by Marian Parsons | Mar 17, 2024 | a slice of life, Favorite Things
My mom and I started talking about the IOP shell collection contest of 2022 before we even found our first shell this year. Once the competition was mentioned, though, my mom became unreasonably competitive. “I found the first olive shell!! I think that...
by Marian Parsons | Mar 14, 2024 | a slice of life, Favorite Things
We’ve been spending Spring Break at Isle of Palms, a beach in South Carolina we’ve visited with extended family a few times over the past four years. The thing my mom and I most love about this beach is the shelling. We can find wonderful shells and...
by Marian Parsons | Mar 13, 2024 | All Things Home, Decorating, My House
When we bought our home in Minnesota, we knew it was a great house with good bones, but if you told me I would think about it and miss it with some regularity, I’m not sure I would’ve believed you. There are things I’ve loved about all of our homes,...
by Marian Parsons | Mar 12, 2024 | All Things Home, Gardening
We’ll be starting our spring yard clean-up soon and I’m already excited to work on some of the blank spaces we cleared last year and continue pruning, shaping, trimming, and pulling things that are a little out of control. I’m also excited about...
by Marian Parsons | Mar 11, 2024 | All Things Home, Kitchen, My House
As we use our newly renovated kitchen more and more, I want to provide some updates along the way. I know I still need to share a full tour of the cabinets and how we have it all organized, so that is on my list. I’ll likely make a video showing a complete...
by Marian Parsons | Mar 8, 2024 | All Things Home, Decorating
So often, when we see hooks by the door in magazines and online, the contents of those hooks are very neatly curated. Only the very cutest jackets, aprons, and bags will be displayed along with the trendiest shoes tucked underneath. I do that myself when I’m...
by Marian Parsons | Mar 7, 2024 | Antiques, Favorite Finds
As I’ve been sharing our living room makeover over the past few weeks, several people have asked about the blanket over the back of the sofa. Even though it sometimes annoys my family, I’ve always liked having a quilt, coverlet, or throw folded over the...
by Marian Parsons | Mar 5, 2024 | All Things Home, Decorating
When I shared the new wall sconces/lamps in our living room, the thing I was asked most was about turning them on and off. With a deep sofa sitting in front of them, they are a little awkward to reach. You have to do one of those knee-on-the-sofa maneuvers, which...