motherhood – Surf Road Interior Design

Design Challenge: Toy Organization

We were recently asked a design challenge question on Instagram about how to organize your kids toys, especially when you don't have a designated room for them (or, really, even if you do!). Since holidays are right around the corner and those toy collections are only getting bigger by year's end, we thought we would reach out to our very own project manager, Stacy, owner of Half Full Organizing, to give us the how to on toy organizing. As the owner of Half Full Organizing (and Mom of two young girls), I understand the importance of keeping things simple[...]

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Beauty, Fashion, lifestyle, motherhood

Surf Road October Recap and Book Review: I’m Glad My Mom Died

Undoubtedly the best thing to have happened last month was my brother's wedding. He married the girl of all of our dreams, and gave all of their friends and family a beautiful weekend in Wiscasset, Maine. They got married at Marianmade Farm, which is right off of Route 1 in Wiscasset. It's a lavender farm, so of course it's gorgeous, right on the ocean, and in full bloom of mauve Hydrangeas everywhere. The food was amazing, the band was outstanding, and the love was real. We had a great time, and are just so happy for the Smith's :) October Work We[...]

Interior Design, lifestyle, motherhood

September Recap and Favorite Links

Is this for real!? It legit feels like I was writing the August recap yesterday. Needless to say, this month has FLOWN by. Where do I even begin?! The kids started school this month, Lennon going into 3rd grade and Crawford into 1st. The have both had a great start to the year, but I think I have said we are "over scheduled" at least a dozen times this month. Between cross country, swimming, soccer, gymnastics and flag football, we have something every night of the week just about! I can't even imagine next year when Crawford can also do travel soccer! And there[...]

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Fashion, Interior Design, lifestyle, motherhood

August Recap and Favorites

I posted on Instagram earlier this week about September being the start of the new year for parents. It's a time when the kids go back to school, and we, as parents, get back to regular routines and habits. Oftentimes it means I can start regularly working out again, easily schedule meetings during business hours, and generally focus on myself and my business a little bit more. Don't get me wrong though, I love summer, and this one was one for the books! Although June and July were mostly rainy and we're going to pretend like they didn't happen, August was ep[...]

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lifestyle, motherhood, Wellness

The Surf Road Book Club: August 2023

I'm not about to go on a rant here about the childcare crisis or how parents are somehow expected to take the entire month of August off from work because, why would camp be offered in August?! No, I'm not going to do that. Instead I'm going to tell you that I am currently working on 2 books for the August Surf Road Book Club, and having a hard time getting through them. I think this is mostly because I have not had time to read, but also because at least one of the books I am having a hard time getting into! My Bookclub Picks for August Continuing wit[...]

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lifestyle, motherhood, Travel

My Labor day (Long) Weekend Packing list

This year my kids will not be starting school until after Labor Day, meaning we have an extra long weekend for Labor Day fun! We are planning to head up to Rangeley for the weekend for hiking, lake swimming and hopefully soaking up the last few days of summer by sleeping in and enjoying time together as a family. The weather in Rangeley turns towards Fall a lot earlier than in southern Maine, so I'll be packing lots of layers and all the cozy-comfies I plan on living in all Fall and Winter! What to Wear: Hiking Rangeley is famous for its beautiful lakes[...]

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Fashion, Interior Design, motherhood

Back To School: Our Fall 2023 Shopping LIst

liz fall 2023 fashion home and skincare picks

If you've been to Target lately you know they've had backpacks and trapper keepers in the "seasonal" section for weeks. It seems to start earlier and earlier every year, but we are finally ready to admit it's time to start thinking about Fall and Back to School Shopping. This year both kids have very specific wishlists for their Fall/Winter wardrobes. Check out each of their lists below, and click any image to shop for your littles or yourself! Lennon's List Man oh man. This girl. Third grade has come with a whole new attitude, not to mention wardrobe requ[...]

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Interior Design, motherhood

Decorating Your Dorm Room with Amazon Prime Deals

Although it feels like summer is just getting started, many of our babysitters and big kids are getting ready to go off to college this fall, and if they are design-minded like us, thinking about their dorm room decor! What better time than now, during Amazon's biggest sale of the year, to stock up on dorm room essentials and make their dorm room dreams come true!? For Her, Cottage Core For him, modern masculine Shop all dorm room decor items in our Amazon shop, here: https://www[...]

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Summer in Maine: Family Activities You Should Do With Your Kids

Ah, it's here. The reason we all live here, enduring the long winter and non-existent spring all for 2.5 months of perfect temperatures, sunshine and outdoor activities. I say 2.5 months because June is completely hit or miss, this year a total miss, but September can be nice... for a couple weeks. Anyway, whether you're new to Maine, just visiting, or you've been here a while, these are the things we view as "must do" this summer. Take A Trip Downeast If you haven't been to Acadia National Park, you absolutely must. As one of the top 10 most visit[...]

Interior Design, lifestyle, motherhood

designer ways to decorate your house for pride month this june

I have always hated the flag pole in our front yard. It is way too big for the size of the house, and I am not about to throw an American flag up there. I will say, however, it has provided an opportunity to fly a Pride flag this month, and for that I am happy. As much as my daughter would love to cover our house in rainbows every day of the year, I am more of a subtle type of gal! Here are some of the more design-friendly ways to show your support for Pride, without going all out rainbows (unless of course that's your thing, and honestly go for it!) ;) Pa[...]