the I+D blog

Where there's a will, there's a way...so excited to share that my painting project for our closet DIY is DONE!

Does January have you feeling a bit drained or without focus? February is an ideal month to check-in with yourself, offload what’s on your mind, and gently realign with what you want to make happen in the months to come.

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.

The digital world isn’t taking a break, but most of us sure could use a break from it. I’m taking control over my devices via a digital declutter—a slow but worthwhile process that’s gaining me time and sanity back. Read on and join in!

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.