Welcome to Holland Avenue Home! This blog, my home on the internet, is an invitation to thoughtful homemaking. I love being resourceful and thrifty with decor and styling, and I want to help you do the same! Everything you'll see here on Holland Avenue is written with the goal of helping you love your home.…
Are you a curious woman?
Hi, friends! I've taken a short break from posting recently to plan a new series that is a little different than previous content here on Holland Avenue Home. Most of my posts are about projects I've completed around our house with Ben. This new series I'm writing will be more about what goes on within your home…
The Capsule Wardrobe. If you've heard of it, you probably have some kind of emotional reaction to that phrase. Some women thrive in minimalism and champion the capsule wardrobe. Others (like me!) are fond of the idea of a capsule wardrobe, but the actual commitment is too challenging and intimidating. If you're not familiar with…
Mudcloth pillows seem to be everywhere recently. Their minimal, handcrafted style fits into almost any design aesthetic. Traditional mudcloth pillows feature African patterns on natural flax cotton. "Also known as bògòlanfini, mud cloth is a traditional handmade Malian cotton fabric that is dyed using fermented mud. The textile’s origins date back to the 12th century, when the…
*This is the longest post I have ever written. I humbly ask that if you decide to read it, that you do so with an open heart and open mind. I woke up this morning unusually compelled to share my heart and my thoughts that are usually kept very private. Do not hesitate to message…
I was challenged by Monika Vejmělková to share a picture with my husband every day for 7 days as part of a "Love your Spouse" challenge. This is the first picture ever taken of me and Ben on the first night he brought me to Centerpoint (our church in Missouri). I said that the microphone…
Today is August 29th. I had to check my calendar for that one because for me, it is still summer (and I still don't know what day it is). This August brought forth brand new territory. It is the first year that I didn't buy school supplies, move into a dorm, or meticulously organize assignment schedules. And to be…
