I’ve always been a fan of a great at-home bar. I strongly believe it’s a must-learn life skill to mix up classic cocktails, and as an avid host, it’s important to provide an array...
Looking back on Easter as a child, I remember how excited I was to dig through my Easter basket. Full of chocolate bunnies, malt ball Easter eggs, Peeps, golden coins, and my favorite Cadbury...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
As we shared on Thursday, this laundry room organization post was one of our most popular in 2015! It only made sense to archive this oldie but goodie as we all switch gears into organization mode for the coming year. With these few simple organization hacks, you’ll be well on your way to a more organized linen closet in 2016 (and I’ll cheers to that).
As MKR shared, the linen closet is one of her home’s biggest downfalls. Located inside the guest bathroom, there’s really no hiding the chaos. So her solution? Baskets! With a combination of both woven AND wire baskets, she created a space that’s just as appealing on the eye as it is functional. The wire baskets work great for items more frequently used, like bath and beach towels. The larger woven baskets work best for bedding, while the smaller woven baskets corral cleaning supplies, bathroom necessities and everything you need to cure a cough or bandage a wound.
Lastly, hand-written labels (by our talented girl, Jenn Gietzen) provide that extra dose of OCD-pretty. Consider adding a few that even say “help yourself” so guests feel welcome to grab a towel or toothbrush. Voila! Easy linen closet organization complete. How are you tidying up your space this year? Cheers, Kat
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Each year, as I look back and prepare to turn the page, I choose a word which I believe will define the next. In 2013, my word was “connect,” 2014 was “go,” and 2015 was “intentional.” These words were intentions that powerfully became a complete representation of the year. It’s amazing the power words have. Now in my fourth year, choosing a word of the year is one of my favorite ways to begin again.
This year, I had my word well before the clock struck midnight. I thought for sure 2016 was going to be the year of “endurance” or “fortitude.” But when I began the process of going through “The List” (an exercise I never skip when selecting my word of the year), a different word caught my attention: “structure.”
By definition, “structure” means: “the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.” As a verb, it means “to arrange according to a plan; give a pattern or organization to.” So when I look at 2016 plans, “structure” could not be more perfect. As WOM has grown, putting structure, policies, and all of the (boring) back-end procedures in place has completely been ignored. But I recognize that it’s the foundation—boring or not—that will make WOM successful for years to come. It will be structure that allows the business to continue to grow, and “to give a pattern or organization to.”
Also, WOM has added many new team members recently, and will continue to do so in 2016. While it’s exciting to have a growing team, it’s also very tricky, and it takes a skill set to manage and lead that I’m still honing. But I’ve learned that it’s the people—the ones making up the blueprint of your organization—who will ultimately make you sink or soar. So focusing on “the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something as complex” as people will be my number one focus this year.
So there you have it friends; 2016 is looking a lot more structured. And like last year, we’ve partnered with Jenn Gietzen of Write On! Design to hand-paint your chosen word (or words) in either watercolor or metallic ink and offer them for sale in the Shop for a limited time only. I’m collecting my words, framing each one, and hanging them in my office. I can’t wait until the day I have a wall of words…how powerful will that be?! Truly, MKR
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Hand-lettering, Jenn Gietzen for Waiting on Martha
Today’s recipe is an elevated take on every chocolate lover’s dream (Mama K are you listening). Smooth, velvety chocolate cake shares the spotlight with one of my personal favorites, fresh raspberry. Add in a boozy component of raspberry liqueur in this decidedly delightful dessert from Chef Jason of Homespun.
To most (and I’ll raise my hand), dreams of baking a homemade chocolate cake seems like a whole lot of effort. So you’ll be pleased to find most of this cake’s ingredients already in your pantry at home, minus a little raspberry liqueur and fresh raspberries. Yes, working with a springform pan takes a little practice, but once you get the hang of that, the whole baking process is quite enjoyable (and even therapeutic I think). And more than enjoyable, the end result is incredibly worth it: a homemade chocolate cake with raspberry sauce that’s rich, moist and beyond decadent. And the raspberry sauce is so incredibly simple to make, which tempts me to find other recipes to include it in! Cheers, Kat
P.S. Got more sweet tooth cravings? Check out the desserts we’re dying to try here. xo
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