Katie Marotta Dawson

Katie Marotta Dawson is a wife, daughter, sister, teacher, Pinner, and now… blogger! Katie has grown to love being the new girl and has moved all over the U-S-of-A. After living in Nashville, TN for ten years, she recently moved to Geneva, IL with her southern sweetheart, Bobby. Katie and Bobby met in Nashville where Katie went to graduate school and taught first grade. Along with teaching, Katie enjoys any organizational project for home or classroom as well as attempting new recipes and DIY projects. Katie also has a deep love for children’s learning, development, and fashion. Katie is a firm believer in girl time, taking risks, trying new things, and following her heart.

Decorate Your Apartment: An Update on My PROGRESS 2

Happy July! Any fun plans for the 4th of July?  My husband and I are traveling to Nashville to visit…

13 years ago

Teacher Appreciation Ideas

Well, since I've been gone... How have you been, friends?  I apologize for my absence.  If you are a fellow…

13 years ago

If You’ve Got Five Minutes… Make life easier

Yet another week gone by, sweet friends.  Can you believe how time flies?! I wanted to start up a recurring…

13 years ago

Does Your Home Have a “Booth of Truth”?

Hi, friends.  You look pretty today! I wanted to talk with you about a special place in your home.  A…

13 years ago

Spring Cleaning: Challenge Accepted

Howdy Gals! I have been a busy little Spring-Cleaning-Bee around these parts.  Back in this post, I wrote that I…

13 years ago

Spring Cleaning: Challenge Extended

Anyone else LOVING the fresh, spring air?!  The warmer weather has been a welcomed change here in Illinois.  I try…

13 years ago

Decorate Your Apartment: An Update on My PROGRESS

Hi my dear friends! You may remember, from this post, that I made it my goal to actually try some…

13 years ago

10 Ways to Use Chalkboard Paint

Chalkboard paint can refresh an old dining table or add an exciting element to a bedroom.  And, BONUS, it is…

13 years ago

Decorate Your Apartment: Quick Bathroom Face Lift (Part 2)

My goal in decorating our apartment is two-fold. Make our apartment feel more like a home Become more daring in…

13 years ago

Decorate Your Apartment: Quick Bathroom Face Lift (Part 1)

I admit it.  I am a bit of a nut when it comes to reading blogs about home updates... actually…

13 years ago