I’ve been nerding out on Mailchimp and HTML code I’ve been nerding out on Mailchimp and HTML code for my site and I think I finally figured it out!!! A lot of new stuff coming your way by the end of the week! Thanks everybody for your patience.
There can be a bit of a stigma behind thrifted hom There can be a bit of a stigma behind thrifted home pieces. While it’s become somewhat trendy in the last few years, I often run into people who think it might be gross, cheap, or out of style. Here’s what I have to say about that. 

1. Almost all items are cleanable. With the right technique, you can clean and sanitize just about everything that is secondhand. It’s also about sustainability. Thrifting and secondhand shopping are reusing usable items. That’s not gross. Putting well-working pieces in the landfill; more gross and a waste. You never know what someone else would consider valuable. 

2. While the items may have a cheap cost, generally you’re able to buy pieces that are much sturdier. Old things were just made better. They were made to last and were meticulously curated. And even modern pieces with good craftsmanship can stand the test of time. The cost may be cheap but the quality can be far from cheap. Thrifty does not have to look cheap!

3. As far as things being “out of style,” I say pish posh. If something makes you happy, that’s what you should gravitate towards. Don’t allow a magazine, a retail store, or even a little Instagram account tell you what you like. If you like it, it will go with your other pieces. Sometimes you just have to get creative. You are cool and unique. Let your space reflect that. 

#sorealhomes
#eclecticinspiredhome
#diymakesmehuppy
#smallsharebigdreams
#decoranddiys
#moderndiydesign
#mythriftydiy
#thanksitsthrifted
#textureismystyle
#ispyvintage
#foundandforaged
#brassisback
#curatedmaximalism
#diylookforless
#ourspaceourplace
#featuremydecor
#hauteeclectic
#interioroasis
#myaestheticabode
#homeloveliving
#mysmphome
#moreismoredecor
#homeisafeeling
Happy new year! Man I’ve missed you all! I’m s Happy new year! Man I’ve missed you all! I’m so glad to be back. I had an amazing time with my family over the last month(s) and enjoyed the much needed time off. Virtual school may have deepened my forehead wrinkles but it’s also deepened my appreciation for my kids as individuals. Getting a front row seat to their growth in skills and confidence has been life changing. They are persevering (even with their crazy teacher at home) and are really pushing themselves. They’ve taught me so much. 

With that being said, one of the things I’ve learned about myself is I can take myself too seriously. But why? I’m really a weirdo at heart and I love that about me. I let my head get in the way far too often. I’m not a big resolution person but I do want to be more intentional about letting loose this year, reaching for my dreams, and giving myself grace when things don’t go as planned. 

Do you have any goals for this year?

Here’s a fun little tip: thrifted vintage fabric makes a fun and fresh tablecloth.

#homeisafeeling
#nestandthrive
#thenewbohemians
#mymonthincolour
#mycribaesthetics
#interiorsthatcrush
#theclassicquirkyhome
#finditstyleit
#diyrightnow
#mywholehome
#diyhousetohome
#ourspaceourplace
#instadiyflip
#homeswithcharacter
#homecanvas
#cozycollectives
#dailydecordistraction
#mymeaningfulhome
#dwelleclectically
#hgtvhandmade
#hgtvhandmadehome
#eyemydiy
#fearlessinteriors
#showingmydiy
#howwestylehomes
#interiorsthatcrush
#girlswhodiy
#thriftproud
Hey there! Remember me?! Thanks to everyone for st Hey there! Remember me?! Thanks to everyone for sticking around while I took some time off to be with family! I hope you had a very merry Christmas. I can’t wait to see what you all have been up to!
Do you ever just feel like you belong somewhere? T Do you ever just feel like you belong somewhere? That’s this house for me and our family. Everything felt right from the moment we saw it for sale online. I’m so thankful for this beautiful home and the privilege we have to make it our own.
I hope you all have the happiest of Thanksgivings I hope you all have the happiest of Thanksgivings this week (if you’re in the US). I’ve been doing so much planning for 2021 and will likely not be on here much until then so I can focus on behind the scenes stuff as well as spending time with family. I appreciate you all so much and I can’t wait to share what’s in store for next year!
Happy 9 years, Adam @dmadacreative! From dancing i Happy 9 years, Adam @dmadacreative! From dancing in the rain, kitchen cart arguments, dirt bike crashes, and accents in the car to 3 beautiful children, house projects, and going through loss, you are my rock, a shining light of God’s word. I love you more and more each day and am so blessed to do life with you. Thank you for making me laugh till I cry, for encouraging me in my dreams, and showing me so much love every day (especially when I’m stubborn 😉). I love growing older with you and you’re going down in our Rascal race in 51 years!
Does anyone get random 90’s songs stuck in their Does anyone get random 90’s songs stuck in their head on a daily basis? I’m currently rocking to TLC’s No Scrubs. But I guess that’s fitting since this bathroom makeover got rid of a scrub of a disastrous room. 😂
Well guys. I’m nothing if not consistent in my l Well guys. I’m nothing if not consistent in my lack of consistency. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 But lets just focus on this lovely piece from @cliffandcallahan, shall we? Swipe to see a close up. It fits so beautifully here and reminds me that not all home changes have to be big and grand.
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life, Uncategorized · April 13, 2018

Motherhood is Messy

Hi guys! It’s been forever! Since the last post, we have welcomed into the world our new beautiful baby girl and the time has gone so fast that she is already an unbelievable four weeks old! Yikes! The labor and delivery went well and everyone is healthy and happy. Being home with three kids has definitely been trying, though.  Sometimes I feel great, get ready, clean the house, play with the kids and all is awesome. But then there are those days … you know, THOSE days. The days where I have practically bathed in spit up and poop, heard nothing but whining and crying, been used as a bottle while having two other kids climbing on top of me, somehow forgot to brush my teeth, haven’t showered in four days, and I’m not quite sure whether I ate lunch or not. And then the hubster comes home from work, wanting to play with the kids, and they just want me. Can anyone explain this to me? Why do they seem sick of you all day and then, when the opportunity arises, they cling to you like you’re leaving on a summer long trip overseas? Wait, is this an option? #momcation

Aria pic

But, in all seriousness, I’m exhausted, as I’m sure all you other moms out there understand. Whether you’re in the stage with a newborn like me, are in the heat of sports games and activities and are basically just a chauffeur, are sending your kids off to college, are empty nesters, or have gone through a terrible loss of a child, we all know this state of exhaustion. Any mother has been through it and we are all together. #momsunite Baby girl has finally started to sleep longer periods at night, but now I find myself not being able to sleep to make sure she is still breathing. Seriously? You would think after my third, I would be more relaxed … nope! God surely has blessed us moms with intense survival skills: lack of sleep, lack of alone time, lots of patience (sometimes), the ability to eat cold food, the ability to tackle two diapers at once (been there, done that way too many times), overlooking your stench, etc, etc.

I have, too many times I might add, been hard on myself, setting unrealistic expectations of what my days should look like or what I should look like. But in all seriousness, does it really matter if you changed out of pajamas to just put on leggings? Does it really matter if cereal is for dinner … again? Does it really matter if my house has toys scattered all over the place or that clean laundry is more wrinkled than the dirty because you never folded it? No! And I have to tell myself this all of the time. I am making memories with my children. They won’t look back and see a messy house or be mad that we had cereal for dinner. They will see that we played princess tea party and jumped on the trampoline and made sea creatures out of play-doh. We are just too hard on ourselves, especially in this age of social media. Everything just looks so perfect all of the time. Well, here is a picture to ease your minds that it is not! Motherhood is messy, life is messy, but may this mess be blessed.

messy room

I’m choosing to write this to just point out that I/you/we are not alone. We are in this motherhood thing together. Although we all have different views and different ways of raising our children, we understand what each other is going through. We have the toughest, yet most rewarding job in the world. We can go from being so frustrated with our kids to missing them and needing a hug in a second flat. We know the crazy amazing love that we have for these little humans, but we also know how incredibly difficult days can be.

Motherhood is messy

So, I ask you, today, to reach out to a mother in your life, whatever stage of life they may be in, and send an encouraging word or give them a hug. Because odds are that they need it. And, in the age of cyber bullying and hiding behind the screen to be out of line, let’s instead use these platforms to build one another up. I know it’s a month or so early but a Happy Mother’s Day to you all, as we know that every day is a mother’s day and it never will hurt to say something uplifting to someone else. I know I am grateful for all the mothers out there and just remember that you are not alone in your struggles. You are spectacular. Who cares about your mascara running down your face, the spit up on your shoulder, or the house you call messy? We have all been there. So, go get yourself some chocolate, a glass of wine or maybe two tacos for one dollar at Jack in the Box (Yes, I like these. Don’t judge me!), pick yourself up. You can do this!

What do you do to get out of a funk or when you’re having a hard day?  Do you have any tips for how to cope with these times?  I would love to hear your input.  I hope you have a sunny Spring weekend and get to enjoy some you time!

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  1. Cheryl Gibson says

    April 14, 2018 at 12:11 am

    Such a lovely post!!! Parenthood is tough but so worth it!! Just having your voice out to encourage all women is do wonderful!!!
    Thank you!!💕

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  2. Laura Gonzales says

    April 14, 2018 at 2:44 am

    So amazing Tasha! To all us mommies out there who are just doing the best we can I salute you! I fed my kids breakfast for dinner while I drank wine (no surprise there!).

    Reply

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I’ve been nerding out on Mailchimp and HTML code I’ve been nerding out on Mailchimp and HTML code for my site and I think I finally figured it out!!! A lot of new stuff coming your way by the end of the week! Thanks everybody for your patience.
There can be a bit of a stigma behind thrifted hom There can be a bit of a stigma behind thrifted home pieces. While it’s become somewhat trendy in the last few years, I often run into people who think it might be gross, cheap, or out of style. Here’s what I have to say about that. 

1. Almost all items are cleanable. With the right technique, you can clean and sanitize just about everything that is secondhand. It’s also about sustainability. Thrifting and secondhand shopping are reusing usable items. That’s not gross. Putting well-working pieces in the landfill; more gross and a waste. You never know what someone else would consider valuable. 

2. While the items may have a cheap cost, generally you’re able to buy pieces that are much sturdier. Old things were just made better. They were made to last and were meticulously curated. And even modern pieces with good craftsmanship can stand the test of time. The cost may be cheap but the quality can be far from cheap. Thrifty does not have to look cheap!

3. As far as things being “out of style,” I say pish posh. If something makes you happy, that’s what you should gravitate towards. Don’t allow a magazine, a retail store, or even a little Instagram account tell you what you like. If you like it, it will go with your other pieces. Sometimes you just have to get creative. You are cool and unique. Let your space reflect that. 

#sorealhomes
#eclecticinspiredhome
#diymakesmehuppy
#smallsharebigdreams
#decoranddiys
#moderndiydesign
#mythriftydiy
#thanksitsthrifted
#textureismystyle
#ispyvintage
#foundandforaged
#brassisback
#curatedmaximalism
#diylookforless
#ourspaceourplace
#featuremydecor
#hauteeclectic
#interioroasis
#myaestheticabode
#homeloveliving
#mysmphome
#moreismoredecor
#homeisafeeling
Happy new year! Man I’ve missed you all! I’m s Happy new year! Man I’ve missed you all! I’m so glad to be back. I had an amazing time with my family over the last month(s) and enjoyed the much needed time off. Virtual school may have deepened my forehead wrinkles but it’s also deepened my appreciation for my kids as individuals. Getting a front row seat to their growth in skills and confidence has been life changing. They are persevering (even with their crazy teacher at home) and are really pushing themselves. They’ve taught me so much. 

With that being said, one of the things I’ve learned about myself is I can take myself too seriously. But why? I’m really a weirdo at heart and I love that about me. I let my head get in the way far too often. I’m not a big resolution person but I do want to be more intentional about letting loose this year, reaching for my dreams, and giving myself grace when things don’t go as planned. 

Do you have any goals for this year?

Here’s a fun little tip: thrifted vintage fabric makes a fun and fresh tablecloth.

#homeisafeeling
#nestandthrive
#thenewbohemians
#mymonthincolour
#mycribaesthetics
#interiorsthatcrush
#theclassicquirkyhome
#finditstyleit
#diyrightnow
#mywholehome
#diyhousetohome
#ourspaceourplace
#instadiyflip
#homeswithcharacter
#homecanvas
#cozycollectives
#dailydecordistraction
#mymeaningfulhome
#dwelleclectically
#hgtvhandmade
#hgtvhandmadehome
#eyemydiy
#fearlessinteriors
#showingmydiy
#howwestylehomes
#interiorsthatcrush
#girlswhodiy
#thriftproud
Hey there! Remember me?! Thanks to everyone for st Hey there! Remember me?! Thanks to everyone for sticking around while I took some time off to be with family! I hope you had a very merry Christmas. I can’t wait to see what you all have been up to!
Do you ever just feel like you belong somewhere? T Do you ever just feel like you belong somewhere? That’s this house for me and our family. Everything felt right from the moment we saw it for sale online. I’m so thankful for this beautiful home and the privilege we have to make it our own.
I hope you all have the happiest of Thanksgivings I hope you all have the happiest of Thanksgivings this week (if you’re in the US). I’ve been doing so much planning for 2021 and will likely not be on here much until then so I can focus on behind the scenes stuff as well as spending time with family. I appreciate you all so much and I can’t wait to share what’s in store for next year!
Happy 9 years, Adam @dmadacreative! From dancing i Happy 9 years, Adam @dmadacreative! From dancing in the rain, kitchen cart arguments, dirt bike crashes, and accents in the car to 3 beautiful children, house projects, and going through loss, you are my rock, a shining light of God’s word. I love you more and more each day and am so blessed to do life with you. Thank you for making me laugh till I cry, for encouraging me in my dreams, and showing me so much love every day (especially when I’m stubborn 😉). I love growing older with you and you’re going down in our Rascal race in 51 years!
Does anyone get random 90’s songs stuck in their Does anyone get random 90’s songs stuck in their head on a daily basis? I’m currently rocking to TLC’s No Scrubs. But I guess that’s fitting since this bathroom makeover got rid of a scrub of a disastrous room. 😂
Well guys. I’m nothing if not consistent in my l Well guys. I’m nothing if not consistent in my lack of consistency. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 But lets just focus on this lovely piece from @cliffandcallahan, shall we? Swipe to see a close up. It fits so beautifully here and reminds me that not all home changes have to be big and grand.
Next up on the home makeover train is our main bed Next up on the home makeover train is our main bedroom. While this has only gone through phase 1, what a difference from where we’ve started! (And how nice to not be sleeping in the living room anymore! Any of my O.G’s out there remember that?!) and actually this week, this room will be getting a little bit of a change so stay tuned for that.

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