Hey, I’m Kailee — wife, mom, entrepreneur, CFer, and the caffeine-fueled chaos behind this corner of the internet. I wear a lot of hats (some cute, some metaphorical): realtor, rental property wrangler, DIY enthusiast, and professional overthinker. I’m also living with cystic fibrosis, which adds a layer of grit (and a lot of pills) to my story.

I started this blog to share the real-life, behind-the-scenes mess and magic of building a life — from house projects and business ventures to motherhood and faith. Around here, we keep it honest, a little unhinged, and hopefully helpful. Whether you're into DIY tutorials, real estate tips, or just here for the chaos and commentary, you’re welcome.

Eventually, there’ll be some fun merch too — because who doesn’t need a T-shirt that gets them and a mug that tells it like it is?

So grab a coffee (or something stronger), and let’s build something beautiful — one mess at a time.

kailee mathews

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