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The Moody Mortal

Moody home inspiration, living authentically, & embracing your weird

Tea Staining for an Authentic Aged Vibe

It's no secret that I love old things. Just ask Derek (he's old). There is something about old-looking stuff that makes me feel warm and fuzzy. Now, I'm not saying Derek is old-looking...but, he *does* have a lovely mix of gray/white hair in his beard that really compliments his "I'm hip but wise" vibe. You can't always nab authentically old things like Derek (I'm super lucky). When you can't, there are ways to add years without spending a lot of time/money. Today, I'm sharing how I create faux ... VIEW POST

Better Than Average Chocolate Chip Cookies

We're going to do a little imagery exercise, okay? Close your eyes. Wait. Don't do that -- keep your eyes open (you know, to read) but try to relax. Think about the kitchen of your fondest memories. It might be a grandparent's kitchen, your mom's kitchen, the kitchen of your best friend, your own kitchen with your kids, or even the kitchen from your local bakery because you can't bake to save your life (it's okay). Once you've snagged this image in your head, take a deep breath in -- what do you ... VIEW POST

In the Trenches of Motherhood

Leaky Ceilings & All the Feelings "Mom!" "Mommy!" "Ma!" "Moooooom!" "Maamaaaaa!" "Muuuum!" I call it the "call of the wild" and it's a familiar sound around my home. It doesn't matter where I am, what day of the week it is, or what's going on at any given moment, odds are, someone needs me. Don't misunderstand me -- the neediness of my kids is something that is innately precious to me. But for the looooooove it can wear a person down, ya-know-what-I'm-sayin'? As a mom of five (I call ... VIEW POST

Bistro Style Cinnamon French Toast: Out Of A Bag!

Is there anything better than the aroma of piping hot cinnamon French toast wafting through your home? I mean, besides a full night sleep. And a deep tissue body massage. Or the kids actually staying in bed after you turn out the lights? How about when the kids learn to wipe their own butts? Okay. Maybe there are a *handful* of things that are better than the out-of-this-world essence of mouth-watering cinnamon-n-sugar filling every nook and cranny of the kitchen. I've always loved a good ... VIEW POST

My Top 12 Target Finds to Beat the Heat

I'll start off by saying that I'm not a big fan of summer time. Like, if I could just get rid of a season, it would almost certainly be summer. All that suuuuuun....BLECH! Welp, I guess you can hit the *back* button, right?? ...WAIT! Hold up. Just because *I'm* not summer-obsessed doesn't mean I don't appreciate all the fun stuff that comes along with the season. It's just that the heat and humidity get me down. In fact, they make me down right cranky and cause my fibromyalgia flare up like a ... VIEW POST

Antiqued Gold Frame Made Easy

Old frames are hard to pass up. Odds are, I will never turn down a pile of vintage wood frames. It's one of those things that you can always use for something. Though sometimes (often, really) they are pretty beat up/bent out of shape and they don't necessarily fit the look I'm trying to achieve. The same goes for new frames! I'll check out the clearance frame section for cheap ornate pieces but they are usually in a color or material that isn't really my style. What's a ... VIEW POST