the I+D blog

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.

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!

Building LEGO sets is fun, but where do you put them all once they're built? I've got mindful prompts and resourceful solutions to help you out!

Whether your kid likes LEGO sets or prefers to build from their imagination, there are always plenty of pieces (bricks, plates, tiles, slopes, etc.) to put away after play. Check out the savvy storage solutions that are working well for us!

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.

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.

For years I told myself, if my design career doesn't work out, I'll become a professional organizer. I never imagined I'd get to do both!