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

Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost here. Before the Thanksgiving rush begins, here are some early sales and favorites I’ve spotted so you can get ahead of the crowds. This post will be updated as new deals appear, so consider bookmarking it and checking back for fresh … Read more

I was browsing online recently when photos of a small coastal cottage in Carmel stopped me in my tracks. This cottage matches the big-picture vision I have for my own house more closely than anything I’ve seen in a long time. This Carmel cottage is currently sale pending (images originally featured on Hooked on Houses). … Read more