Blog - The Moody Mortal

Moody Wallpapers For Any Style

July 30, 2021

If I had to give my style a label, I would call it moody-vintage-slightly-victorian-farmhouse-with-a-few-boho-scandi-cottage-vibes. Try putting that sucker into Google and giving it a whirl! My point is that my personal style is fairly eclectic. It's a melting pot of all-the-things but one of the elements that remains consistent is the moody vibe I try to bring out in my home. Because I am ever wanderlust and always love a change, I have fallen head-over-heels for wallpaper. Wallpaper and its ... VIEW POST

Cinnamon & Spice Banana Nut Bread

July 20, 2021

I eat a lot of bananas. Like, an obscene amount of bananas. When our realtor posted our listing online, a string of comments came in and there was shock and awe over the pile of bananas in the kitchen. "Whoa, that's a lot of bananas" and "I've never seen so many bananas" were a couple of my favorites. Is it possible to consume too many bananas? I don't think so. They are the perfect food. They can be eaten fresh, frozen, baked, dried, and mixed into anything and everything. This weekend, I ... VIEW POST

Simple Summer Vegetable Soup

July 7, 2021

Ahhh summertime *breathes in, breathes out* - I feel like a piping hot, steamy bowl of soup (said no one everrrrrrr)! I know...it seems strange to push soup during the warm months of summer (especially when you're suffering from summertime butt sweat). In fact, when I was mixing up this recipe a couple of weeks ago, Derek *humphed* at me and gave me *the look* (you know, *that* look). But soup doesn't have to be a cold-weather-comfort-food only. This simple summer vegetable soup is light, sweet, ... VIEW POST

Five Simple Steps to a Summery Bedroom Refresh

July 4, 2021

Have I told you lately how much I don't like summer? It's not that I despise the season as much as I loathe the butt sweat, ya know what' I'm sayin' (don't act like you *don't* know what I'm saying - everyone deals with butt sweat). Despite my general dislike of the summer heat, I do enjoy the growth and beauty that blooms this time of the year. Every season has positives and negatives (except fall - the only thing wrong with fall is that it doesn't last year round) and I see summer as a time to ... VIEW POST

Frame It Easy Makes Framing Easy!

June 22, 2021

If you've followed along for a while now, you know that I love a good frame. Often, I pick old frames up on swap sites and then piece them together with artwork. With old frames, I usually have to find glass to fit as well. Wouldn't it be awesome to have a one-stop-shop that would do all of that for you? Well - it exists! I was thrilled to work with Frame It Easy and showcase a few of their frames that I added to our gallery wall. I'm excited to share how Frame It Easy makes framing easy! ... VIEW POST

Walmart Trends That Will Last All Summer Long

June 17, 2021

Wow. I feel incredibly on time right now. Early, even, and that just doesn't happen. But look at me go! I'm thinking *ahead* and put together a fantastic collection of summery goods for your home that are sure to make a splash! These are Walmart trends that will last all summer long and have you singing "Fun, Fun, Fun" along with The Beach Boys while you drive down the highway - windows and hair down (just watch for bugs) - not a care in the world! ***I just want to say I started this post five ... VIEW POST