Gratitude is one of those tricky things that I can so often forget about, but that is actually of utmost importance. I Thessalonians 5:16–18 says “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” The will of God?? Really? People are always […]

Every once in awhile on here I like to share things that don’t have to do with homes or design, but that I think would still be beneficial/entertaining/interesting to you. Today is one of those times! Over the past month or so I have been introduced to some new resources and tools that have helped […]

There’s a feeling that I sometimes get when scrolling past the perfectly styled homes on Pinterest or Instagram, or when I visit a friend’s new house, or when I stumble across a stunning design blog. I’m wondering if you know this feeling—a gnawing in your gut, a longing for what you can’t have, a twinge […]

I recently read a devotion on sharing vs. surrendering that has really stuck with me, so I wanted to share it with you, since I think it has so much to do with the way we approach our homes. Here’s the snippet that really grabbed me: The un-surrendered life is the same thing as the […]

Hey! I’m Sarah Maiers and I hope to be known by loving God like crazy, giving “too much” of myself to others and finding joy in the hardest and smallest of things. I’m passionate about marriage, motherhood, healthy living and simplicity. My favorite person is Chris Maiers and somehow I get to call him my […]

Having goals is important so you know what direction you’re going in. And having goals for your home is no different. I’ve come up with 3 goals for my home to help guide my husband and I as we steward this gift God has given us. Welcome Without Reservations I want our home to be […]

Finding joy & contentment in our home is something that we all seek, right? We long for our home to be a place that we want to spend time in, are proud of, and desire to share with others. But stuff gets in the way. Unfinished projects get in the way. And ultimately, we get in our […]

So I’ve had this draft started for a couple months now, and it always seems so daunting to write. Isn’t that always the way it is with things that you’re really passionate about? It’s like, you can’t even start to write it all down because there’s simply too much to say and a specific way […]