“It feels so good to walk downstairs in the morning and have a fresh palette” -Elizabeth

Join Brigid and Elizabeth as they chat organization tips- for those who despise the daily cleanup and love the big projects to those that thrive on the calm of daily tidying. From the mountain of packaging that online shopping entails, to the secret chicken nuggets you had in the car, B&E chat about how to bring calm to life’s chaos by having an organizational plan.  A few tips:

• Process mail and packages as they come in - don’t let those boxes pile up!
• Embrace the nightly sweep -deal with the dishes in the sink, clear the counter, and put the shoes away. Whatever it is that piles up, tackle a bit of it nightly before you go to bed.
• Unload the car daily. Before you walk into the house, clean up those wrappers and water bottles, whether from your kids meals on-the-go or your secret car snacks.
• Purge the night before trash day. Marie Kondo all of that clutter, which hopefully you don’t have too much of if you’re tidying daily.
• Have a clean work surface & have a space for everything. Even if your method to keeping that work surface clean is to have a few stacks or piles, if it works for you embrace the system. Having space for everything makes it easier to keep the surface clean.

“Sometimes I write things down like ‘take a shower’ just for the satisfaction of checking them off my list” -Brigid

Brigid and Elizabeth discuss their top three for January, from planners, cashmere sweaters and washable rugs to the joys of subscriptions boxes.  See their Top 3 for January:

• The Erin Condren Weekly LifePlanner
• Kerri Rosenthal Sweaters
• Washable rugs by Ruggable
• Candle Subscriptions from Wicksly 
• Self Care boxes by Idylhour
• Lovevery play kit boxes

“I have found that professional growth goes hand in hand with personal growth” -Elizabeth

Brigid and Elizabeth take a minute to slow down and recap the year and discuss how you can actually practice intentionality, daily, weekly, or whatever works for you.  Dive into Elizabeth’s priming practice- practicing gratitude, visualizing and sharing it, and focusing and celebrating it.  And also, a Tony Robbins mention.

“We’re getting really excited for Christmas!” -Brigid

“Are we?” -Elizabeth

“Well one of us is…..’Tis the season!” -Brigid

Brigid and Elizabeth spread the holiday cheer (with some possible references to Elizabeth’s Scrooge-like tendencies) as they take a Christmas Quiz! Join them as they tackle all things Christmas, from gifts (the pros, cons, bests, worsts, and ever-wished-for Lexus with a bow), the importance of family time and traditions, candy, chocolate (shout out to Malley’s in Cleveland), favorite songs and movies (don’t hate on the Biebs!), and the merits of sledding vs sitting outside with hot cocoa. And also, Love, Actually.

“I’m going to tell you what it is that I love about Christmas” -Brigid

Brigid and Elizabeth chat all things Christmas (with a healthy dose of Brigid explaining the magic of the season to bring Elizabeth to the holiday-loving side) from what makes the season magical even if it is as stressful as adding another sport for a child, why kid crafts always seem to end up being mom crafts, the joy of holiday traditions, and of course, their top three gifts of the season.  And also, why “never say never” is not a life mantra.

“You might say I went mad for plaid” -Brigid

Brigid and Elizabeth chat all things holiday home prep.  Mostly, Brigid offers her tips on getting your home holiday ready, as Elizabeth has never put up a tree or decorated her home for the holidays.  Listen in and join Elizabeth as she soaks up all of Brigid’s holiday décor tips.  Hint: don’t be overwhelmed, keep it simple (there’s no need to turn your house into Candy Land!) and focus on three key areas (front porch, mantel, and tree) and remember, it’s all about building traditions with your family.  And also, hear about Brigid’s Peppermint Patty themed décor era!

“I’m looking for the mess in the background.” -Elizabeth

Brigid and Elizabeth talk about keeping things real and what that means.  Hear what really drove them to start LifeWith be - and what “a fresh perspective on modern living” means to them.  From discussing the “perfect” homes you see on social media and how it is decidedly not how most people live real life, the impact of social media on real life, and imposter syndrome to how they're working to curate their social media, and lives, to show that the joy is in the progress, not perfection, and that discomfort leads to growth!  Join in the conversation on Instagram… we know, we know, but the gals want to hear from you about what their motto means to your life!

“I feel like we’re having a schweaty balls moment” -Elizabeth

Brigid and Elizabeth chat through their Thanksgiving favorites, from fashion & décor (emerald green is where it’s at for both!), making the holiday what you want it to be for your family via cranberry sauce, taking some shortcuts, and a fuss-free kids table, to finding ways to give back. And also, learning to love Thanksgiving food. Listen on to hear which cousin doesn’t love turkey and cranberry sauce!

“I knew what neighborhood I wanted to live in, and obsessively stalked the listings.” -Elizabeth

Brigid and Elizabeth chat Elizabeth’s recent house adventures - from finding a home and remodeling it, to the merits of living four doors down from your parents. Join them as they chat about the challenges of a major remodel, and learn what Elizabeth loves most about the changes they made. And also, hear what she still doesn’t love, even as a designer!

“The beverage industry is BOOMING and I think it’s a little unnecessary.” -Brigid

Brigid and Elizabeth chat all things drinks- from the overwhelming options available, the lack of non-alcoholic options at events, and the ascent of White Claw, to the importance of presentation, there’s a lot to cover. Join them as they discuss the perils and joy of the artwork on cans (HINT: White Claw can looks suspiciously like fizzy water at 8am!), the myriad uses of bar carts (they’re not only for booze) and bringing back speakeasies and cocktail parties (don’t hold the food). And also, how carpentry is involved in one of Brigid’s cocktail presentation ideas.