Recently my daughter and I tackled the linen closet in my laundry room and cleared out everything we no longer needed. I was both surprised and embarrassed by how much was just taking up space. We ended up tossing about six garbage bags filled with flat, worn-out pillows and grimy linens. Looking at all that … Read more

Small outdoor space – inspiration via My Domaine Happy Monday! I hope you had a lovely weekend. I didn’t watch the Super Bowl, but if you did and your team won—congratulations! Our side yard project has finally started, and it’s exciting to see progress. The area for the patio has been excavated and the framing … Read more

Have you ever wondered whether to add curtain panels to your windows? Maybe you don’t need them, or perhaps you aren’t sure you even want them. You might be questioning your personal style, whether curtains are “in” or “out,” or if they suit your house and lifestyle. When we moved into this house, I debated … Read more

Accent cabinets are a simple, stylish way to add both storage and personality throughout your home. I’m always experimenting with furniture layouts, and accent cabinets have proven to be a flexible solution in every space we’ve lived in. They also provide an extra surface for a lamp, plants, or seasonal decor to warm up a … Read more

YYou’ll want to keep reading to the end to laugh with me about Jack, but first I want to share an affordable way to freshen up your home for fall. My usual autumn decorating has always leaned toward non-seasonal items—mostly moving pieces around until a room feels cozier to me. I love browsing new seasonal … Read more

I’m excited to announce my newest digital Dreambook is now available: the winter edition in the seasonal Dreambook series, If I Lived in a Cozy Cottage by the Sea. My daughters and I love dreaming up and creating these Dreambooks together. Each edition is a labor of love, full of imagery and ideas to inspire … Read more

I have several types of faux garland and enjoy each for different uses around the home. My Garland Sources Deluxe Pine Garland Original Pine Garland Cedar Garland The garland on the counter is a pine variety. These garlands come in multiple lengths and in two main versions: the original and the deluxe. The counter garland … Read more

Sources: plaid blankets // Bamboo Shades (see more details and close up photo of color in this post) // more sources at end I always planned to have an upholstered seat cushion made for our dining bench, but I didn’t want to rush into a custom cover. Custom work can be costly, and I wanted … Read more

I am not a fussy decorator. I appreciate detail and second-hand character, but when it comes to arranging accessories and decor around the house I prefer a simple, relaxed approach. If something looks like it took hours to stage, it usually isn’t for me. I like elements that appear effortlessly beautiful rather than overly engineered. … Read more

There’s a subtle shift in the air as the seasons change, and I can feel it deep in my heart. Even Jack seems to sense it. Today one meaningful season for our family ends, and another beautiful one begins. A new season of life begins Tonight we’ll drop our son off at college—in the very … Read more