For years, I couldn’t figure out why my home didn’t feel like the peaceful retreat I craved. I was always tidying, decluttering, cleaning—trying to keep up with a home that never seemed to stay calm. I would reset one room, and another would fall apart. Declutter. Organize. Clean. Repeat. Even on the rare days when … Read more

Jack has mastered the cozy fall weekend routine. He sleeps in his own bed at night, but the moment I make the bed each morning he heads straight for the same spot to curl up and nap every single day. After a long snooze on my vintage grain-sack down pillow, he sometimes goes into a … Read more

Bed provided Overstock.com SLast week I shared our plan to redo my son Luke’s room. He turned 13 this summer and has been asking for updates for quite some time. We promised it for years—I’ve been slow, and he’s been patient. Between other projects around the house, this was the room I most wanted to … Read more

Southern Living Idea House by Historical Concepts One of my favorite design touches is charming outdoor lighting. I’ve added an outdoor lantern to the porch of nearly every house we’ve owned. We haven’t changed the exterior lights at this house yet, but these inspiring examples have me thinking about new possibilities. Jen Langston Interiors t-Olive … Read more

I I’m so happy it’s fall. As we’ve been settling into our new house over the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking about how much I love my fall routines. It feels like we moved in just in time to nestle in and enjoy all the simple pleasures this season brings. A couple of weeks … Read more

Yes—when Jack gets bored he chews his name tag while wearing his collar. It amuses him. Every night Jack sleeps in his bed. Yes, it’s his puppy crate, and he adores it. When I say goodnight he’s usually fast asleep on his back. If I try to take his picture he opens one eye and … Read more

This post is sponsored by Brother We’ve been enjoying cooking in our newly remodeled kitchen for the past eight months. During the remodel we relied on eating out and makeshift setups like an electric skillet in the laundry room, so having a proper kitchen again has made daily meal prep more pleasant and efficient. We … Read more

Just wanted to share something I’m really excited about: The Bloom Workshop. Created and hosted by Michaela and Ashley from The Sweet Season, these creative workshops bring together blogging, social media, photography, styling and design in beautiful venues around the country. They’re designed to help creative entrepreneurs, bloggers and artists grow their skills and their … Read more

I have always loved the warm, timeless homes featured in Nancy Meyers films like Father of the Bride, Something’s Gotta Give, and It’s Complicated. Lately I’ve been noticing that photos of my kitchen keep showing up on social media, Pinterest boards, and inspiration videos labeled the “Nancy Meyers aesthetic.” It’s flattering to see my space … Read more

Hey everyone — Courtney here. With Easter approaching, I wanted a simple, fun project: decorating Easter eggs. I live in a charming rented house in Seattle with five friends, and we love adding a little holiday cheer around the house. I found plenty of inspiration online, but ultimately chose an easy, no-fuss approach that still … Read more