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The Moody Mortal

Moody home inspiration, living authentically, & embracing your weird

Seven ways to beat the wintry blues

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As a kid, the holiday season was never long enough. I mean, it's hard not to fall under the spell of twinkling lights, comforting foods, and slow days that make you forget the existence of time. After the excitement of the holidays, it's easy to feel the sudden let-down of a season consumed by the dream that is joy, hope, generosity. Then, the tree comes down, the garland wrapped, the stockings tucked away. All the remnants of "the most wonderful time of the year" packed neatly (or, in my ... VIEW POST

How a kitchen catastrophe ended with the best homemade pizza (ever)

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After having lived in and renovated few houses (one built in 1890), I expect disaster when it comes to home projects. Do you know what I mean? Over the years, I've learned that plans and expectations are often met with a swift kick-the-ass, tears, and more money spent than budgeted. Let me tell you about the day we moved into that old, historic 1890 house in Iowa. My mom and I were driving back and forth from the old place to the new with van-loads of boxes, toddler in tow. At the end of the ... VIEW POST

How to craft greenhouse magic with (or without) a green thumb

I suck at growing plants, keeping green things alive. It's always been a joke, you know? I am the laughing-stock of a family filled with master gardeners. My sister is some sort of a green witch - she has "the gift" as they say. The amount of pictures she's sent me of my nieces and nephews (all potted plants of wide variety) during their allotted bath time is, quite honestly, alarming. While I strangely love her for it, she's put me on a "nope" list (I am specifically not allowed to take in any ... VIEW POST

How to embrace a laid back lifestyle: weekly favorites

My brain is currently in Halloween mode, obviously. As I was collecting my favorite finds for the week, I stumbled on several great pieces from Antique Farmhouse. Antique Farmhouse is a longtime favorite of mine -- and they recently featured product photos of mine for their Sleepy Hollow promotion event. Weekly Seasonal Favorites The Sleepy Hollow collection speaks to my moody, spooky-loving heart. I was thrilled to provide product photos for this collection and have put together my top ... VIEW POST

Messy Mom’s Guide to a mess free (almost) living space

Mess free (HA)! Who are we kidding? There will always be mess. Mess is universal, all-encompassing, and eternal -- it will outlive us all. Now, you all know that I've embraced mess, in a way. At the same time, my anxiety is often triggered when I feel buried in it (especially in our living room). So, I'm always looking for ways to manage the mess in our life without becoming obsessed with it. It can be a hellish task with five kids and a houseful of pets - but there are a few ways that I've ... 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