Father’s Day is this Sunday! If you’re still searching for the perfect gift, my daughters and I have gathered 14 reliable items the men in our family already own and love. All of these typically ship in time from Amazon. Below you’ll find each pick along with a quick note about why we recommend it. … Read more

A few weeks ago this blog turned seven and I began my eighth year as a blogger. Sitting here, I’m amazed at how much has happened since that first day I sat down at my computer and quietly said hello to the unknown faces of the internet. Who could have imagined it? Although the internet … Read more

As I’ve written before, blogging has pushed me to try creative ideas outside my usual comfort zone. One of the fun projects I took on this fall was styling a set of nesting tables from Pottery Barn in two distinct ways—without making any permanent changes to the pieces. At first I wasn’t sure how to … Read more

Hey friends! Today voting opens for the Dash & Albert rug design competition on Annie Selke’s Instagram. If you don’t already have an account, you can sign up and vote from your computer — just visit Annie Selke’s Instagram to participate. Designing rugs with my girls was more challenging than we expected, but also a … Read more

Home Organization & Decluttering TThis year has been a big year for organization in our home. We reassessed how we use each room, focused on how we want the house to feel, and reorganized our spaces to be far more functional and comfortable. Over the coming months I plan to fine-tune those systems and make … Read more

table // pillow // cable-knit rug / chair (a few years old) / metal barrel Can you believe my fiddle leaf fig is still growing? I moved it into the dining room while the Christmas tree was here and worried the change of spot might upset it. Instead it kept thriving and even produced a … Read more

Veranda Traditional Entry by Burlington Architects & Building Designers Structured Creations Inc Victorian Exterior Traditional Exterior by Boston Architects & Building Designers Polhemus Savery DaSilva Traditional Exterior by Wayzata General Contractors Stonewood, LLC Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Traditional Exterior by Greenwich Home Builders DeRosa Builders LLC Hiya Papaya – a favorite house tour featured previously … Read more

I love finding inspiration for my home in unexpected places. Whether I’m on a walk, browsing a magazine, or window shopping, a color, texture, or mood can stop me in my tracks and feel like something I want to bring into my own space. On a recent stroll near my Seattle neighborhood I spotted a … Read more

I’m excited to share recent updates to our bedroom. These simple, budget-friendly changes transformed the space into a cozy winter sanctuary using a few new finds from Walmart. Updating your home for the season can be affordable and easy when you mix existing pieces with carefully chosen new items. Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this … Read more

Puttering has long been one of my favorite pastimes. After recent moves and the busy holiday season, I finally felt ready to putter again—just small, unhurried tasks to make our new home feel more settled and welcoming. Puttering is to occupy yourself in an unhurried, pleasant manner on a number of small tasks or pleasures … Read more