This week felt really, really good. The weather in Minnesota finally turned beautiful, and honestly, everything just feels better when the sun is out and you can actually be outside. Here’s what our week looked like:
We Have Been Outside Every Chance We Get
Playing outside with Ollie this week has been the best. She is really into her spray bottle right now — she carries it around and waters all of our plants with so much focus and intention. She has also been learning to leap and jump in gymnastics, so she has been demonstrating her new skills constantly and for any audience available. The driveway, the living room, the sidewalk… If there is space, she is jumping. It’s the sweetest thing, and it’s no wonder my cheeks hurt from smiling.
She has also really come out of her shell lately. She speaks to every neighbor who walks by and gives them a full update on everything we’ve been up to. She is the friendliest, funniest little person, and I wholeheartedly love watching her personality come alive. It’s incredible.
Something Big Is Coming in June
Ben and I made a really big life decision this week. I’m not ready to share it just yet, but I will be sharing everything in June, and I genuinely cannot wait. Stay tuned!
Ollie’s Third Birthday Party Is Coming Together
Ollie’s rainbow-themed third birthday party is in the works, and I just ordered the cookies. (I order from the same Etsy creator every year!) Ollie knows her party is coming up, and she is so excited. (She even threw a birthday party for her favorite stuffed animals, in preparation.)
I Was Back on Twin Cities Live
This week I appeared on Twin Cities Live for the second time, which honestly still feels surreal to say. The segment was about how to organize your home in a way that feels joyful rather than overwhelming — which felt really fitting right in the middle of our 30 Spaces in 30 Days challenge. Ben and Ollie came with me just like last time, and Ollie spent the whole afternoon cheering me on — big hugs, high fives, and telling me she’s proud of me. We celebrated afterward at Malcolm Yards with ice cream from Bebe Zito, which Ollie immediately declared the best part of the entire day. You can watch the full segment here. 🌼
30 Spaces in 30 Days Is Underway
We are five days into 30 Spaces in 30 Days and I have loved doing this alongside so many of you. Decluttering in spring just feels right… like the reset your home needs to match the season. If you haven’t jumped in yet, it’s genuinely never too late!
Work Has Been Full but Good
There are a few really exciting projects happening at With Grace and Gold right now, and while it’s a full plate, the sunny weather somehow makes everything feel more manageable.
A Few Things I’ve Been Loving This Week
The Sock That Changed My Walking Pad Routine: I’ve been wearing these every single day on my walking pad and my feet have never felt better — supportive, comfortable, and genuinely worth every penny.
My Decluttering Secret Weapon: Thirty spaces in thirty days means a lot of wiping down surfaces — and these have been right there with me every step of the way. Non-toxic, effective, and the easiest way to finish a space and make it feel truly clean.
The Rug My Instagram Audience Can’t Stop Talking About: I shared this on Instagram, and the response was immediate — so many of you loved it. It’s the kind of small addition that makes a bathroom feel so much more considered and put together. Highly recommend.
Happy to be heading into the weekend feeling good. See you back here next week! 🌼
