Growing up, homemaking felt like something that only happened in preparation for guests. My parents worked opposing shifts, and deep cleaning was often fueled by anxiety rather than routine. I was a latchkey kid, figuring things out on my own, but I had one shining example of what a well-tended home looked like—my Grandma.

She was the embodiment of elegance and ease in homemaking. I idolized her. She was skilled in everything—cooking, sewing, gardening—but it wasn’t just what she did. It was how she did it.

When I spent the night at her house, I got to observe the kind of homemaking that was second nature to her. After dinner, she would wash the dishes, take off her makeup with cold cream, set her hair in curlers, and enjoy a tiny sweet—a fun-size candy bar or a couple of jellybeans. She’d moisturize her hands, dab a little Vicks Vaporub under her nose, then tuck herself into bed with freshly laundered sheets, watching an old film on TCM before drifting off to sleep.

In the mornings, she would turn on the Today Show, make breakfast, do the dishes, and methodically move through her beauty routine—combing out her curler set, applying her signature makeup, and choosing an outfit with care. “There’s a difference between putting on clothes and getting dressed,” she always told me. She’d water her plants, tend to her home, and go about her day with a calm, purposeful rhythm.

That quiet, consistent care she gave to her home and herself was the complete opposite of the frantic, stress-driven cleaning I had known. It was peaceful. Unfussy. Joyful.

Finding My Own Rhythm in Homemaking

When I became a full-time homemaker after the pandemic, I floundered a bit. Without a structured job dictating my time, I wasn’t sure how to shape my days. Then, I thought of Grandma. I remembered her routines—not as strict rules, but as gentle rhythms that made home feel comforting and alive.

Of course, I’m a 30-something homeschooling mom with two young daughters, so my daily life looks quite different from hers. But I’ve learned to call in her elegance and ease as I shape my own routines. My homemaking isn’t about perfection or obligation—it’s about finding joy in the little things: a freshly made bed, a well-loved recipe, or a quiet moment with a cup of coffee before the day begins.

What You’ll Find Here at The Legge House

This space is an extension of that philosophy. Here, I’ll share:

• How to build simple, effective homemaking routines—without the overwhelm
• Ways to bring beauty and ease into daily life
• Encouragement to see homemaking as a form of self-care
• Practical tips for balancing home, family, and personal well-being

I believe homemaking isn’t about “having it all together” but about creating a life that feels good to live. And I’m so glad you’re here to join me.

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Here’s to homemaking—not as a chore, but as a joy! 💛