

Putting the "shoulds" away: how I’m approaching year-end
This time of year, some of us may feel pressured to work on a detailed plan for next year. And some of us may feel like I don’t want to add more pressure to all that happens at year-end and opt out of feeling the need to be productive. This year, I’m opting for somewhere in the middle. I’m going to do some reflecting on the past year and put some loose intentions for next year. Once we turn the calendar year, I may feel the need to get more clear on my 2026 goals. But for rig


How a Vision Board changed my life.
I’m a helper. That’s just who I am. I can’t help it. Heh. See… I think I’ve always tried to make calm out of chaos. I really do love...


Showing up for myself in Santa Fe
It’s been a minute. I felt like I wanted to reintroduce myself. Hi, I’m Denise. I’m a clutter-cancelling creative catalyst. I firmly...


Do these three things...
Are you tired of unproductive meetings?
How many times have you been in a meeting that just rambles on without a clear purpose?


How are you starting 2024?
Are you charging forward full speed ahead? Or are you easing into it? Personally, I’m easing into it. 2023 was…hmmm…a year. So I’m giving...


What do you need? I got you.
I’m a helper. That’s just who I am. I can’t help it. Heh. See… I think I’ve always tried to make calm out of chaos. I really do love...


Who do you want to be?
When we think about our futures, our dreams, our plans we often think about what we want to have, what we want to get. I’d like to...


KEEP CALM and COOK with CHICCA (and Denise)
I'm so excited to announce that I'm entering into a dream partnership with my dear friend Chicca Maione from Cooking in Tuscany. Starting...


Play in the kitchen day!
Today is one of my favorite days. Two days before a retreat. The shopping is done. The agenda is locked. So today it’s play in the...


I have a 30-year-old son!!!
How did that happen? Oh yeah, day-by-day, year-by-year. I'm not sure how this fits as a Peach Cheesecake Ranch blog post, other than...


































