by Mary Carver | Oct 11, 2016 | Giving Up on Perfect
I have a long metal tray that I bought at a friend’s at-home home decor party because it was the cheapest thing in the catalog. Fortunately, I really do like it. But it’s so long that I have a hard time figuring out how to use it. This fall, though, I...
by Mary Carver | Oct 4, 2016 | Giving Up on Perfect
A few weeks ago, I was struck by lightning. Metaphorically, of course. I don’t remember if I was driving or showering or trying to go to sleep, but out of nowhere, BAM! I was hit by a brilliant idea. Brilliant, I tell you! Part of this supposed brilliant idea...
by Mary Carver | Sep 27, 2016 | Giving Up on Perfect
I’m pretty sure my brain looks a little bit like that picture up there. And when I started thinking about writing a 31 Days series (31 days of writing on the same topic), that image is what immediately came to mind. Nester — home decor blogger, friend, and...
by Mary Carver | Sep 13, 2016 | Giving Up on Perfect
Just a few short years ago I knew nothing about IKEA. I mean, sure, I’d heard of the store, but I’d never been to one. I’d never looked at a catalog or been to the website. Why would I? I was too busy wondering if anyone would ever buy my tiny, falling apart house to...
by Mary Carver | Sep 6, 2016 | Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
I’ve been keeping a running list of funny, “real life” stories to share with you all. And as I read through it tonight, I couldn’t help it. I just started laughing. Reading it all at once felt like one of those life-with-kids-goes-awry montages...
