A Carefully Curated Life

Loving the Ordinary

Catch that Idea! Use a Journal to Capture Ideas

How I Use My Journal to Capture Ideas & Bring Them to Life I have ideas that pop into my head all the time. Ideas for room details, garden projects, parties, sewing projects, a gift to make, the list goes on and on and on. How about you? How do you keep track of them? I can capture ideas and bring them to life using my Curated Life Journal. I sketch out the ideas or write them down, or if ... View Post

20+ Ultimate Ideas for a Porch Party

Porch Living, another term for “Let’s have a Porch Party” Ideas for a porch party. What? Am I thinking of partying all the time? Yes and no. I believe a spell on the porch or patio is special. Whether it is a moment for ourselves, a special afternoon catching up with our spouse, or fun with a group of friends, time on the porch elevates everything. I love the term “spell” as in “come in and sit ... View Post

Design 101: A Study on Small Porch Spaces

Let's talk about Design 101. A study on small porch spaces. I chose this picture ((it is from Better Homes & Gardens) because it represents the creative use of elements in a small porch space. Many people think smaller, matching furniture, using fewer pieces of furniture, and using a single color is the way to go. But that isn’t necessary. For example, this picture shows us that a large sofa, ... View Post