House Beautiful House Beautiful Remodeling Center House Beautiful House Beautiful Coziness Action Step: Move furniture a little closer together. If everything is spread too far apart, the space will never feel truly cozy. What makes a living room cozy to you? Each of these rooms feels cozy for different reasons—warm lighting, layered textiles, thoughtful furniture … Read more

Designer Nate Berkus! Yes, it’s true. Recently I spent an unforgettable evening with interior designer Nate Berkus. I joined him and a group of bloggers in a SoHo loft to try out paint, swap stories, and enjoy a creative night out. It felt surreal — like a moment you only expect to read about on … Read more

Martha Stewart Come in! Welcome! I have to admit I struggled deciding what to write for the very first post in my 31 Days of Autumn Bliss series. How do you invite people into a season so full of warmth and possibility? What will make you want to relax here, feel at home, and return … Read more

Since attractive, practical storage is something many of us need, I want to share one of my favorite home accessories that combines beauty and function. I keep at least one in every room: closets, bathrooms, shelves and even in the car. I use them for everything and have collected them for years. What are they? … Read more

Hello — I’m Michaela from Michaela Noelle Designs. I’m excited to share a simple, stylish DIY for plant place cards that work perfectly for gatherings, showers, family dinners, or casual get-togethers. These petite pots add charm to your table and double as take-home favors for guests. What you’ll need: Mini terra cotta pots, small potted … Read more

Lights from Barn Light Electric Hey friends! I recently thought about all the little moments I share on Instagram each week. Our family enjoys posting a few accounts just for fun, but I know many of you don’t follow Instagram, and you are my favorite readers. So I wanted to collect some photos from last … Read more

Mouse Card Holders One of the simplest and most thoughtful ways to make a table feel warm and welcoming is to set out place cards. Whether you’re entertaining four guests or forty, place cards show people they belong and have a special spot at your table. Below are a collection of charming place card ideas … Read more

Hi friends! It’s Courtney (Melissa’s daughter). I’m excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at our wedding planning and the mood board I’ve put together. If you’re new here or catching up, my fiancé and I got engaged a few months ago at the end of October. It was the sweetest surprise proposal on the beach … Read more

We’re approaching our two-year anniversary of moving into this house. In some ways it feels like we’ve been here forever; in other ways the house and I are still learning about one another. Last summer—our first summer here—I was delighted to discover a large old lacecap hydrangea growing in the backyard. It felt like a … Read more

Hello friends! Recently I shared a few small updates we made to our master bathroom — a fresh coat of paint, a few new accessories, and a smart new Bluetooth speaker/bath fan combination from Homewerks that replaced our older fan. These modest changes made a big difference in how the room looks and feels. What … Read more