sponsored by Mohawk Flooring As I write this, I’m tucked into a small corner of our living and gathering room, working among boxes, tools and the steady sounds of construction. It’s a good kind of chaos—everything is progressing—and while our dog Jack looks a little bewildered by all the disruption, we’re excited about the changes. … Read more
One thing I’ve noticed since starting these Home Style Saturdays posts is how quickly the weeks pass. Life speeds by so fast that when I was out of town recently I forgot to schedule the post — the weekend slipped right past me. I’ve since published last week’s Home Style Saturdays edition, so you can … Read more
1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 Who’s excited about spring gardening? What are you planting this year? PS. Don’t forget to enter yesterday’s giveaway for printer blocks in your favorite word or phrase! Spring is the perfect time to reconnect with the soil and … Read more
One of our inspiration pics for our entry, source is unknown (please let me know if you know it) We’re excited about setting the tone for the house right at the front door. From the beginning we’ve had a clear vision for this entry, inspired by photos we’ve collected, but progress has been gradual. Between … Read more
I‘ve been puttering around the house again — it’s my kind of creative therapy. Rearranging accessories, mixing old and new pieces, and combining different textures and finishes is a simple way to refresh a room. A few weeks ago I brought home a new coffee table and I love the rustic character it adds to … Read more
Blue Plaid Wool Blanket // Chairs, Rug and More Living Room Sources I love plaid blankets—they feel timeless and welcoming. Last year I shared a favorite plaid wool throw, and many readers enjoyed it, so I wanted to highlight another plaid blanket I discovered this season. Its colors are beautiful for autumn, yet the versatile … Read more
HHello, friends! Happy November. This is the time of year we’ve prepared our curated online Christmas decorating shops and arranged them for you to browse and enjoy. We combed through many sources to find the sweetest, most festive, and most stylish items to help you decorate your home for the holiday season. Whether you’re hunting … Read more
Come on in — there’s always room in my kitchen. Pull up a stool, get comfortable, and let’s enjoy the season together. This is my very first fall in this kitchen, and I’ve been looking forward to experiencing how the space feels as the weather cools and the light changes. Little details like that matter … Read more
Flickr: lepiaf.geo Part of discovering beauty in life is learning to savor the little moments. Much of life can feel hectic, stressful and ordinary. Some days are simply hard. That makes the small moments of joy all the more precious: they appear briefly and, if we aren’t paying attention, we can miss them while searching … Read more
Recently a few blogging friends and I tried a playful, slightly risky idea: we each visited a local thrift store or Goodwill, chose a random item, and mailed it to the next person on our list. The twist was that we didn’t know what we’d receive in return. It sounded like a fun creative challenge … Read more
