the I+D blog

Ever feel stuck doing what’s “urgent”? Here’s how I learned to let go of urgency and choose the quiet power of momentum instead.

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!!!

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!

I didn’t know that when I said yes to a referral, I’d be opening myself up to a different home journey…here's an up close look at the downsizing process we took. (Spoiler: it turned out even better than they'd hoped!)

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.

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.