*The movie. Not, actually, you know, February 2nd. It really is, isn't it? There aren't any "before" photos ...

My Mom has asked me to figure out the trim work for her house--you know, the baseboards, casings, the headers over doorways and windows, and...

The Fall is like a fresh start, isn't it? It's like the New Year for me--full of beginnings and promise. It is certainly a sea...

Before: At noon today: at 4pm today: Oh my goodness, you guys. The instant that second shelf came out I felt like 20 pound...

Mom and my daughter having a chat while we were redoing the living room during the ORC. I am not a minimalist. I wanted to be one. Bu...

I am not a minimalist. (I came to that conclusion, sadly, after this discussion at Lisa's blog, Trapped in North Jersey .) Bu...

You can catch up on all the posts here, starting with the reveal. Back when I was, oh, 17 or so, I wanted to become an Interior Desi...

My grandmother was right.  I really do need to make my bed everyday. But that I need to make it so I can lose weight (or do any other ...

I don't have that much to say about keeping house any more. (Illustration notwithstanding, I'm not going to say much about beer...

Hi. My name is Alana and I am a perfectionist. In truth, I am a recovering perfectionist. I started my recovery about a dozen years ago or...

Integrity : Being true to yourself. To honour your own needs. Do you know your tipping point? You know, that point where the mess goes fr...