Shopping for my kids is such a blast. They’re so much fun and are so curious and creative. I put together some of my favorite items that my kids are hoping Santa will bring them, as well as some great items from Amazon for everyone in your life! And if you’re still on the hunt for that perfect gift, check out these holiday round-ups from last year, here, here, and here!

There are so many ways to bring some festivity to your home and loved ones this unusual holiday season. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite holiday and home décor items for you. Plus: searching high and low for the perfect stocking stuffer for each family and friend is so much fun, so check out the best ones I’ve found below

This month’s design question comes from a fellow mom on The Hill who has been struggling to update her living room. She’s also named Heather, so I instantly love her! Follow these links if you’d like to see previous design Q + A: Painting a Boy's Room + Adding a Board & Batten Feature Wall

Hello from semi-quarantine! While we slowly re-enter the world and begin to engage with our new normal, I’m happily still accepting free design questions. I have absolutely loved connecting with you and providing thoughtful advice to all of you. This weekend I’m planning to make my first donation to Global Giving, Coronavirus Relief Fund on your behalf. Thank you so much for submitting your great questions. If you still have additional unanswered questions, don’t be shy, I’m always here to help!

Thank you so much for the fantastic questions you have been sending! It’s been so lovely to focus on providing helpful resources during the quarantine. Below is a question I received from Sandy regarding adding a board and batten feature wall to her foyer.

Hello out there. How are you doing? But, how are you really doing? I hope you’re ok. I hope you and your family are safe and healthy. These are scary times, but we’re in this together. The way I see it is you can either let this bring you down or you can rise up. I’m choosing to rise and I hope you are too. In this time of great uncertainty, I am feeling so inspired by others in the world. There are so many good people risking their lives every day to help others, to offer support and to do whatever they can to help others. Each of us has a unique gift that can go a long way right now and I encourage you to use yours.