Hello Dear Ones, It is a beautiful sunny day as I'm writing this to you. The birds are singing so brilliantly outside my window and the sun is shining, casting the most beautiful shadows across my table. It's absolute heaven! I've been thinking of the bravery it takes to dare to imagine that you can live another life. Some people (like us) sell most of their belongings and opt for rental properties so we have the freedom to come and go as we please. Others pack up and relocate for career...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Dear Ones, I've been completely immersed in the day dream this morning. Some times all it takes is one chapter title in a book, one Pinterest board, or one memory to get you inspired. That was what I experienced this morning, sitting in my little reading nook with the sunlight streaming in. ON THE BLOG: The Inspiration of the Day Dream The Inspiration of the Day Dream "We've found a renewed sense of curiosity and I'm continually looking for inspiration. When people enter our home I want...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Dear Ones, It's been a week here at Forward Our Mail. It started off with a plan and a timeline, and ended up with an unexpected trip to the Urgent Care with a fever of 104(F). After a shot in the booty and a ten-day round of Cipro, our train was back on track. Next stop, new apartment, new furniture arrangement, and a much-needed-rest. ON THE BLOG: Necessary Breaks and New Beginnings Necessary Breaks and New Beginnings "The beautiful thing is that so often when these unexpected...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Dear One, Do you ever simply just crave a respite? Sometimes life can beat us up and down and leave us feeling depleted and weak. I've found that making time for breaks has been a welcome surrender I need in my life. I surrender to my fatigue, I surrender to daydreaming, and I surrender to new ideas and adventures. Maybe this sounds like something you could use in your own life... The Respite of the Reading Nook "Even if you're not a reader, there is something intrinsically special...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Dear One, Spring has arrived in my town. The red buds have bloomed, the Bradford pears are in bloom, the daffodils are smiling, and the birds are chirping. Something about all this spring activity outside my window has caused my home to feel heavy and dark inside. I do love a good warm neutral color palette, but when spring arrives, those heavy faux fur blankest just seem....strangely out-of-place. So I thought I'd chat with you about how I'm adding white space in my home this spring,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Dear One, I've found a new obsession and it is creating so much of a spark in our homes that I had to share it with you. Not because I'm excited...well, okay, I am excited, but because I know there is something so very special about this that you'll want to know all about it too! ON TODAYS BLOG: CARING FOR HOME: Creating a Curated Home When we decided to downsize our family home of nearly 4,000 square feet and take off on the adventure of a lifetime, I knew everything we owned would...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Dear One, 2026 has been deemed the year of the analog lifestyle and let me just announce - as in shout it from the rooftops - "I'm Here For It!" Even though John and I were partial owners in an IT company for more than twenty five years, my heart has always been an analog girlie. If you're curious what this is all about and how you, too, can embrace such an exciting movement, then this one's for you! ON THE BLOG: CARING FOR YOURSELF: The Year of the Analog Lifestyle Well, friends, 2026...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Dear One, I've been thinking so much lately of our homes - how they are our solace, our place of rest, and quite possibly our only place to recharge from this hectic world. One evening this past week, I decided to chase a relaxing atmosphere. And guess what? It was easier than I'd even imagined. As dinner simmered away on the stovetop, I straightened the living room, lit a few candles, dimmed the lights, and even set the table - with cloth napkins! It was an evening filled with...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Dear One, I've been thinking so much about rental properties. We are anticipating our next move in just a few short months, and I'm curious to see where we land. I must admit, the properties I've been viewing online have been more 'industrial modern' than 'traditional.' And while I love the idea, the photos I'm seeing online have felt a little bit more like rental property and a little less like home. That lead me to question, "Can I make a rental property actually feel like home?" And...
3 months ago • 1 min read