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The Moody Mortal

Moody home inspiration, living authentically, & embracing your weird

12 Simple Gift Ideas Beyond “Stuff”

"They have everything," is a line I hear myself say often. As soon as the holidays roll around, friends and family begin asking for gift ideas and I never know how to respond beyond "let me think about it." We definitely live in a material world and I don't always feel the material girl vibe (you know what I mean?). I've put together 12 simple gift ideas beyond "stuff" for myself (and you, too)! Some of these ideas are geared towards kiddos - but many of them are flexible for any age! ... VIEW POST

How to Create a Vintage Holiday Vibe with Piper Classics

The holidays always give me the push to make every space feel like a warm hug (to quote Olaf - we watch a lot of Frozen in this house). I'm going to share how to create a vintage holiday vibe with Piper Classics goodies that you won't want to miss! Piper Classics has been a favorite shop of mine for years. As a creative soul, I've trudged my way through several home decor styles, if you will. From primitive to shabby chic, industrial to modern farmhouse, vintage eclectic and ... VIEW POST

Create a Simple Harvest Tablescape this Season

Joining a few of my favorite bloggers for a blog tour is always a huge treat. We're each sharing three table ideas for the season and we're all trotting away with some amazing inspiration! Now, you know I like to keep things simple - so I'll be sharing three ways to create a simple harvest tablescape this season that utilize several of the same items/elements! Whenever I am tasked with creating different looks for single area - it's tempting to head out and pick up a few new things to add ... VIEW POST

18 Simple Thanksgiving Table Ideas

We are STOKED to present this blog round up of 18 simple Thanksgiving table ideas that will give you all the inspiration you'll need this season! Robyn’s French Nest Thanksgiving tablescapes can be budget-friendly and time friendly too!  Robyn from Robyn’s French Nest is sharing some ways you can pull together everyday elements and pieces that you already have to create beautiful Thanksgiving tablescapes. Simply adding a few budget-friendly accessories is all your table will ... VIEW POST

A Simple Glazed Apple Bundt Cake

My, it's been a while. Our summer was a whirlwind of all that comes with moving across states and, at best, was a comedy of errors. I think I started fifteen blog posts about moving (you know - how to pack, what to keep/toss, how much wine you'll want to consume vs. how much you should consume...etc.) before throwing in the towel. Stories for another day, I suppose. Really, who wants to think about home organization/moving when there is cake to eat? I joined several of my friends on the Gram ... VIEW POST

Easy Summer Chicken Primavera Recipe

Moving is hard (what does moving have to do with chicken primavera? Nothing. Just, just stick with me for a minute). Whenever life is happening at a breakneck pace, meal planning become obsolete in our home. Take-out, leftovers, and grazing becomes the norm. When you're getting ready for a really big move, there is so much uncertainty. A home-cooked meal goes a long way in enveloping you in that comfy sense of "home" that's momentarily up-in-the-air. This easy summer chicken primavera recipe was ... VIEW POST