Choosing a paint color should be fun—but in a 110-year-old house, it comes with a few surprises (like peeling paint, mystery layers, and 102 tiny window panes). In this post, I’m sharing the messy, satisfying process of refreshing our living room—from how to test if your old paint is oil-based, t...

*Inspiration photo from HelloFresh* This is one of those dinners that looks like you put in major effort—but really, it’s shockingly simple. It’s based on the HelloFresh “Figgy Balsamic Pork” recipe, but I’ve zhuzhed it into my own version with ingredients I usually have on hand. It tastes fanc...

A love letter to my favorite local shops — the hidden gems, small businesses, and beautifully curated spots around Fargo that deserve all the love (and maybe a few of your dollars). Includes party supplies, macarons, vintage denim, and the occasional gummy shark. You know, the essentials.

It's the Monday morning after a bittersweet last weekend at Alina. I’m an Enneagram 7, which means I don’t exactly love sitting with uncomfortable feelings, and I definitely felt that this weekend. If I didn't think about it, kept moving, kept chatting, kept doing—I was fine. But some of you stop...