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About Hallstrom Home, All Posts · December 11, 2015

A Day in the Life of Hallstrom Home

A day in the life of HallstromHome goes like this.

Morning routines sure are not glamorous with coffee dates and sleeping in as life used to be. Now it’s filled with emails, social media (Yay!! Love Instagram!!) and the responsibility issue that I often would rather avoid. Good thing for Lana when she can take over most of the computer work. Such as fine tuning each item that’s listed, the ins and outs to operating a website and blog. As well as being the balance for one crazy business woman (me 😉 .) So that’s a quick view of what A Day in the Life of Hallstrom Home is like.

Rhonda Hallstrom Sitting in mudroom with a garland behind her

Now that the winter weather is here in the Pacific Northwest, I find myself slipping on the rubber boots to run up to the shop. I light the stove so it will be heated when I need to package up the previous days orders. Then I start on the custom mirrors or frame orders that have come in. I remember vowing to my hubby that I would NEVER!! EVER!! LIGHT A FIRE IN THE STOVE!! Bahaha, look at me now, master fire starter. Good news though, I’m ordering a new heating system because this girl is SICK and TIRED of being a master fire starter.

Black and white dog looking out an open door
A Day in the Life of Hallstrom Home

Every morning I vow to have everything well planned and in control but…I usually get some kind of whim. Maybe shopping or to make a new product instead of cleaning up, and then I’m left running around pell mell as I’m trying to beat the FedEx man for pickups. Why, Oh why, can’t I be a real business woman with a well laid plan?

Dinner time usually arrives out of the blue and totally unexpected every day. I’m left once again wondering what this ex Martha Stewart type gal is going to make for this hungry bunch of kids and one hard working hubby. Insert a lack of groceries here because I swear I only have time to go buy mirrors and vintage decor and not groceries. Now I am laying upon the unmopped floor in total hysterics. Wondering why I can’t be responsible for once and keep the pantry well stocked. With the clock ticking madly by, I find the strength to kick the pantry door open and find some potatoes for a creamy potato soup check out this yummy recipe. Sometimes when the potatoes are gone I text the trusty assistant. Please oh, please buy me some potatoes before you come over, but don’t forget the bon bons, or shes fired 😉

farmhouse kitchen with large bakery sign and gold chandelier
A Day in the Life of Hallstrom Home

I promise that I didn’t start this crazy business to become a frazzled lunatic. But so many times I look at the day and say where oh, where has my life gone? I didn’t start this for the money but only out of fear that I would become utterly bored at home with all my kids in school. When I become bored, let’s just say it’s bad times for someone, or everyone around me. As I will start stalking them for shopping dates and bon bon sessions to which they would rather visit the dentist than me at my dullest moments.

I wonder how many times I tell my hubby that I’m going to quit this business. Hubby looks sideways at me and says “umm, hum.” To which he reminds me of the abundant stash of mirrors I have and all the custom decor I have made. He says ” well, go sell it all first” and I’m over here bawling that my shopping addictions. They have gotten me into trouble and since I can’t fire myself, I will just continue on.

Don’t get me wrong, I love my job and the wonderful customers that have become dear friends along the way. The intimate evenings spent up in the shop as hubby makes the custom wood mirror boxes for shipping. These times are what drives me to do well enough that hubby can quit his day job and come work here drinking coffee and taking out the trash as he likes to say he will do. I’ve got other plans for him though (insert laughter here)

Green plate with folded napkin that says joy along with a cup of cocoa and whip cream

I love this crazy life of mine! On my Insta, you can see all the fun I have.

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Comments

  1. Nancy Davis says

    January 24, 2021 at 10:35 am

    Just loved reading this! It really gave me a laugh. I could relate to many of the things you wrote about. The picture of you right before the article was lovely. Maybe a Valentine’s Day gift for husband? In one of your pretty frames of course.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      January 25, 2021 at 11:17 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  2. Amy Halberg says

    June 16, 2018 at 10:05 am

    Is there anything you can’t do girl?
    Love prettymuch every creative thing you do! Much love to you!
    Love Amy
    TheAbbyHouse

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      June 18, 2018 at 10:46 am

      Thank you so much Amy!

      Reply
  3. Lynne Olsen says

    March 31, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    HAHA Rhonda, i just love your sense of humor. i totally visualized you on the floor.since we’re empty nesters now when theres no food, because i hate the grocery store, we go out to eat.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      April 4, 2016 at 10:15 am

      Lynne, Your so awesome!! Thx for dropping by and for the wonderful comments.

      Reply
  4. Anna - chicLifeStyLE_ says

    February 1, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    I love reading about your daYs! Tour crusty ways inspIre me! Great read my frieNd!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      February 2, 2016 at 8:26 am

      Thank you Anna!! I am so happy you joined my crusty ways

      Reply
  5. Ashley says

    January 17, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    Loved this! Love everything you post and create. ❤️

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      January 18, 2016 at 11:20 am

      Thank you for dropping by Ashley!! you are so sweet. I really appreciate you

      Reply
  6. Debbie @mauiinmyheart says

    January 7, 2016 at 10:13 am

    Loved reading this rhonda!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      January 8, 2016 at 2:51 pm

      Thank you so much Debbie. I appreciate you stopping by!

      Reply
  7. Nest number4 says

    January 6, 2016 at 11:58 am

    Youre a hOot!!! ykure doung a winderful job, that PrETTY much sounded LIKE MY DAY ESP THE DINNER PART ????????????~KIM

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      January 6, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      Aww, thx for stopping by my dear, Ya life sure isn’t glamourous around here as much as I wish it were. Maybe this New Year will be a little less crusty

      Reply
  8. Dara @ hoodcreeklogcabin says

    January 3, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    Loved reading this Rhonda. I just love your sense of hUmor!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      January 4, 2016 at 10:33 am

      Thank you so much for dropping in!! it’s been a pleasure getting to know you.
      Warmest Rhonda

      Reply
  9. MARY beth says

    December 14, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    GREAT to see your site Rhonda:) Vic might be quitting his day job 😉 It’d be great to swing by and see your production:)

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      December 16, 2015 at 5:13 pm

      My dear friend, I am so pleased you stopped by. I know that times passes quickly but it’s always nice to think of you. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year

      Reply
  10. Nicole Lichtel says

    December 11, 2015 at 2:27 am

    Rhonda, this is awesome! I am so happy for you. I love the humor that you have inserted in to your blog! I look forward to more great posts!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Hallstrom says

      December 11, 2015 at 8:04 pm

      Oh, Thank you. I had to hold back a bit on the humor part but it’s so fun to actually share how crusty my life really is. I appreciate you stopping by and hope you’ll come again soon
      Love Rhonda

      Reply

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