I wanted to quick pop in today to share some real & raw feelings I’m having lately. This isn’t anything deep about our fertility journey, while it may have something to do with that. Who knows. I’m here to tell you I’m feeling a little burned out & I think it’s driving me to feel uninspired and unsure where to go in our home & other parts of our life. It has me questioning every decision I’m making in our renovation process & quite frankly it’s making me angry. As an interior designer & someone who is so passionate about design & decor, it makes me feel stuck & I need to get out of this slump. In turn I feel like everything I’m doing at our house & shop isn’t my best work which really has me down. You see, between the shop [The Found Cottage], the farm, family, friends, work, and living in a fixer upper that doesn’t even have a kitchen… I’m spread a little thin. This doesn’t even include how my health is going, feeling horrible for people around me going through awful things, & some things just going all wrong… but I think that’s just the life of a sensitive person like myself… always carrying the burdens of others who cries while watching the news. I’m the creative messy type that doesn’t plan ahead & is always running a little late & with all that I’m anxious & deal a lot with depression. Sometimes all of that is a recipe for disaster that leaves me burned out if I don’t rest. As I get older I know when I need a break. A moment to breathe. & a moment to recharge before I really hit rock bottom, but sometimes in life you can’t take a moment & that’s what I wanted to share with you guys today.
I talked a little bit about how we stained our floors this week & then on Instagram I kind of went into detail about how I was unsure of them. You see, I don’t do well with change. I’m learning that as I get older that I struggle with change & maybe that has something to do with constantly being on social media & having too much thrown in our faces everyday? But I think change is worse when you are in a burnout & you have so many tabs open in your mind that you can’t process the change properly. I promise I’m making a point. I wanted to come on here today & share with you guys a house update that’s pretty big & has also been adding a lot of stress to me, but I wanted to first come on here and get real with you because it’s important. I’ll blog the big change tomorrow for you. I wanted to get real first because I have people come in our shop daily & tell me that they can’t believe I can manage it all & live in a fixer upper & that we are always so busy… the truth is.. I can’t. We all need a break, we all need a time out.. & by golly we all need a kitchen! I never want you guys to think that we have our lives together over here more than anyone else or that we are experts & can somehow magically live a perfectly organized & clean life while every room is unfinished in our home, we co-own a shop, blog daily, run a small farm, & travel on this fertility journey that we are on. Well, basically I came here to say that I’m feeling uninspired but we have something very big coming up that we have to make some progress on the house for. So even though I’m feeling burned out I have to keep on going.. at least until this exciting thing [that I can hopefully share soon] is over & then I would love to do something fun like paint furniture for a week straight, go picking, make pretty things, & most importantly take time to make decisions in our home renovation that aren’t rushed.
The point of this blog post? To say thank you first for always cheering us on & for helping us on this fixer upper journey by sharing your wisdom, nights, & opinions with us along the way. Like this week when I have been questioning our flooring color choice on Instagram.. thank you! I’m so lucky to have you guys & I will never ever take that for granted. The second thing is to ask your opinions and insights on sealing our floors. We want a matte [toned down] look to the pine flooring [we welcome dents, traffic patterns, & ware over time. That is one of the reasons we chose a soft wood like pine]. A tinted oil? Dark wax? Wax? Matte Poly? Something else.. let me know in the comments below! The third thing is to remind you that no one has it together. I hear it a lot that we make this process look easy… just a heads up, I NEVER like to ask anyone to help us, but here is a secret: My mom had to come clean my closet this week because it had gotten so bad. I don’t have it all together, I get burned out, I’m indecisive, I doubt my decisions, I’m sensitive, I’m a procrastinator, I’m messy, I’m all the things… you are not alone. Ok, I had to get that off my chest. I hope this post made some sense & kind of made you feel like you aren’t alone. We all go through “the burn out” & we can all get out of it. The good news? We should have a kitchen by Thanksgiving, we have something exciting that I will share with you next week hopefully, the shop is doing amazing, the farm is good, & as always.. God is good. Life is good guys even in the burn outs! Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today & I love you mucho! xx
Love this post! Thank you for sharing this kind of real-life stuff that so many can relate too. I definitely needed to hear this.
When my husband and I were younger we did many renovations while we were living in the houses that we flipped. Only once did we live without a kitchen and I’m not telling you anything but that was the most difficult thing to live without! It affects everything. We decided when we finished that house we would never do that again. If a house needed work in the kitchen we would do it before we moved in. It just made life too difficult…So hopefully when that’s done you will feel much better! You’ll be in our prayers for your strength, energy, and creativity to return.
I love reading your blogs. You see I am building a house and my colour seems to be all in the wrong places.
But I also admire your determination to keep trying for a baby. That to me is the hardest thing to go through . Over and over and over again. I couldn’t do it. You inspire people. You put your heart on the line so to speak. I all honesty we sometimes share these challenges and think …oh we will just give it up
But we keep going, just like you enduring the setbacks and challenges . And we survive !!!!
Love to you and your family. For putting it all out there .
Hugs Liz! I love that you share your struggles and keep it real. It is hard and I can’t imagine the additional pressure you face as a blogger because much of your life is shared via photos and words. I too struggle with anxiety and depression – I get it. Do what you need to do to take care of yourself. Exercise, rest, lazy days painting furniture. 🙂 These little things do help. Hang in there lady.
I know burnout! I am a teacher, rookie blogger, mom, and I love to decorate! I so look forward to reading your blog in the morning before I start my day. Your work is stunning and your words are always filled with hope and kindness. Thank YOU for sharing!
The floors look wonderful! And thanks for being real ?… Even tho we’re not all in the middle of a remodel most women go thru the burnout every now and again when we have too much going on! For a sealer, I highly recommend the ZAR brand. I used it in my old farmhouse and it has held up super well, even with dogs and kids. I used a matte finish, and it’s water soluble so easy cleanup. Blessings! Lucy
We all need to cheer one another along. Four years ago, my husband decided to tear out our main bathroom when I was on a trip. I returned sick, couldnt find finish pieces for any tiles I liked, and life got busy, Today it is the same gutted room. Meanwhile our kitchen faucet broke, which led to learning our solid surface sink was failing, so we have no running water on the main level. The toilet is our “drain.” Meanwhile, the kitchen contractor put in a wrong subfloor in 1998, so that floor has slowly become a cracked mess that also needs to be replaced asap. Downstairs we use the laundry room as the sink and have a tiny full bath. We bring jugs of water upstairs daily for kitchen and personal use. Our family room, which was our office for 17 years just had the asbestos flooring removed and is now completely barren, awaiting my decorating decisions to return as a family room. Furniture and boxes overflow other rooms and the garage. The pressure is on to get a working kitchen, a family room, and now, two new bathrooms in before the end of the year. All will be fine, but the upstairs bath, which I just can’t seem to get right. Meanwhile, a very full life goes on. My point is that stress accumulates, and our desire to have things so “right” can immobilize us, sometimes far beyond reason. As I write this, it sounds absolutely insane. But, I wanted one thing to flow with the next and for the first task to be done before doing things in the wrong order, which would effect other things…. And designing old with new is entirely different from making all new choices at once. Nobody knows how that has to interplay, except YOU, ME, and WE in our own older homes. And, yes, we want it al pretty as a picture! ;-). There is a price we pay for this that is often unspoken. Once in a while, we need to step away and get a fresh perspective of the accomplishments and the goals. Be kind to yourself and honor your talents, which give you attention to detail and aesthetic appreciation. It makes our lives beautiful.. Be OK without the working kitchen, until you have it figured out. I stalled on mine when we first redid it, until a lightbulb moment gave me the missing puzzle piece. I then went full speed ahead and would not change it now, even 20 years later. Decide what needs your #1 priority think time. Drop other competing projects. For my current situation, I actually cut out 6 other aspects of my normal life! And now I finally will complete the above projects, one by one. I had no idea I was trying to handle so much. We fill our lives with good things. But, too much is simply too much. You and I are like clogged drains. We need to take some scraps out of the drain baskets of our lives, so the waters of life can flow once again. That is a terrible analogy! But, when you don’t have working drains where you need them, you realize even their inherent beauty! Remove one thing after the next in your “drains,” until you are left feeling able to focus on the single most important project. I vote we get our kitchens finished. Until then, let’s put as much as we can on the back burners. They will be there when we are ready to face them.;-). I am cheering you on. Setting things temporarily aside is crazy hard, but I am realizing it is the only way to feel the water of life. It is cleansing. It really it is.
Thank you so much for sharing this. It is important to hear the words “you are not alone” I’ve been sharing many of your same feelings with juggling friends , family, home, farm, running a landscaping business. … I currently have a 5 gallon bucket under my kitchen sink as the drain is so slow it basically doesn’t work(finally just going to have to hire someone as no diy has worked) My mom vacuumed my house and left dinner last week. …because we have been working so much and hosting farm events.
Liz- “you are not alone” either.
Thanks again for sharing. ?
Two thumbs up for your honesty, things are more difficult when your RAM is all occupied by open tabs… oh how negative thoughts pester when one needs it the least! You are strong, you are kind, almost everything can be re-done whenever.
Wood floors, the dilemma. You will have to choose between a natural look and low maintenance. 5 coats of satin water based will look nice on pics, but every scratch that do eventually go to into the wood will look grey and crap. It will also be colder to the touch and not like wood floor, and water based is just a fancy word for plastic. Linseed soap is the traditional way, will heal your floors, totally eco, but will take a couple of years of scrubbing until you get rid of the softwood. Osmo hardwaxoils, sure they are from natural oil, but there is a lot of stuff added to the mix. Keeps the wood feel but also makes the floors a bit slippery. I would go with 100% natural oils, such as linseed oil, with a bit of pigmentation if you want it deeper or lighter than the floors are now. Go with one of the large machines that polish it in, it really needs to go in deep! Wish you a calm and soft moment in your exciting day!
I love you, I love Jose, I love your animals, your house, your blog…well, heck, let’s just say I’m a big fan! Whenever I read your posts about what’s up with the house, the one thought that keeps coming to me is that I couldn’t live with all the unfinished projects. I mean this in the kindest way possible, but would it help to take one room, and let’s say the kitchen, since, yes we all need a working kitchen, and just completely finish it? Putting myself in your position, I would find it very stressful to walk into every room and see something that’s not done. Even something as simple as the baseboards. Maybe, once the kitchen is done, just take one room and finish it. Slowly, you will have two rooms done, then three and maybe that will help regulate you a little. I am saying this strictly based on how I’d feel. Too many things not done would cause me great anxiety and stress. I would also see nothing wrong with taking a break from blogging if that would help. You need to do whatever you need to do to help you along. We would greatly miss you but we’d survive knowing you were coming back!
So proud of you for sharing this. I love reading your blog , and regret that your store is so far away. Although I have no good advice for sealing floors, I do have one thing I’d like to see you do. That is, reinvent your description of yourself. It should be ” Although I am sometimes unsure of myself, I am also kind, smart as heck, love a wonderful man, am extremely talented, and beautiful!”
Thanks for being real with us Liz. Sorry you’re feeling this way. You should take a much deserved break and do some things that bring you calm and happiness. Sometimes we all need to take a step back from things. I’ll keep you in my prayers. I get overwhelmed and start feeling blah sometimes too and know I need to take some down time. ❤️ Hope you’re feeling good again soon.
Life is all about perspective…to stay grounded in what really matters. ??
Finding balance in life at times can be a huge challenge. When we are on burn out we can’t do our best at anything. Half the battle is recognizing we are burned out and knowing you have to step back and find that balance again. At the end of the day Liz sit on your beautiful porch, watch the sun go down, feel the breeze on your face, smell what autumn is offering, and most important just breathe. Ask God for strength and thank him for the blessings he has given you in your life. And remember NO ONE is perfect or can do it all without his help along the way.
I’m sorry you are struggling. I think most of us feel that way from time to time. If you are having trouble with creativity, it sure doesn’t appear that way on your blog. My advice is to suggest that you finish the kitchen and sunroom and then take a break from the renovations. Enjoy the holiday season without the dust. Praying for you, Liz. I hope to make it up to your store sometime. It’s a two day drive from Texas but it’s on my bucket list.
Liz, thank you for sharing this post. I’ve been feeling very uninspired in the decor world this year. I still haven’t fully decorated for fall which is very unlike me. I’m pretty sure it has a lot to do with our weird warmer weather we had so late into the season. That and the fact that hubby and I cram so much into our weekends. I’m taking a “minimalism” approach to our decor this year which is still pretty weird for me.
I wanted to let you know that the photos you’ve shared still look amazing as always!! You do great work and it’s always so inspiring. I hope you and Jose are doing well!
Burnout is a real thing that needs to be addressed. You described me at times in my life. Take some time for yourself. Let some things be taken care by others, at least for a while. The world won’t come to an end.
I’m not a big fan of change either, but I’ve learned that taking a risk of change, big or small, often leads to good things and take me down paths I”m glad I didn’t miss.
Having redone several houses, the planning part is fun, but getting the actual work done, is a real drag, especially waiting for the kitchen. But yours looks like it’s almost workable. Trust me, you’ll feel So much better when you can start using it.
We have all been there! Thank you for sharing and making the rest of us feel like we are not alone. My husband and I lived in a fixer upper when we first got married and it was STRESSFUL! My advice to you would be to finish the floors (I would do a satin poly), and then let everything else go and concentrate ONLY on the kitchen. Life is so much happier with a kitchen — it is the heart of the home! You have plenty of time to do the rest of it. I know how tempting it is to do a little bit here, a little bit there, but as a result you never get the feeling of completion. This has come to me after 30 years of living in 8 different homes. Take your time. Make time for fun and relaxation! Go for plenty of walks and breathe in the fresh air. Exercise is great for the soul. The house will get done and by taking your time decisions may become a bit clearer (or maybe not, but at least you won’t go crazy!). I LOVE your blog and am rooting for you! xoxo
You need to go out and hug Grace…
Sweet Liz, honey you are so not alone. First and foremost always believe that. And we, meaning one of your many fans understand what you are going through and I know personally I am amazed that you haven’t gotten to this point sooner with all that you both do. Sometimes you do need to take a step back even if it’s a small one to take a breath and really pause. Just because you have a blog doesn’t me than we your loyal friends/fans wouldn’t understand if you took a break for a day or two a week or whatever you need to just catch-up with yourself and life. Giving so much of yourself everyday like you do is very admirable, but also very draining. No one will blame you for not posting a new updated pic everyday of some major house update. And I say that in the most kind and loving way. We want you to be happy and healthy and all this stress isn’t good for you or your journey. Take time, even if it’s just a weekend for you both to rest, not stain,paint,redo,redecorate and just breathe. We all will be here cheering you on and praying for you. Let God take some of the weight off of your shoulders. Trust me, once you let go of some of this your holding onto so tight, lifes expectations, for just a bit you will see you will feel better and your creativity, your indecisiveness, your questioning of yourself will go away. I think being on a blog and being so public to a sensitive person makes decisions harder sometimes because your not just worried about what you like, but maybe might think that you have to please an audience as well. We love, admire, and are lucky to have a glimpse into your farm, fixer upper, and even grace, but we are not your world, just a small part. Take time for you we will still be here, and we all understand. Take care of yourself and give that husband of yours a kiss and that fluffy sheep a nuzzle and you all enjoy a weekend or however long you need for you. God Bless.
Sorry you feelnthis way! It happens to all of us at one time or another. It will pass. Ive been feeling that way myself with my business and family. Trying to get it all under control is a big job! Do take some time for yourself to wind down and recharge.
As for the floors I would use General Finishes matte topcoat. Maybe if you reach out to them they could advise you and maybe give you some affiliate love.
I use their too coat all the time on furniture I paint and it is so durable!
Take care sweet girl!
Hi Liz
Thank you for a beautiful place too look at each day! But the pressures of life are real and no matter what social media says or the “comments” say, its about what God has for you and Jose. And sometimes that means taking a break, hiring help, going on a vacation. Or locking the door and just staying home! After God, put you and Jose first. Then all else will fall into place. I will pray for your soul to be renewed… Romans 12:2
Be not conformed to this world: but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Be blessed!
Cheryl
Ps.. I would LOVE to order that art in the first picture, the one that says “then sings my soul”. Where can I order that from? I looked on the Found Cottage page and couldn’t find it. Could you please let me know! Thank you!
What a fantastic comment. I’m the go outside and rock on my back porch for a few minutes person… and then all is well again.
Hi Liz,
I’ve been a fan for some time and so enjoy reading your blog, learning with you through your struggles and realness, and getting some gorgeous ideas for my home in the process.
You asked for recommendations for floor sealers and I’ve never found a better product than Miss Mistard Seed’s Hemp Oil:
missmustardseedsmilkpaint.com/hemp-oil/
It provides a gorgeous, rich matte finish that only enhances the look of your wood. It’s natural, water resistant and cleans extremely well. I highly recommend it and wish you good luck in your search! Can’t wait to see what you end up using!
Hello dear,
Thank you for your bravery to be vulnerable. Understand that it’s through those moments of vulnerability, you can find strength and purpose. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed and uninspired, remember the pendulum will swing to back to the other side at some point. Trust in yourself, and lean on those around you. You’ll find your way <3
I’m not sure I’ve ever commented before, but thank you. Thank you for sharing your insecurities and emotions and uncertainty. I’ve been feeling the burnout too and it gives me this horrible sense of guilt. Your home is beautiful even through all the unfinished messes, and your realness just makes you that much more inspiring! So from one Grand Rapids girl to another, thank you!
I am 68 and retired but, I have learned to pray and take on what I can do today and let God have the rest, he can give you peace and all at once everything falls into place. So just remember God tells us take one day at a time. Don’t despair and be happy. Hugs for you.
We put 1″ by 10″ wide standard pine on our century farmhouse bathroom floor around 13 years ago. Everyone at Lowes was aghast that anyone would put down “soft pine” boards. Let me say that the floor has held up great, we used acrylic polyurethane by Minwax. We have a clawfoot tub and the floor gets plenty wet and being the only bathroom, a lot of foot traffic.
Liz, thank you for sharing. I can’t say that I know about living in a construction zone. At 42 I was burning the candle at both ends between Family and work and work and work. I had a check list longer then my arm. I understand the burnout. The summer of 2012 I was diagnosed with Diffused Systemic Scleroderma, one many many symptoms are chronic fatigue. So I was getting a double dose of stress and my mind and my body physically was shutting down. Well to make a long story short. I had to change my life style with this disease. Stress causes me to get very very ill and I end up hospitalized. I made a huge decision to DIVORCE stress. When I fell like I’m getting overwhelmed I sit down and say to myself. Stress your not welcome in my life, so please leave!!! At that point my husband and I would take a mini getaway, even if its a long drive or a weekend get away or just not doing ANYTHING at all. Enjoy life and slow down. Doesn’t mean you need to stop completely, slow it down some. God bless you and Jose
I hear you loud and clear friend! The struggle is real. Remember that you are an artist – sometimes the inspiration just isn’t there. You may need more sleep. Also, when I was on fertility shots I didn’t quite feel myself – even after I stopped for a time. Hang in there!
Love your real stories!
Hi Liz,
I sent you a DM via IG for some flooring sealer that was recommended to us on our pine floor. The message is from @rappedinstyle. Thanks!
Lacey
Can I just tell you how inspiring you are whether you are burned out or not. You are an amazing person with amazing talent. It is OK to feel the way you feel. Don’t ever apologize! As human beings we always strive to do that or or take on a lot because we think we can handle everything! Not the case. It was good to have an outlet like your blog to get you through some tough times. Letting everything out is sometimes the best therapy . Is it OK to second-guess our choices in decorating and in life. It is part of the growing and learning process in on that or how old we are.
I envy people like you that take on so much and yet get through all of it. Some days are better than others for everyone just remember you have a large following of people who you inspire daily. We have a pulse for a purpose sometimes we can cause the pulse to raise but sometimes it is good to slow down and let the pulse catch up!!
Thank you for always inspiring and for always having a great outlook on life!
You need a well deserved vacation!
I love reading your blogs. I think you’re such an inspirational person. I’m a blogger myself and I’ve reached that point of rock bottom. It has even caused me to stop posting anything on my blog. I feel like I went into what I call a blogger’s block (writer’s block). I think you’re such a strong woman and I know you’ll get back into your groove real soon. It’s ok to sometimes take a break, we all do it. By the way…you have ano amazing home.
Thanks for being real and reminding us all it’s okay to not have it all together. I certainly don’t and when I think about it I really don’t want to have it all together. Life for me is finding beauty in the everyday mess. Love your blog!
I can so relate to this… we are business owners, added an addition to an old farmhouse- and have done all the work ourselves. Whether your are doing the work, or living through the reno process- it really is draining after a while. Nothing is ever finished, or clean… and projects just seem to migrate around the house. You also have to make so many decisions! Which I realized is so exhausting. It’s hard to prioritize. I loved the Nester’s advice that I heard a few years ago of creating “one sane space” it really does help. Hope you can find a little rest, and a peaceful spot at home- and hope your kitchen comes together quickly! A note on the floors- we refinished large factory boards (they are fir) in my husbands studio and he put on 3 coats of clear satin poly. I would recommend something with a durable finish- as while the floor will dent- you don’t want it to wear through your stain… and have to touch up or do the job again in a few years. 🙂
You know this might sound so cliche, but when I’m down and out I pray, and feel like God places a scripture in my head as a reminder He’s there and carrying our burdens. Last week I had the verse “Trust in God in all things and lean not on our own understanding.” I even told my mom that this verse has been stuck in my head. The next day as I was reading the verse of the day there it was, and I felt like God gave me confirmation.
I also believe no one is perfect and we are just way too hard on ourselves. Just take some time to be quiet, it’s ok not doing anything.
Amen! God is good and He will never give you anything you cannot handle! I needed to read this post as a mom who is just feeling very burnt out lately! Thanks for giving me a little kick in the butt to keep on keeping on! Your home is absolutely beautiful despite the chaos so always remember that! Xoxoxo
I truly enjoy your posts and thank you for sharing your true self with us. Please listen to your inner voice. If it’s telling you to rest, than rest. Do what you need to do. If you need to take a break we will all be here waiting for you to come back. I pray for strength and clarity to be with you always!
Well. Sweet liz. You just wrote a blog about my exact moment in life lol so why so similar? I think it’s a side affect to you said it! A burnout. A Time for a break of some sort. Somehow. I have 5 children of my own. ONE Is now married. And I foster two beautiful girls. Renovate an old home. I can’t find my hair brush. I have jello on my new carpet that’s beige. I still after 8 months have no sofa! But through all of that. I pray and ask for the little things. God what do I do with this room lol he is my true decorator. He has sent me answers from your own home. He sees you and he sees me. From the big stuff to the small stuff I don’t have to tell you he is there. You already knew that. Take a break anyway you can. In the past. Anytime I feel like that. Down and Moppy. Depressed and blah. I spend myself on others. I spend a day. Doing for strangers. Buy their lunch. Give to the homeless. Pray for someone I can help and be the hands and feet of Jesus. I’ve paid for dog food when a man forgot his wallet. I knew he sent me to that store to help. When that day was done. I was so charged. SO excited. So happy. I gave joy to others and received it from my father. I hope any advice you get helps out a smile on your face and some joy and comfort in your soul. You just take your time. You have done a beautiful job. May you feel better so soon.
I love this post. It’s so weird because I had just wrote about depression on my blog firepluswife.com and how people don’t like to talk about it… so I love that you do open up about everything. I hope that you soon get that week of painting and picking to ease your soul ?
love your blog mucho
Thank you for sharing. This was perfect timing for me. Just yesterday morning I went to God with a special prayer to get me out of my “funk”. Many little things weighing on me, but I know must be to a lot of people, as we hear devastating news daily on TV, etc. I have so much to be thankful for. Prayers to you for peace and calming!
I cannot thank you enough for this post. Thank you for always being so open and raw, it’s a beautiful thing ? This too shall pass, friend.
Also, as a person with high anxiety, I don’t deal with change well either. We have been excitingly on the house hunt for a few months and we found out this week that we got one we really wanted. Now, I’m freaking out about leaving our first house and all the renovations we did here, even though I know this next house is right. I read this at just the right time. Thank you thank you thank you ?
This. Exactly this. I feel this way sometimes daily. I don’t blog near as often as I should because quite honestly, I still don’t even really have one “blog worthy” space in my home. Because, like you, I bounce around and try to tackle something I CAN at that moment. It’s so hard living in a fixer upper. I get depressed as well and I feel like my life is one huge ball of mess and clutter. I’ve gotten rid of so many things I loved for the sake of space and my sanity. Sending you love and hugs and wish we lived close enough to grab a coffee and junk once a week for a nice break!
Love your blog and your style. When you are in the middle of a fixer upper you need to breath and remember that you are doing this because you like taking something that others view as a wreck and making it your kind of beautiful cozy home. You can’t expect perfection because you wouldn’t like it.!!! Enjoy the process -change your mind – move furniture – you are not on a timetable – you have a lifetime!!! Try to relax snd enjoy every chaotic, crazy minute – you won’t get that minute again. Everything always comes right my friend!!
So burnout is a real thing and I hate to tell you it doesn’t end. I’m a 56 year old who manages to get a fair amount done but always feel like I’m failing in some aspect. A couple years ago I was diagnosed with a lung condition that quite frankly some days kicks my butt. I too have a big event coming up at my house too, my first ever Thanksgiving with the whole family. I have been trying to finish projects so my house will look awesome, but I’m running out of time. Now I have messes everywhere, so I have asked for help. My mom and cousin are both going to help me and I am thankful for that. I think as women we strive for perfection that is sometimes unrealistic. Your house is beautiful and an inspiration, but I understand the feelings you are having. ( my kitchen was torn up for only 2 months can’t imagine longer). Give yourself a free day, go picking, to a favorite shop, or just a long drive and enjoy the scenery. It will help to step away for a day.
Oh, and for your pine floors….good old Johnson Paste wax. It takes some work but they will look amazing!
Thank you for being so transparent…it’s why you’re my favorite blogger. Thanks for the encouragement and beautiful inspirations. You are a blessing.