It takes time to find your rhythm in a new home. If you’re on a budget, juggling other priorities, or your house has strong personality, it can easily take a few years to settle into a style that feels right. In our case, we’ve found that about three years is when design decisions start to get easier and the house begins to feel like ours.
White Slipcovered Sofa / Blue and White Pillows
We’ll have been here four years this fall, and only now does the house—and we—feel like we are coming together. Moving is always an ordeal for us, but I’m glad the design choices are starting to click. Each decision feels a little easier, and that’s been a welcome relief.
Rattan Day Bed / More Daybeds / Macrame Stool / Round Pillow
Wood Bead Chandelier
Blue Botanical Art / Pom Pom Curtains / Guest room details
Deciding on a comfortable color scheme and the style your home naturally leans toward rarely happens overnight. Some houses reveal their preferences slowly; you learn what suits them through time, experimentation, and adjustments. That gradual process is part of the fun.
Blue and white runner rug / Hallway Makeover Details / Teal lamp
This old house is finally settling into a fresh, updated look that feels natural for her. (And yes, I like to think it suits me too.) The palette of natural wood tones paired with blues, whites, and a few deep greens feels authentic and calm.
Master Bedroom Details and Sources
Round Rattan and White Mirror
Patio Details and Sources
Our Deck Reveal and Sources
We’re embracing a subtle, natural modern coastal vibe. The combination of warm wood tones with blue and white accents—plus occasional deep greens—creates a relaxed, cohesive atmosphere. Sticking to a mostly neutral palette gives us flexibility to layer and tweak colors seasonally or by room.
I enjoy how blues and whites can be dialed up or down to reflect the season or my mood. That adaptability keeps the spaces feeling fresh while still grounded in a consistent aesthetic.
Blue and White Rug (my design for Annie Selke Dash & Albert!) / Kitchen Details
You’ll find some items on my blue and white wish list that inspire these rooms.
I’m looking forward to my next projects around the house, thank you for following along. Sharing this journey with you makes it so much more fun.
My decor sources
A Look Back at Our Home Improvements
My House Tour
Recent Blog Posts:
DIY Terrarium Diffuser
Spring in Our Outdoor Oasis (A Side Patio Refresh)
How to Have a Happier Home
5 Fireplace Makeover Ideas
Spark Joy with Your Decorating Style (guest room update)
Changing a Square Door to an Arch (Before and Afters)