Growing up I didn’t have one specific “place” for my things - instead, I had “places” or more accurately, “areas”, for all of my things. I wish I could make myself look good and suggest that at an early age I was organized and tidy, but that quality took a WHILE to develop. But fast forward some years and here we are, writing a blog on how to freshen up your space, #makingprogress. You’re not alone if you have random papers, toys, cups, and more on your kitchen counters, bathroom counters, or entry-way tables. With busy schedules and limited time, I understand how quickly spaces can become cluttered. There are a lot...
It’s been awhile. And to be honest, I didn't know what to write; sometimes it’s hard to offer encouragement. It won’t come as a surprise to you that people in this world are hurting, suffering, grieving, fighting, and trying their best to make it through another day. It seems like every week I read something on social media, or hear something in conversations with friends that reconfirms my need to encourage and support, while also leaving me at a loss for words. This platform was originally designed to provide news about the shop and to send occasional sale information. Little did I know that it would quickly become a branch into this community - maybe even...
I get asked about my house pretty frequently and love answering questions about it. We’ve spent several years focusing on making this space our own and still have so many projects on our list. But hear me when I say, it takes time. One of the lessons I’ve learned throughout the years is that you can’t rush the process. If you move into a season of re-designing your house and expect to move quickly through it, you’ll be disappointed. My advice: move at a slow pace, focus on one room at a time, one detail at a time. Typically I tell people to start with the basics: paint, furniture, and larger statement...
Hi there!With all of the new friends that have subscribed to this blog, it only felt right to re-introduce myself (and share my intention for everything that comes to your inbox). I'm Whitney, some call me Whit, and I own a little shop many of you know of called Rustik Market. I am a dreamer, a vision caster, a recovering perfectionist (still working on loosening my grip a bit), and a designer at heart. I'm married to a very steady, kind man and have two vibrant girls that keep me on my toes. We also have two goldendoodles and recently got a kitten (I'm not sure what I was thinking! How can something so cute be so destructive?)I am a gospel singer...
Every year I find myself in the same position when it comes to hosting - stressed. panicked, and overwhelmed by my long to-do list. Most of the stress stems from my desire for everything to be perfect. Hosting has become more about a performance lately than welcoming people into our home. When did it become about the hosts instead of the guests? This year I want to shift that mentality in my life - maybe you're wanting to do the same. Welcome to the club.Even though my focus is on stressing less and moving away from perfectionism, there are still things that need to be done before we host people in our homes. To help me stay organized, I created a short guide...
