• Fall decor mistakes and fixes

      Decorating for Fall? Here’s What’s In, What’s Out, and What Actually Works. When the weather turns cozy, it’s natural to want your home to match the season — but sometimes, even the prettiest Pinterest ideas can go sideways once they hit real life. Before you pull out the plaid throw and pumpkin centerpiece, here…

  • Love fall season fashions

      Fall Favorites: Easy Pieces I’m Loving This Season 🍁 You know those outfits that make you feel instantly put-together, even if you only had ten minutes to get ready? That’s my kind of fall fashion. I’ve been living in easy, cozy, mix-and-match pieces that work for everything — errands, lunch out, or curling up…

  • My new book is published!

      Create a calmer home, one zone at a time. The Living with Dana: The Dream of a Clean Home book is your friendly companion for turning everyday cleaning into a simple, sustainable routine. It’s available in both paperback and Kindle. With guided “zone” chapters and a Whole Home Refresh map, you’ll move through your…

  • Easy Olive Tapenade

      Easy Olive Tapenade for your charcuterie board! This 5-minute olive tapenade adds instant flavor to any charcuterie board—simple ingredients, bold Mediterranean taste! It’s one of those recipes that feels fancy but takes practically no time at all.

  • Make your own cootie catchers

      🎃 Cootie Catchers: A Nostalgic Paper Game with a Twist If you grew up folding notebook paper into mysterious little fortune tellers, you’re in good company! The “cootie catcher” has been delighting classrooms, playgrounds, and slumber parties since the 1950s — though its roots actually go way back in time.

  • OOTD in cozy neutrals

      Fall Outfit of the Day: Cozy Neutrals & Chocolate Brown Love There’s just something about fall colors that makes me want to live in soft sweaters and warm tones. 🍁 This look has all my favorites — cozy texture, a touch of boho, and that delicious chocolate brown that’s trending everywhere right now (Amazon’s…

  • Crockpot comfort foods

      Crockpot Chicken with Vegetables: Comfort in a Bowl If there’s one thing I love, it’s a meal that practically cooks itself while filling the house with the kind of aroma that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking, “What’s that smell?” My Crockpot Chicken with Vegetables recipe is exactly that—simple, hearty, and perfect for…