Last year was a big year for home projects. This year is a little smaller in some ways. The list is shorter, but what I’m hoping to accomplish still feels big. Read on for all the details of what’s on my list for home goals 2026.
Ellie’s playroom
Sources: Wallmur & Designer Affair
My first goal is Ellie’s playroom, a carry over from last year. Our girl is so creative and I really want to give her a special space for whatever she wants to do. This will be the first project of the year. (In fact, it might already be underway.)
Garden(s)
Source: This photos is several years old, but it’s still a beautiful inspiration shot for me. It was originally from Country Living, but the link is not active. It is of Pamela Page’s garden.
Forget the year of the horse. 2026 is the year of the garden(s). The vegetable and flower gardens have received very little attention for the past several years. I’m hoping to change that this year. My main priority will be the vegetable garden, but if I have enough time and energy, I’d like to give the flower gardens some attention too.
Prepare for the worst
Preparing for the worst was on my list in 2022. I’ve taken some steps, but I’d like to do more. Some of the things on my mind are involved like working on a back-up power solution. Others are simple like running a fire drill. Some are tedious like making sure I have copies of important documents. This is an ongoing undertaking, and putting it on my list will hopefully motivate me to give it more attention.
That’s it. That’s the 2026 list. Three things.
Of course, other things will come up through the year. Ellie’s playroom will likely make some dominoes for the living room and my bedroom. We should have time to handle them.
Last year was productive and busy and fun. Taking things a little slower this year can also be productive and fun, but maybe a bit less busy.
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