

Nostalgic Ornaments, Old and New (Warning: Sentimental Stories Ahead!)
I hope everyone had a beautiful Thanksgiving! And now... Happy December and there's 25 days til CHRISTMAS!!! For as long as I can...

Molly Ishmael
Dec 1, 202111 min read
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10 Ideas for Setting a Festive Holiday Table
There's something extra festive about a gorgeously set table to gather friends and family for special occasions. Getting out the "good...

Molly Ishmael
Nov 14, 20216 min read
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Quick Tip: The EASIEST Way to Organize DVDs
We have about 800 DVDs. And they can all fit neatly into ONE small moving box. My favorite series: "I Love Lucy," "Seinfeld," "The...

Molly Ishmael
Nov 7, 20217 min read
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November 2021 Update: We Cleared a Path!
Of course, by "WE cleared a path" I mean a professional came out with some pretty big equipment. For a very reasonable price, a gentleman...

Molly Ishmael
Nov 4, 20212 min read
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October 2021 Update: Staking is Complete!
Upon realizing that the land is staked for construction, we went on another expedition into "the land" as we call it, and we found quite...

Molly Ishmael
Oct 10, 20215 min read
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My Favorite Gadget to Instantly Organize (Almost) Anything!
Confession: I have horrible handwriting. Years ago, I worked as a restaurant server, and I remember getting back to the computer to enter...

Molly Ishmael
Oct 5, 20212 min read
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Part 1: 6 Challenges with Custom Builds - What Shocked Us & Tips if You're Building a Custom Home
If you're thinking about building a custom home, I advise reading this post so you know what you're in for! It's absolutely exciting -...

Molly Ishmael
Sep 26, 20218 min read
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August 2021 Update - There's a Sign! (and a couple of couches??)
At the end of July, we were driving by the land and saw this sign! Apparently the builder had visited the site, yay! We didn't know they...

Molly Ishmael
Aug 15, 20215 min read
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I Found the Creature Who's Digging Up Our Yard!
We've lived in our rental house going on 3 months and FINALLY I caught the perpetrator, nine-band-handed! (Spoiler alert: He had much...

Molly Ishmael
Aug 12, 20214 min read
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Birthday Cake Tower, no baking required!
We just had my baby girl's 2nd Birthday Party, and it was so much fun! There has always been so much love in her life; family and friends...

Molly Ishmael
Aug 1, 20216 min read
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