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Kayleen
Jun 135 min read
The Office of Bruce Bennett
His office was famously jam-packed. Stacks of books, papers, posters, prints and trinkets. A lifetime of gathering objects of a poetic life.
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Kayleen
Jan 234 min read
Trauma Informed Design: Safe Space
Last week was the Furnish Our Future event for Safe Space. It was so fulfilling to meet some of the people who run the groups, attend the...
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Kayleen
Sep 3, 20233 min read
A Bold, Cozy Living Room
Deep, rich tones. Cabin vibes. Killer knickknacks. All the trappings of a bold cozy living room. This project was a fairly...
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Kayleen
Aug 17, 20232 min read
Reaching Up
We are told that God is a father like no other. He is the father. We are invited to come into his house, kick up our feet and relax like...
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Kayleen
Aug 17, 20231 min read
11 Fabulous Decorative Bowls on Amazon
Whether it’s elevating your fruit display, jazzing up your shelf or bringing a certain je-ne-sais-quoi vibe to your coffee table, finding...
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Kayleen
Apr 27, 20234 min read
The Frost Mudroom
While kitchens claim the title of "the heart of the home" I think mudrooms have to be the liver. (If you've been curious about how I...
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Kayleen
Nov 19, 20221 min read
Me Soup! Children's Journaling Exercise
As parents we know the importance of being present, engaged and intentional in our relationships with our children. Most of us desire it...
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Kayleen
Oct 10, 20222 min read
Apple Crisp
A Fall essential. Everyone needs a good apple crisp recipe, and this gluten and dairy free one is simple and delicious. INGREDIENTS...
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Kayleen
Aug 18, 20223 min read
Basement Tales: From Garage to Laundry
This transformation is something to get excited about. We took this crypt-like truly horrifying basement and turned it into a chic,...
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Kayleen
Apr 11, 20212 min read
I’m A Good Job
My little baby boy says this often. He recognizes his efforts and congratulates himself. For stuffing q-tips into a keyhole. For applying...
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Kayleen
Mar 26, 20214 min read
Women Need to Write Better Sex Scenes
Like, better than what is out there currently. While listening to a conversation today*, these two excerpts stuck me: “These are very...
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Kayleen
Feb 19, 20212 min read
The Woods Are Lovely
I woke up, ok inaccurate, I was woken up this morning and found myself in an immediate rage. Baby toes kneading my back like an unwanted...
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Kayleen
Feb 14, 20216 min read
Feeling Stressed, But Also Blessed
I keep a note on my phone of my favorite verses, quotes, inspirational tid bits and a few of what I call "God winks." I went looking for...
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Kayleen
Dec 17, 20202 min read
Gymnastics III: Off Balance
I was scrolling through facebook when I saw a post sharing a link to THIS ARTICLE by Simone Biles' sports psychologist. I kind of skimmed...
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Kayleen
Oct 1, 202010 min read
Gymnastics Part 2: Training
I’ve heard it said that really knowing yourself is only possible when you strip away every label, activity, job, title and any other...
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Kayleen
Jul 7, 20202 min read
Gymnastics: Part 1
I trained and competed in gymnastics for over 16 years and have only written about it twice. Both essays were short. When I say trained,...
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Kayleen
Jun 25, 20208 min read
I Don't Love My Pregnant Body
Admitting this causes people to look at you as some blasphemous anti-woman who goes around slapping rosy-cheeked cherubs for sport.
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Kayleen
May 19, 202010 min read
A Mother Makes A Poet
We can't wait for a room of our own or money before we write.
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Kayleen
May 1, 20205 min read
On Loneliness
Listen to people, sit with them. Let this be our go-to remedy.
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