If you’ve ever stood in your living room on December 26th holding a storage bin thinking, “Now what?” — you’re not alone. That weird time after Christmas can feel awkward decor-wise. The tree feels too festive, spring feels way too early, and suddenly your home feels… undecided. For me, this day happens on January 6th when I take the tree down (yo…

If you’ve ever stood in your living room on December 26th holding a storage bin thinking, “Now what?” — you’re not alone. That weird time after Christmas can feel awkward decor-wise. The tree feels t…

Every January, before I set goals or make plans, I reset our home. Not in a dramatic “buy all new stuff” way — but in a thrifty, realistic, cozy way that helps our house feel calm again after the hol…

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, especially as I leave my Christmas tree up and keep the lights glowing a little longer. Somewhere along the way, many of us (especially here in America) st…

Updated December 2025 The week after Christmas is hands-down the BEST time of year to refresh your home on a budget. Stores are clearing out seasonal inventory, gift cards are burning holes in pocket…

Sometimes it's just so easy to grab some gift wrap from the store, and wrap a gift in under a minute flat. I get that, and I do that. But there's also something magical and fun about making y…