the I+D blog

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

The new year is days away! Here are 25 lessons I've learned from my home and life in 2025 that are worth remembering and practicing in 2026.

I was 8 when I first saw The Nutcracker ballet, and 11 when I first auditioned to be in it. Twenty one years later, I'm beyond delighted and grateful for the chance to perform in my favourite ballet and December tradition again.

Turns out, planning a kid’s birthday party has a lot in common with designing and organizing your home. Here are five parallels, and the one MUST for making both processes smoother and easier for everyone!

Back-to-school season is A LOT. Here are 2 simple strategies for a smoother, less stressful school year, plus a tangible FREEBIE download to help you along the way.

There’s something magical about summertime. Plus, it’s the one season where you can use and appreciate every part of your home, inside and out. Here are some of the little moments we're loving to do this summer, at home and in our community.

Would you rather take a vacation or staycation? I'm amazed by those who have vacation goals and budgets, but for me, there's only one place I want to be...

We spent 8 days exploring the four O'ahu shores, taking in the sun, sea, and culture of that magical place. Rather than splashing this post with a highlight reel, I wanted to share four travel tips I tried that worked and one big life lesson I learned for future family trips.

We've been eager to reimagine this closet for a while, but executing a DIY requires time and PATIENCE (spoiler: we're almost there!).