Find Your Home Decor Style: Creative Ways to Get Inspired

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Do you find it hard to make decorating or styling decisions for your home? In this post I share the questions I ask when studying inspiration rooms. These prompts help me get ideas and discover my own style. When I think of beautifully layered, thoughtfully designed rooms, designer Sarah Richardson often comes to mind. Her … Read more

Hand-Drawn Woodland Gift Tags — Free Printable Labels

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Free Printable Gift Tags! {Woodland Animal Gift Tags} WWe love simple, handmade gift wrap that feels personal. Using items you already have—leftover ribbon or twine, paper doilies, brown paper bags and natural accents like pine cones—you can create beautiful packages without buying anything special. Since we decorated a woodland-themed tree this year, we designed a … Read more

Beach Cottage Weekend Getaway Ideas

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Beach Cottage via BHG This charming vintage beach cottage feels like the kind of place where everyday worries melt away. The welcoming front porch, classic siding and cheerful details create a sense of ease the moment you arrive. Imagine pausing on the steps to take in the salty breeze and the soft sound of waves … Read more

Summer Home Style Ideas: Weekend Decorating Inspiration

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Welcome to this week’s Home Style Saturdays roundup. Inside you’ll find fresh ideas to inspire your summer projects—everything from decorating tips to home and garden renovations. I hope my U.S. readers had a lovely Fourth of July; we spent a quiet, cozy holiday at home, which was perfect. Wishing you a relaxing weekend—enjoy these curated … Read more

Spring Home Refresh Challenge: Week 3 (Spring 2016)

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Welcome to week three of The Love Your Home Challenge — the Spring edition! I’m glad you’ve joined us. Sharing the weekly challenges here and on Instagram has been a joy, and we’re already partway through the 31 days. I hope you’re finding it as fun and motivating as I am. When I think about … Read more

Sarah Richardson’s Royal Blue, Gold & White Kitchen Design

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There’s something irresistible about the pairing of royal blue, crisp white, and warm gold. Sarah Richardson has a talent for designing kitchens that feel both fresh and timeless. I’m Courtney, filling in for my mom today while she recovers from the flu. I recently completed a degree in Interior Design and, like my mom, I’m … Read more

DIY Mason Jar Snow Globes: Step-by-Step Guide for Holiday Decor

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Here’s a simple, charming Christmas decorating idea featured in my recent Christmas house tour. These mason jar snow globes are quick to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for adding a bit of seasonal whimsy to mantels, shelves, or tabletops. For the vintage blue mason jar (I found mine at a local secondhand shop), I poured a … Read more

Fall Nesting Tips: Top Ways to Cozy Up Your Home

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Bring your furniture a little closer together to create an inviting, intimate space. Pulling seating nearer helps encourage conversation and makes a room feel warm and welcoming. As the weather cools, now is the perfect time to make your living area cozier. Add soft throws, a few textured pillows, and a warm rug to anchor … Read more

Stylish Ways to Conceal Power Strips and Cords

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A tangled bundle of cords on the floor doesn’t spark joy for me. As I work toward “a place for everything” in our home, hiding power strips quickly rose to the top of my to-do list. I wanted a solution that would conceal cords but still look attractive in the room—and I found a pair … Read more

Create a Nancy Meyers–Style Kitchen Look: Design Tips & Ideas

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I have always loved the cozy, timeless homes in Nancy Meyers movies like Father of the Bride, Something’s Gotta Give and It’s Complicated. Lately people on social media have been tagging my kitchen photos in posts and Pinterest boards calling it the “Nancy Meyers aesthetic.” I’m flattered to see my kitchen repeatedly appear as inspiration … Read more