This post is sponsored by Honeywell. I received a Lyric thermostat and compensation in exchange for coverage. All opinions and thoughts about this product are my own.
With two dueling entrepreneurs living under one roof, to say that getting out the door and on our way is challenging would be an understatement. Having something of a household system helps us stay on top of things so that we don’t have to add trivial tasks to our already out of control daily list of things to do (like finding the car keys, shutting off the lights or hunting for a particular pair of shoes. You know — the important stuff). So like any good person in charge, I created easy organization for basic everyday things, and I try my best to stick to it.
Jackets, scarves, shoes and keys all need a clear and present place to live that feels easy to access and looks out of sight. I prefer not to see clutter and chaos — it makes for a much more welcoming place to come home to at the end of the day or a business trip. I am a creature of habit for the most part, but having a place for Mr. TDC to put his keys and wallet helps him keep track of them so he doesn’t spend 20 minutes on the hunt each time he tries to walk out the door. At the moment, I am on the hunt for a small tray and a few vintage hooks to add to this space, and once I source the right pieces, this area will be complete — until I switch things up again, which I am known to do rather frequently.
With the nature of our work, both the Mr. and I see a great many sunrises and sunsets from jet-plane windows. If we aren’t traveling as a family, it is a fair guess that I am away for business and he is overwhelmed by all of the little things required to run the household with any sort of sanity. With the rise of smart technology for the home, there are quite a few things I can do from my phone or tablet while I am on the go. Every little bit counts when you are caring for two little boys and trying to work simultaneously, so when I can use an app from abroad to keep our home running smoothly, we are both all the merrier for it. I don’t have to hand over a to-do list a mile long, and our utility bills aren’t going to skyrocket with no one manning the controls or remembering to turn things off when they aren’t in use.
I recently installed a Lyric Thermostat by Honeywell, makers of the original round thermostat, and it has already earned major brownie points in my book. Not only does it look cute with its gorgeous face and white mirror finish, but I can program it to adjust throughout the day and night automatically and from my mobile devices, which I adore.
I can even make changes on the go using the app if we decide to take an impromptu trip somewhere spectacular. Since it lives in our newly styled and organized entryway, which is quite a jaunt downstairs from the master bedroom, being able to sit in bed and turn up the heat when a cold front moves in is nothing short of lovely. No need to drag my cold toes out from under a warm blanket in the middle of the night just to make sure Baby Bird isn’t freezing at the other end of the hall. Everyone is happy and most importantly well rested.
I much prefer to focus on a view like this than worry about missing my plane because I couldn’t remember to turn on the porch lights or turn down the thermostat. Being able to travel in comfort is certainly one of life’s little luxuries.
Lyric Thermostat / Honeywell
Baskets for Shoe Storage / HomeGoods
Copper Planter / Smith + Hawken for Target
Black Candle Holder / Dot + Bo
Vase / Vintage
Table / Vintage
Copper Coat Rack / DIY – coming soon
Accent Rug / HomeGoods
