had the entire house revamped in my mind and needed a new challenge. You see, revamping in my mind is far easier than doing the actual revamp...especially when you work 50ish hours at your day job, run a business of 300+ people, teach classes and have two small children. Yeah, the actual reno gets tough.

We're diy-ers to the core so all of the work is completed with our very own hands (with the help of family and friends sometimes!). Needless, to say. Slowly, slowly this big ole' county home is (and will!) become what I dream of it! Currently our laundry room is underway and as always...a simple project always turns into more.

Here's some inspiration:

Light, bright & airy is my hope. Replacing the old, worn out carpet with tile and shiplap to cover the nasty wallpaper border (ick!). I'm getting excited to show you the final project when it's completed...in like two more years :)