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

House Beautiful / Emily Henderson Happy fall, friends! I’m feeling very cozy this season and excited about decorating our new covered porch and balcony. We’ve already been using these outdoor spaces and I can picture enjoying them year-round. I shared a peek at our front porch and entry decorated for autumn in a recent post, … Read more

I was browsing design inspiration this week when I came across a slideshow on Better Homes & Gardens showcasing inventive repurposed furniture. I love bathrooms with personality, and these adapted vanities sparked lots of ideas. Each photo made me think about pieces I already own and how they could be transformed into a functional vanity. … Read more

We recently tackled a major cleanout of our craft and wrapping supplies. In our previous home we enjoyed an entire craft room, which made keeping everything organized effortless. Here, we only have a freestanding shelving unit. It’s far from a room, but it’s what we have for the time being — and it will be … Read more