Meet Dana

Hi, I’m Dana … the slightly scrappy gal behind Cakewalk Company.

I help overwhelmed people feel more at home in their homes, mostly by thinking through things together instead of pushing harder.

Home Happy Hour is my way of saying:

“You don’t have to do this alone. And all this home ‘work’? It was never meant to be a solo project.” 🥂

Home Happy Hour

Because progress is better with company.

A free, low-key working hour to get unstuck at home, with kind help, cheerful encouragement, and zero extra chores.

Optional: bring a beverage. 🍷🫖
Leave feeling a little more glass-half-full at home.

[ Save Your Seat ]

What is Home Happy Hour?

If your home has been feeling a little… blah lately —

unfinished projects
decisions you keep circling
that one pile you keep walking past

—you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in really good company!

Home Happy Hour is a friendly, come-as-you-are hour where we take one small step toward feeling better at home.

Not by tackling the whole place or by adding another chore.

And especially not by listing off tips & tricks you’ve already heard. And tried.

Just by making one small thing feel less stuck.

Let me be clear … what you won’t get out of this is tricks, tips, and hacks that I think work for everyone. They don’t.

What you will get is this: a TON of support and a kick in the pants (but only if you sincerely want it!) in a judgment-free, shame-banishing, heartfelt, let’s-do-this-at-your-pace, super friendly zone. 🧡

What actually happens?

We meet on Zoom for a relaxed, lightly productive hour.

There’s no pressure to come prepared and there’s no expectation to “finish” anything.

Instead we’ll:

  • start with a quick check-in about what’s been stuck or extra-blah or stressful with your home lately

  • have a “piece of cake” moment: progress vs perfection (plus the one thing I see in everyone’s home)

  • spend about 30 minutes making a little progress at home, beginning right where you are (nothing fancy, nothing formal, no rules, zero grading)

  • wrap up by sharing what feels even 5% better

Optional: camera. sharing. beverage

☑️ Connection and conversation? It’s there if you want it.

☑️ Support and movement forward with what’s ailing you at home? - absolutely!

A Piece of Cake

Each Happy Hour includes A Piece of Cake moment — a sweet slice of Cakewalk encouragement to help your home feel a little less overwhelming.

Think of it as a two-minute perspective shift before we start working.

I’m all about morale first, progress second. If you’re curious what I mean, stop on by!

Is this for me?

Home Happy Hour is for you if …

  • your home has been feeling a bit overwhelming (or, let’s face it, underwhelming)

  • you keep thinking “I should deal with that soon…”

  • you’d love a little encouragement without pressure

  • you want to make progress without doing it alone

  • you don’t even know where to start right now

Even if you just show up with a cup of coffee or glass of wine and listen, you’re 100% welcome.

No need to arrive with a plan — we’ll find a small starting point together.


In fact, the only thing you have to do in advance… is nothing. :) Oh, except get that drink. And get comfy.

Save Your Seat

Thursday, date

4–5 PM (Zoom)

OPEN HOUSE-STYLE (stop by & leave freely)

It’s free!

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.