1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 HHello there, it’s Courtney. I’m a little obsessed with quirky animals—real ones (except sloths, which I avoid) and the playful versions that appear in fabric, wallpaper, and home accessories. I especially love when animals are illustrated wearing sweaters. Call it strange, but it’s a … Read more

Over the years one of my favorite recurring features has been the “20 Little Things” lists. To bring that back this season, I’m sharing small glimpses of cozy corners and the simple comforts I love about Fall at home in this Falling For Fall series. I enjoy traveling, but being away always reminds me how … Read more

New England Home I I love rooms filled with books—rooms where the books are truly read and cherished, not merely arranged for effect. Some people treat books like decorative props, covering their spines with paper or turning them backward to achieve a uniform look. While that approach can be calming, I prefer books that reveal … Read more

Traditional Hall by Brooklyn Architects & Designers CWB Architects Small hallway bookshelves Unknown source for this photo One of my favorite parts of fall nesting is making smaller rooms feel cozier and more intentional. I love studying hallways, entries and compact spaces to find ways to add impact through design and improved function. These inspiration … Read more

*Note: there is an updated office post here! Colorful & Eclectic Home Office Decorating Ilove my newly decorated home office. It is my own space at last, and I couldn’t be happier. For years I wanted a place just for me — a calm retreat from a loud, busy home. I wanted a room that … Read more

Candelabra/Arteriors I’m reorganizing the upstairs to create a guest room and make the entire second floor work better. I’m great at dreaming up ideas and often successful at completing projects, but I admit I get sidetracked. If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you already know that. I have lots of ambition but not … Read more

Decorating the Family Room Some weeks ago my blog was unexpectedly named one of the top five Best Home Blogs in a contest by Lamps Plus. I was surprised and delighted to be among the winners, and the $500 gift card that came with it made the recognition even sweeter. I’m very grateful to everyone … Read more

My daughters and I spent yesterday doing some spring tidying. The sun came out and we felt motivated. When Courtney moved into our lower level a couple of weeks ago, we had to rearrange a few rooms. We used that transition as a chance to pare down and get better organized. I’ve been clearing out … Read more

2013 was a busy and rewarding year for projects around my home. I enjoyed transforming this house into a comfortable, lived-in home. So many changes and projects happened that summarizing everything in a single post felt overwhelming, so I broke the year into smaller updates. Below I’ll highlight notable updates to the kitchen, entry and … Read more

One of my main goals this year is to bring the same order I’ve created in my home to my computer. In the past I stored photos in scrapbooks and shoeboxes; today most of our pictures, documents and important files live digitally. Anyone who’s ever lost treasured photos or critical documents knows how painful and … Read more