Graphic collage with a framed photo of the author Charli Penn's mother and a photo of a vibrant red tree in her yard
The Sweet Little Ways My Mom’s Legacy Lives On in Our Home
Life
It's as if her love is always with me.
Charli Penn
May 12, 2024
The One Yard Mistake to Avoid (Unless You Want to Annoy Your Neighbors)
Real Estate
They're annoyed, even if they won't tell you.
Charli Penn
May 4, 2024
Please, Do Not Come Over to My House Unless You Call First
Life
I’d love to see you, but there’s a catch.
Charli Penn
Apr 29, 2024
This Is My New Golden Rule for Renting Vacation Homes (I Was Doing It All Wrong)
Life
This little trick will help you land the rental home of your vacation dreams.
Charli Penn
Apr 9, 2024
I Never Buy Food at Costco (Here's What I Use My Membership for Instead!) 
Life
The decor aisles are so underrated.
Charli Penn
Mar 1, 2024
The Hidden Spot in Your Bathroom You Need to Clean ASAP (It Could Catch Fire)
Real Estate
Missing this one little detail nearly cost us everything.
Charli Penn
Feb 13, 2024
I Love These $25 Oversized Costco Blankets So Much, I Now Own Six
I can finally protect my furniture in style.
Charli Penn
Jan 6, 2024
19 Ridiculously Smart Space-Saving Items for Small Homes
Brass hooks, rolling carts, and nightstands, galore!
Charli Penn
Nov 17, 2023
This Is How My 100-Piece Whitney Houston Collection Helped Me Heal
It helped me find connection again after an unimaginable loss.
Charli Penn
Nov 14, 2023
The Trees in My Neighborhood Are Disappearing — Now What?
Real Estate
Paying attention to the health of the trees in your yard matters. Here’s why.
Charli Penn
Oct 27, 2023
I Found the Secret to Removing Chocolate Stains in One Wash
Cleaning
Just in time for Halloween.
Charli Penn
Oct 27, 2023
I Finally Shopped for a Mattress Like an Adult — and I’ve Never Slept Better
Now I can’t wait to jump into bed. Life has changed.
Charli Penn
Aug 28, 2023
This $15 Jewelry Organizer Holds Every Piece I Own — Plus, It’s on Sale
And takes up very little counter space. I’m obsessed.
Charli Penn
Aug 25, 2023
The Surprising Item I Pack on Every Vacation That Instantly Helps Everyone Relax
LIVING
I sleep better knowing I have it.
Charli Penn
Aug 20, 2023
This $29 Amazon Find Is the Most Asked About Item in My Home
It's the unsung hero of my tiny kitchen.
Charli Penn
Jun 8, 2023
This $65 Tool Makes Cleaning When You Have Lower Back Pain Effortless
Organize & Clean
I can’t believe it took me so long to try it.
Charli Penn
Apr 29, 2023
I'm a Sweaty Sleeper and I Swear by This Detergent and Fabric Softener
Organize & Clean
I never believed the packaging promises on detergent — until now.
Charli Penn
Mar 20, 2023
Before and After: A Non-Working Fireplace Goes from Bland to Glam in Under $200
Home Projects
A can of paint and a little wallpaper went a long way to elevate the boring fireplace in our newly flipped home.
Charli Penn
Mar 14, 2023
The Most Romantic Thing You Can Add to Your Bedroom, According to a Sexologist
Spoiler alert: it's not a candle.
Charli Penn
Feb 15, 2023
This $12 Tool Instantly Removes Stubborn Hard Water Toilet Rings
It works when nothing else will.
Charli Penn
Jan 21, 2023
This Sweet Christmas Morning Tradition Brings Us So Much Joy
And it has strengthened our marriage, too.
Charli Penn
Dec 22, 2022
We Spent 25 Nights On a Mattress Designed for Plus Size Couples
And, we're getting the best sleep of our lives.
Charli Penn
Dec 21, 2022
The ‘Old School’ Device Guests Are Always Surprised to See In My Millennial Home
This is a love letter to my landline.
Charli Penn
Dec 16, 2022
The Only Things I’ll Need to Organize and Refresh My Home for 2023
Small yet high-impact finds that'll make my home happier and healthier.
Charli Penn
Dec 8, 2022
I Wish I'd Taken a Closer Look at the Trees in My Yard Before Buying My Home
My advice to future homebuyers? Always look up.
Charli Penn
Nov 9, 2022
I Bought a House on a Corner Lot — and Now I Could Never Go Back
We wound up with so many unexpected perks.
Charli Penn
Oct 12, 2022
Are You Loading Your Dishwasher Properly?
Babs knows best.
Charli Penn
Oct 5, 2022
5 Amazon Finds Under $25 to Help Manage the Clutter Under the Sink
It didn't take much to transform this clutter magnet area from messy to functional.
Charli Penn
Sep 30, 2022
Clutter Winning? Here Are the Best Organizational Products for Beginners
I’ve rounded up some of the best organizational finds around, for every budget, to help you get going.
Charli Penn
Sep 12, 2022
The Checklist My Dad Gave Me When I Became a Homeowner
Honestly, it was a game changer.
Charli Penn
Jun 18, 2022
Planting a Tree in Honor of My Mom Was the Ultimate Housewarming Ritual
We call her "Norgina."
Charli Penn
May 23, 2022
This Colorful $36 Small/Cool Find Solves Two Problems You May Not Know You Have
Don't you just love it when style meets substance?
Charli Penn
May 11, 2022
Shop The Best Organizational Finds From Small/Cool NYC
Locker end tables, anyone?
Charli Penn
May 11, 2022
Surprisingly, Having This in My Shower Has Done Wonders for My Morning Self-Care
Sometimes it really is all about the little things.
Charli Penn
Apr 19, 2022
3 Valuable Relationship Lessons I Borrowed from My Parents' Love Story
Recipes and antique furniture aren’t the only gems passed down through generations.
Charli Penn
Apr 12, 2022