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

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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

House and Home Last autumn I felt inspired to move beyond the usual carved scary pumpkin faces and try something a little more refined. My son still prefers the classic jack-o’-lantern grins, but I wanted to explore chic alternatives that could work for both indoors and on the porch. House and Home I was especially … Read more

This post is in partnership with World Market Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Our home is full of family, friends and a few furry guests underfoot. The smell of the feast is in the air and we’re gathering around the table grateful for so much. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for being part … Read more

Wall Sconces for the Kitchen Behold these beautiful lights. I recently decided I wanted wall sconces on either side of my kitchen window, recessed into the subway-tiled walls surrounding the window. Luckily, we are still waiting to have our kitchen fully reassembled, so it wasn’t too late to run wiring and make room for the … Read more