Please welcome my friend Kimba of A Soft Place to Land (I can really call her a friend now, since I hung out with her at Blissdom! She is as delightful in person as she is on her blog). Enjoy her tips for easy entertaining! Do you love to entertain at home, or does hosting … Read more

We enjoyed a very special Thanksgiving with family. Kylee hosted us in her new Portland home, and everything felt warm and welcoming. Empty-nester life has its perks, but I treasure the times when everyone is together. Below are a few scenes from her beautiful home along with some of my favorite small businesses and holiday … Read more

Hey friends — happy day after Mother’s Day! After an intense season of book writing and a busy stretch of projects this year, I’ve intentionally slowed my pace to rest and recharge. It isn’t a full vacation, though I’d welcome one, but carving out time to be present has been exactly what I needed. Instead … Read more

Plaid Chair // Spindle Leg Accent Table // Jute and Cotton Rug // Mugs // Brass Finish Candlestick Set // Blue Taper Candles This post is in partnership with Wayfair Shopping online is easier when you can see pieces in a real home, so I’m sharing nine of my favorite cozy decor finds from Wayfair. … Read more

As I begin to shape the vision for this home, I’ve been thinking about color and how the pieces I already own might evolve to suit the space. I love the existing palette, but each house seems to respond to its own distinct hues that enhance mood and atmosphere. It’s fun to explore which colors … Read more

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] As promised, I’m back to share photos from a recent walk through the charming Queen Anne neighborhood in Seattle. After three months of quarantine, small outdoor outings feel especially precious. On a bright day, a neighborhood walk can refresh the spirit and lift the mood. Strolling slowly beneath … Read more

Source above – Click here for details What’s your decorating style? Do you feel at home where you live? If you feel uncertain about your style or which decorating choices to make, you’re not alone. You might be stuck, living in a space that wasn’t designed for your tastes, or unsure how to update a … Read more

YOU my lovelies, are invited to my third annual Fall Nesting Party! I’m so excited to share this with you—I can hardly contain it. This year we’ll gather on Wednesday, September 8th to share posts that will inspire us all as we transition into autumn. If you’re not quite ready yet, don’t worry—I’m announcing early … Read more

Kylee here to share our backyard redesign with Yardzen. When we bought our new home, it came after months of searching in a tough market. We hoped to find everything on our wish list, but after many rejected offers we learned to prioritize. An established yard was one of the things we chose to compromise … Read more

Welcome to Fall Nesting! We all want a home that feels cozy and inviting. Maybe where you are it’s still sweltering—if so, hang in there. Even when the weather outside doesn’t feel like autumn, you can begin creating that warm, seasonal mood indoors. That’s the idea behind this Fall Nesting series: to help you shape … Read more