https://witanddelight.com/ A Lifestyle Blog Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:00:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 15 Hand-Picked Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Every Mom Will Love https://witanddelight.com/2026/04/mothers-day-gift-ideas/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=119897 15 Mother’s Day gift ideas, including a "Mother!" tee for the stylish mom, an embroidered journal, a brand new cookbook, and more.

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]]> 8 Quick and Easy Spring Decor Ideas That Will Refresh Your Home https://witanddelight.com/2026/04/spring-decor-ideas/ https://witanddelight.com/2026/04/spring-decor-ideas/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=89117 8 quick, easy, and budget-friendly spring decor ideas that will give your home a little refresh this season.

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]]> Cookbook Club 101: What It Is and How to Start Your Own https://witanddelight.com/2026/03/cookbook-club/ https://witanddelight.com/2026/03/cookbook-club/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=93774 Cookbook club has become a staple in my life over the years. In today's post, I'm breaking down how you can set up a cookbook club for your own group of loved ones.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2026/03/cookbook-club/feed/ 11 When I Cared Less, Things Sort of Just Worked Out https://witanddelight.com/2026/02/how-to-care-less/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=119357 Thoughts on how to care less. Because if life got easier when I let things go, then what have I been doing all this time?

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]]> 8 Creativity Prompts I Swear By to Get You Out of a Rut https://witanddelight.com/2026/02/8-creativity-prompts-i-swear-by-to-get-you-out-of-a-rut/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=93744 When you want a burst of creativity but don’t know how to get into that mindset, these are a few of my favorite prompts to help you get started.

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]]> The New Printable Wit & Delight Planner Makes It Easy to Stay Organized https://witanddelight.com/2026/02/monthly-weekly-daily-printable-planner/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=119294 The best undated printable planner, with sections for goal setting, note taking, and monthly, weekly, and daily schedules.

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]]> A Color Skeptic’s Guide to Color Theory in Interior Design https://witanddelight.com/2026/01/a-color-skeptics-guide-to-color-theory-in-design/ https://witanddelight.com/2026/01/a-color-skeptics-guide-to-color-theory-in-design/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=57005 An introduction to color theory: what color theory is, ways you can incorporate it into your spaces, and how I've applied color theory in my own home.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2026/01/a-color-skeptics-guide-to-color-theory-in-design/feed/ 3 28 5-Minute Tasks That Help Me Make Better Use of My Time https://witanddelight.com/2026/01/5-minute-tasks/ https://witanddelight.com/2026/01/5-minute-tasks/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=51067 These 5-minute tasks help me get back on track when I'm tempted to procrastinate. Sometimes all we need to move forward is a brief reset.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2026/01/5-minute-tasks/feed/ 10 3 Books That Help Me Better Organize My Home, Time, and Life https://witanddelight.com/2026/01/best-books-on-organization/ https://witanddelight.com/2026/01/best-books-on-organization/#comments Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=106401 Today on Wit & Delight, I’m sharing three of the best books on organization that have helped me live a more orderly life.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2026/01/best-books-on-organization/feed/ 7 10 Micro-Habits That Will Transform Your Life https://witanddelight.com/2025/12/micro-habits-transform-your-life/ https://witanddelight.com/2025/12/micro-habits-transform-your-life/#comments Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=95663 Today's post includes 10 tried-and-true micro-habits that’ll have you feeling more organized and in control in a wildly unruly world.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2025/12/micro-habits-transform-your-life/feed/ 116 10 of the Best Interior Design Books I’m Loving Right Now https://witanddelight.com/2025/12/best-interior-design-books/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=119118 I'm sharing 10 of the best interior design books I'm loving right now: books that help you think about your home in a fresh, unexpected way.

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]]> My Family’s 2025 Holiday Wish Lists: 47 Gift Ideas for People of All Ages https://witanddelight.com/2025/12/holiday-gifts-for-family/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=118891 Shop my family's 2025 holiday wish lists, including 47 thoughtful gift ideas for women, men, and kids.

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]]> 45 of the Best Twin Cities Shops That Make Gifting Easy https://witanddelight.com/2025/11/best-twin-cities-gift-shops/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=118684 The best places to shop for holiday gifts in the Twin Cities, from home goods to clothing to baked goods to kids' gifts and so much more.

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]]> Holiday Gift Guide 2025: 89 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List https://witanddelight.com/2025/11/holiday-gift-guide-2025/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=117466 My holiday gift guide 2025 is here! Shop personalized gifts, gifts under $50, gifts for the home, and gifts for guys, kids, girlfriends, and parents/in-laws.

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]]> 2 Pink Sofas, 1 Giant Piece of Art, and Everything Else I Changed in Our Family Room https://witanddelight.com/2025/11/pink-velvet-sofa-art-family-room-updates/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=117220 How a pair of pink velvet sofas and abstract garden art completely transformed the look and feel of our green family room.

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]]> This Easy and Delicious Skillet Pizza Recipe Is an Instant Classic https://witanddelight.com/2025/11/kitchen-skillet-pizza/ https://witanddelight.com/2025/11/kitchen-skillet-pizza/#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=16314 An easy and delicious pizza recipe that's cooked on the stovetop and finished under the broiler. Try out this skillet pizza recipe for yourself!

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2025/11/kitchen-skillet-pizza/feed/ 19 Why a Round Dining Table and Pops of Green Were Exactly What Our Kitchen Needed https://witanddelight.com/2025/10/eat-in-kitchen-island-dining-table/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=117191 I feel the best spaces are the ones that truly reflect how you live, not just how you think you’re supposed to live. Today I’m sharing the details about our latest kitchen update—replacing our kitchen island with a dining table—and what I love most about the refreshed design. Sometimes the most meaningful changes aren’t about […]

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]]> 12 Wardrobe Essentials So Effortless I Forget I’m Wearing Them https://witanddelight.com/2025/10/fall-wardrobe-essentials/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=117007 My 12 favorite fall wardrobe essentials: the pieces that are comfy, easy to wear, and make me feel most like myself.

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]]> 5 Important Questions to Ask Yourself *Before* Redecorating Your Home https://witanddelight.com/2025/10/redecorating-your-home/ https://witanddelight.com/2025/10/redecorating-your-home/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=85148 From timeline to dislikes to personal style preferences, these are the 5 questions to ask yourself *before* redecorating your home.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2025/10/redecorating-your-home/feed/ 8 5 Basement Family Room Ideas to Make a Dark Space Feel Bright and Inviting https://witanddelight.com/2025/09/basement-family-room-ideas/ https://witanddelight.com/2025/09/basement-family-room-ideas/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=104372 From lighting to paint colors, I'm sharing 5 basement family room ideas to make a dark space feel bright and inviting.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2025/09/basement-family-room-ideas/feed/ 3 All the Wallpapers in Our Home and What I Love About Each Pattern https://witanddelight.com/2025/09/colorful-wallpaper-in-our-home/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=116910 Wallpaper has become one of my favorite ways to shift the mood of a room. These are the 7 wallpapers we used in our 1950s house.

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]]> 4 Books I Love That Inspire My Creative Practice https://witanddelight.com/2025/08/best-books-on-creativity/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=116891 Four of the best books on creativity. These authors remind me why creativity matters and help me return to my creative practice with ease.

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]]> 3 Rules That Help Me Keep Our Kitchen Organized Day After Day https://witanddelight.com/2025/08/kitchen-organization-rules/ https://witanddelight.com/2025/08/kitchen-organization-rules/#comments Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=106459 I'm sharing the three rules I swear by to keep our kitchen organization system in place.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2025/08/kitchen-organization-rules/feed/ 10 Our Prince Edward Island Itinerary: Where We Stayed, Ate, and Wandered https://witanddelight.com/2025/08/prince-edward-island-itinerary/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=116858 I'm sharing our complete Prince Edward Island itinerary—what we did, what we loved, and what we’d recommend if you’re planning a PEI trip.

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]]> 7 Thrift and Antique Shopping Tips to Help You Find Items You Love https://witanddelight.com/2025/07/thrift-antique-shopping-tips/ https://witanddelight.com/2025/07/thrift-antique-shopping-tips/#comments Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=102266 I'm sharing the thrift shopping tips I swear by to navigate the world of thrifting and antiquing with more ease and intention.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2025/07/thrift-antique-shopping-tips/feed/ 3 7 Short, Meaningful Books to Read This Summer https://witanddelight.com/2025/07/best-short-books-summer-reading/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=116760 I’m sharing 7 of the best short books (around 200 pages or less) worth reading this summer—or any time of year.

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]]> Why Adult Friendships Matter and 17 Simple Ways to Connect With Friends https://witanddelight.com/2025/06/adult-friendships/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=116748 Adult friendships offer a kind of freedom and support that our romantic or work partnerships can’t. This is how I keep my friendships strong.

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]]> A Fresh Approach to Summer Fashion: 5 Outfits I’m Wearing on Repeat This Season https://witanddelight.com/2025/06/summer-outfit-ideas-2025/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=116729 I’m sharing 5 summer outfits that have felt the most like me lately—a comfy mix of long dresses, oversized button-downs, and matching sets.

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]]> Father’s Day Gift Guide 2025: The 15 Best Gift Ideas for Every Dad https://witanddelight.com/2025/06/best-fathers-day-gift-ideas/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=116707 Our 2025 Father's Day gift guide includes sunglasses for the active dad, a portable speaker, the best chili crisp we've tried, and more.

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]]> Closed-Concept Home Design: 4 Reasons I Love the Layout of Our 1950s House https://witanddelight.com/2025/05/closed-concept-home-design/ https://witanddelight.com/2025/05/closed-concept-home-design/#comments Fri, 16 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=100005 There are plenty more reasons to love living in a closed-concept home than there are to dislike it. Here are four of the reasons I love our closed-concept layout.

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]]> My 8 Favorite Nonalcoholic Drinks to Enjoy Any Night of the Week https://witanddelight.com/2025/04/best-nonalcoholic-drinks/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=116390 From cocktails to beer to wine, these are the best nonalcoholic drinks that are easy to enjoy any night of the week.

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]]> Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2025: 15 Gift Ideas Every Mom Will Love https://witanddelight.com/2025/04/best-mothers-day-gift-ideas/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=116371 Our 2025 Mother’s Day gift guide, including a luxe silk sleep mask, an amazing body oil, the sweetest charm bracelet, and more.

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]]> 7 of the Best Places to Buy Rugs at Every Price Point https://witanddelight.com/2025/04/best-place-to-buy-rugs/ https://witanddelight.com/2025/04/best-place-to-buy-rugs/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=95751 Here are 7 of my favorite places to buy rugs, with a wide array of price points and styles to choose from!

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