the I+D blog

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.

When it comes to decluttering and organizing your WARDROBE, taking the clothes out is the easy part. Facing the clothes and anything lurking beneath them is what's HARD. But if you're ready to transform your closet for real, it's important to get your WHY for doing it crystal clear.

Although “spring cleaning“ is meant to create a refreshed sense of calm and control in your space, simply thinking about the dirty chores...

Ever feel behind in multiple parts of life? Whether it's transforming your home or personal insecurities, the real obstacle is...

Sentimental items are by far the hardest thing to edit, organize, and make space for in your home. Can you relate to this struggle?