Below, you’ll find the show notes for Episode 056 of The Made by Motherhood Podcast. The Made by Motherhood Podcast is a warm, encouraging space for moms building businesses while raising families — with gentle guidance for business, home, and motherhood. Subscribe on Spotify Podcasts, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or subscribe anywhere podcasts are available.

The other night, I stood in our kitchen surrounded by signs of everyday life — a few dishes drying, toys tucked under the table, and a sock that somehow made its way to the hallway.

I thought to myself, “This isn’t perfect — but it’s peaceful.” For so long, I chased the idea of having a “put-together” home. But what I really wanted wasn’t perfection. It was calm.

This week on Made by Motherhood Podcast, we’re talking about how to create a home that feels like a deep breath — one that supports you, not overwhelms you. These three simple steps can help you design systems that bring ease, warmth, and peace back into your home.

Focus on How You Want to Feel, Not How You Want It to Look

Home organization isn’t about making everything picture-perfect. It’s about creating spaces that feel the way you want to feel. Before you start reorganizing or redecorating, ask yourself: “How do I want this room to feel?” Peaceful? Energizing? Cozy?

Once you define the feeling, decisions become simpler. You’ll know what belongs and what doesn’t.

Action step: Pick one room in your home and write down three words for how you want it to feel. Make one small change that moves you closer to that feeling — like clearing one surface, adding soft lighting, or removing clutter.

Create Systems That Serve You, Not Pinterest

The best home systems aren’t the prettiest ones — they’re the ones that actually work for your life.

Maybe that means baskets instead of drawers. Maybe it means a “drop zone” by the door for shoes and bags, or a quick-reset routine that takes five minutes at night.

Your systems don’t have to impress anyone. They just need to support your real rhythm.

Action step: Choose one routine that feels stressful — mornings, laundry, meal prep — and ask yourself, “What would make this 10 percent easier?” Do that one thing. Small, sustainable changes add up to big relief.

Let Your Home Tell Your Story

Your home doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. It’s meant to tell your story.

The cozy blanket on the couch, the favorite candle, the art your child made — those are the things that make your home yours.

When you stop chasing a perfect aesthetic, you start building a space that feels like an authentic reflection of your family.

Action step: Find one thing in your home that feels too “precious” to use — a nice candle, a special mug, a cozy throw. Use it this week. Let your home be lived in, not just looked at.

Home as a Reflection of Peace

When your home supports your energy instead of draining it, everything flows more easily — your routines, your mindset, and even your creativity. A peaceful home doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from intention. You are made by motherhood, and you are made for the feeling of home.