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enjoy this summer

5 Fun Activities to Enjoy this Summer

Take a moment to pause and enjoy this summerPart of living a Carefully Curated Life, a CCL life, is enjoying the months and seasons. Take a moment to pause and enjoy the moment, whether you have a few minutes, an afternoon, or a whole day. Summer is full of special days, times together, and sun-filled activities. Make time to enjoy this summer.That is why I came up with my loving lists—ordinary ... View Post

Seasonal Home-keeping DIY

My Seasonal Home-Keeping Ritual Revealed

A Little Bit of History about This Early Summer Home-keeping RitualA seasonal home-keeping activity I grew up with was when my Grandmother washed and put away the woolen and winter clothes every spring. Then, she would put them in the cedar closets and add cedar shaving sachets. I had friends whose mothers would use mothballs. But have you ever smelled mothballs – Whoa, that is an aroma. Have you ... View Post

rumor about tulips and daffodils

Have you heard the rumor about tulips and daffodils?

Rumor about tulips and daffodils:Some people tell a rumor about tulips and daffodils, “They don’t play together well.” Others say, “Each wants to be the star of the vase”. And well, I can’t repeat what others say about them. Lol.Let’s just say each of them has its own “special distinctions.” Now, I will tell you information I’ve heard from seasoned florists since I was a child in my Aunt’s kitchen ... View Post

Loving the Ordinary Criteria

The 5 Criteria to Make a Loving the Ordinary List

How the lists received the name Loving the OrdinaryLoving the Ordinary Lists, I have decided to call it that because it fits us. We are living this one life to the fullest – the awe-filled ordinary days, the little special treats, and the big moments, where we pause to enjoy this ordinary moment. The ways we can build our lives to cherish who and what we hold dear, our values and goals met ... View Post

Talking 2022 trends

News Flash: Design Trends for 2022

Trends from 6 Industry Magazines*Disclaimer - This blog is not to say these trends for 2022 are ‘Must Do’ or ‘Take Action’ for our homes. This is for enjoyment to see what others are talking about in interior design. Also for us to explore if these trends resonate in us and solve a design problem we are working on.Color: Everyone has a color of the year. This means we don't have to choose ... View Post

CCL Update & Upcoming Changes

CCL Update & Upcoming Changes 

Hello friends,Firstly, I wanted to write a long overdue CCL (Carefully Curated Life) update and introduce some upcoming changes to this community. Furthermore, I’d love to hear about what’s been going on in your life!Personal CCL UpdatesWow, the last couple years have brought so much change!!When we decided to completely uproot our lives, leaving our careers behind and moving to Louisville KY in ... View Post

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