Do you ever feel unsure or overwhelmed about where to begin when pulling your home together? I’ve been there. Unlike the rapid transformations on TV, most of us don’t have designers on hand to stage every surface, source the perfect pieces, and finish a room in a few hours. Real life doesn’t get airbrushed for a reveal.
Creating a real home—starting with what you already own and letting it evolve over time—is an entirely different, and more rewarding, process.
A sanctuary matters more than a showplace. Designing a home should be a thoughtful, gradual journey that reflects your family’s story. Use your favorite colors, textures and patterns, and mix what you already have with things you collect along the way. That slow layering is what gives a space personality and warmth.
The elements you bring together will inspire you and turn your house into a place you truly love.
When we first moved into our craftsman home, I never imagined it would end up in a coffee table book. What a surprise and honor. It’s not featured because it’s perfectly styled, but because it is a real, lived-in home.
Thank you for the constant encouragement. Being part of this supportive community brings me so much joy. I love sharing the ups and downs of creating a home and inviting you into that process. I’m thrilled the book will be released on November 1st so you can hold it in your hands.
One of my favorite details is the shimmery coppery rose-gold leaves on the cover—I keep tilting the book to watch them catch the light. It’s a small thing, but seeing it in person makes it special.
My hope is that as you turn the pages you’ll feel welcomed into my home, encouraged, and inspired to create a space you love. This isn’t just a pretty photo book—inside you’ll find practical decorating tips, simple ideas, and down-to-earth encouragement for your own home.
The book is available for preorder now and will ship as soon as it’s released. Preorders are helpful for planning production and distribution, especially with many new titles launching around the holidays. If you’d like to support the book, consider preordering for yourself or as a gift, sharing it with friends, or featuring it in your holiday gift suggestions.
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I’ll be inviting you to share your own inspired rooms in the coming weeks, so start thinking about a space you might showcase—blog or no blog, everyone is welcome.
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