Blog - The Moody Mortal

Raise them to love the unloved things

April 21, 2023

...raise children who love the unloved things...I've always had a knack for seeing the beauty in things that might otherwise seem repulsive -- cupping roving spiderlings in my hands to escape quick-footed spider-squashers is what I do (everyone keeps a tarantula under their bed in college, right?). I don't think I've ever intentionally trampled a spider, come to think of it. Seems ridiculous, I suppose, but I feel for the unloved things. Creepy crawlies and critters that slither might be ... VIEW POST

Create A Simple Easter Centerpiece in Minutes

March 21, 2023

I'm not one to create lavish table displays. I love looking at them (don't get me wrong) and I am in awe of the talent of my many friends who craft gorgeous tables for every season and occasion. But for me, a simple centerpiece does the trick and we're going to dive into how to create a simple Easter centerpiece in minutes (because we all need quick and easy sometimes). Create A Simple Easter Centerpiece in Minutes: Texture When I plan a centerpiece, texture is high on my list of priorities. ... VIEW POST

How to Create a Gallery Wall with Art to Frames

March 14, 2023

Current mood: watching Haunted History and noshing on a bag of crunchy Cheetos. That about sums up a good Monday evening, don't you think? We made the mistake of buying a box of assorted chips from Costco and I've been on a Cheeto binge for daaaaaaays (I've even had cheesy dreams, guys). Anyway, my love of ghost stories and cheesy snacks has little to do with this post, so, we move on (let me just go grab a refill on the Cheetos, though.....). I've recently pieced together a moody ... VIEW POST

Take me to the Trees: Finding Peace in Nature

February 26, 2023

Part 1They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder - present a piece of art to a crowd of a hundred people and you'll receive mixed reviews. We all have biases that impact how we react to the world - how we see beauty. Even so, I've found that nearly every soul I've known has (at one point) been awed by the beauty of nature. Take me to the trees, finding peace in nature - is a series dedicated to my moments captured outdoors and how they heal my soul. I hope this ongoing series will inspire you ... VIEW POST

How to Create a Whimsical Holiday Centerpiece in Minutes!

December 2, 2022

You know me - I'm always on the hunt for an easy DIY. Luckily, I'm surrounded by a crew of inspirational bloggers that give me the extra push to create! We've come together to share several easy DIY ideas to inspire you this season. I'm going to share how to create a whimsical holiday centerpiece in minutes (and on a budget)! I've seen a lot of creative ideas this season on custom, mini snowglobe-esque creations. I adore them because there are so many possibilities! I'll show example of the ... VIEW POST

A Stunning Holiday Table from Folkulture

November 30, 2022

Let's talk about how much I don't like setting the table. Honestly, in our house, it's a miracle if we all end up sitting in chairs (you think I'm joking, but I'm not). Of course, I drool over beautiful tablescapes - but it's rare that I put one together. My friends over at Folkulture gave me the boost I needed this season to create a stunning holiday table from Folkulture and their line of kitchen & table goods. If you've never heard of them before, Folkulture offers a wide variety home ... VIEW POST