Chaletmomma

Hi Friends I don’t know about you but, September is definitely when I reset.

Summer’s lazy days at the Swim Club are over and I love nothing more than fresh office supplies… new pencils, folders and notebooks!

I can’t wait to sit down and start brainstorming ideas and making plans for the rest of the year. I have had this same mindset since I retired from my previous career in September 2016 to start Chaletmomma LLC.

To Do Lists are my jam! I love writing them out for the day, the week and the month. Oh and the wonderful act of checking things off makes me joyful!

My current business lists -

Computer Work:

Finalizing the rest of this years Editorial Calendar and looking at the start of 2023 for the Blog.
Updates to the Web Site - like the newly introduced Tips page click here.

Client Work:

Locking down the styling and design direction for clients.

Business Additions:

The Shop is something I’ve dabbled with before - during the height of the pandemic I sold a few things through Facebook and at Garage Sales; but this time around I’m looking to focus on buying in addition to selling.

I always want to be focusing on growth opportunities for the business. I joke I have a podcast and a book in me!!!

I hope you will continue to pop by to check out my Musings and the additions you will find here on the site and on Instagram. Thanks so much for your support! Til next time be well.

Hello and a Very Happy Wednesday Friends!

I’m thrilled to share that Sunday marked 3 years here at the Chaletmomma site and 4 years since the creation of my LLC and full-on entry into the world of design.

This past year started last October with a wonderful meet up into NYC for brunch and a visit to the Met with Christina Marks, Laura Domanski and Jessica Rhodes.

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I was gearing up for more design clients but, Covid got in the way - I was able to help a dear friend in her gorgeous home painting and styling her built-ins and another dear friend with a refresh of her Livingroom and Diningroom. I was also so happy to lend my thoughts to friends on-line with their design queries.

I was fortunate to collaborate with incredible companies: Great Big Canvas on new artwork for the Livingroom and my sons room! With Mapiful on my zodiac print and beyond excited about my opportunity to work with Downlite Bedding.

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A did a few things around the Chalet. I recovered a footstool and an old chair - incorporated a blow-mold table on the porch - sewed pillow covers - added a new shower curtain and towels - finished the Kitchen redo - replaced our mantel lamp with a vintage turquoise horse - switched up elements in our Diningroom including a new wicker light and reworked the Livingroom gallery corner.

I’ve been was incredibly inspired by brilliant design and new books this year.

I truly love this blog and I am thankful for the opporunity to share so much - my life, observations, colorstories and for the wonderful creatives I’ve had the pleasure to interview this past year. Click Interview under Categories to read.

Speaking of my sidebar - I’ve updated Brands We Love, Blogs We Love and added new sections Podcasts We Love and Floral Tips. As always I hope you will check out my Reads section. I am always reading a hard cover book and listening to a title through Hoopla simultaneously. Please check out the link to my article GET YOUR READ ON! to see a list of favorites.

I had great opportunities to collaborate with amazing brands this year: Great Big Canvas, Mapiful and Downlite Bedding and I thank them all so much!

As I sit here typing - listening to my son on his google classroom meet we know life is still different but, I will celebrate the opportunity to speak with all of you, work with clients and to continued to be inspired by -

Life and Design!

Thank you for being here! Thank you to my brand partners, friends and my family!