Author: lydia

Sin Problems Need Gospel Solutions, Prejudice Included

Sin Problems Need Gospel Solutions, Prejudice Included

While wading through the swell of thoughts and perspectives concerning recent events, I find myself grieved over the senseless death of an image-bearer of God, as we all are, and I am reminded that human depravity continues unabated; that we dwell in a fallen wasteland 

Seeking Control in the Midst of COVID

Seeking Control in the Midst of COVID

When bad things happen, we try to pinpoint a cause. I know that we do this because I am no stranger to worry and I’m always trying to find a “cause.” We need something to identify or blame, so we can potentially prevent or control 

Decorative Toy Storage for the House without a Playroom

Decorative Toy Storage for the House without a Playroom

Our 1,800 sqf Cape Cod is a comfortable size for our family of 5, but the one thing it does lack in these child-rearing days is a designated play room. In a huge sense, I actually see this as a very good thing. Knowing my 

Plant Care Tips from a Reformed Plant Killer

Plant Care Tips from a Reformed Plant Killer

Oh man, guys, I’m such a proud momma! I got a Fiddle Leaf Fig on sale for a mere $8 from Home Depot several months ago (perhaps at that price because it wasn’t doing so hot?). After losing all but FOUR leaves and remaining seemingly 

Finding “Me” in Motherhood

Finding “Me” in Motherhood

I don’t know about the rest of you mommas with littles, but I feel like I’m wearing so many hats these days! (Mom, wife, part-time teacher, sporadic photographer, reader/writer, house renovator, homemaker, church attendee, perpetual vacuumer and toddler referee [man, those tiny humans can really 

Operation Goodwill Chairs + Dining Room Reveal

Operation Goodwill Chairs + Dining Room Reveal

Oh man. I’m so excited to write this post. It’s been such a LONG time coming. We finally have a complete, functional, decorated dining room! It’s been such a satisfying big ticket item to complete in our 1960s fixer upper, and it’s clearly a game 

Corner Hearth Makeover

Corner Hearth Makeover

Working on this hearth has happened in very drawn-out stages. When we first bought the house, this little corner was in its original red brick color with brown and white shag carpet crawling up the base. I knew I wanted to whitewash it at some 

Antique Furniture Challenge: How I Refinished It without Stripping It

Antique Furniture Challenge: How I Refinished It without Stripping It

The dining room has been a never-ending work in progress. We’ve tried to do SO much in this room at once that we haven’t been able to get it functional, even over the course of a few years. I think we’re finally getting sick of eating on 

Bedroom Nook Cottage Makeover

Bedroom Nook Cottage Makeover

I just love a cottage. If could live in a cozy, old cottage nestled in the English countryside (with a Starbucks and Target still within driving distance), I would do so in a heartbeat. Since that’s not likely to happen in this lifetime, I try 

My Half-Heartedly Hopeful Resolutions (2018)

My Half-Heartedly Hopeful Resolutions (2018)

I don’t usually make New Years Resolutions. Perhaps I’m just jaded at the ripe old age of 31, but I think I know by now that I don’t change my habits or tendencies easily (if at all). Whenever I think about training myself to develop