I’ve intended to write another blog post for a while now. Truly, I’ve been trying. Life has been a little chaotic lately — unexpected emergencies, puppy mayhem, being out of state without my computer, juggling several large creative projects, and our church relaunching this week in our new building (I have photos on my camera … Read more

@sweetshadylane Lovely Christmas Decor Inspiration Happy December! Today we’re finally putting up our tree. Normally it goes up around Thanksgiving, but with our travel plans this year it’s later than usual. Seeing these beautifully decorated rooms has made me so excited for the season, so I wanted to share a few of my favorite festive … Read more

Please welcome my special guest today, Emily from Chatting at the Sky! I met Emily when we, along with her sister Nester and Sandy from Reluctant Entertainer, all roomed together at Blissdom this year. It was a delight to spend time with her in person—she’s warm and genuine. Emily has a beautiful home and, more … Read more

H ave you considered painting your concrete porch or patio? I get a lot of questions about the color on our concrete, so I wanted to share what we learned and offer a clear, practical guide for doing it yourself. When we began our side yard project, we chose a deep gray for the concrete … Read more

While we were passing through Portland recently after dropping my son off at a filmmaking camp, my daughter and I stopped at our favorite bookstore, Powells. It’s an amazing place to get lost among books and we always spend hours browsing the shelves. What did we bring home this time? A huge stack of gardening … Read more

Surprise! A newly reformatted book titled Simply Home is coming mid‑August. Simply Home combines two of my popular paperbacks—Simple Organizing and Simple Decorating—into one elegant hardback. You can pre-order your copy now; the official release date is August 15. Click here to pre-order your copy of Simply Home (Releasing August 15!) Working with a publisher … Read more

For more than a year I considered adding cafe curtains to my windows. I finally went for it—and I wonder why I waited. It wasn’t a major project: just a pressure rod and a cafe curtain, plus a few curtain rings. It was easy to install and just as easy to remove if I change … Read more

Taste Interior Design Kitchens: Subway Tile & Two-Toned Cabinets I love subway tile. It’s a timeless choice—elegant, versatile, and often budget-friendly. I especially adore installations that run from countertop to ceiling. A full-height subway tile wall creates a strong, clean statement and introduces appealing texture to the space. Taste Interior Design White subway tile is … Read more

One of the simplest ways to mix patterns and keep your bedroom feeling fresh is to choose reversible bedding. With a reversible duvet cover, quilt, or shams you effectively get two looks in one piece, allowing you to change the mood of a room without buying new items. I use a reversible duvet and Euro … Read more

Colorful bedroom via BHG Do you enjoy layered patterns in a room? When mixed thoughtfully, patterns bring warmth and personality that solid colors alone often can’t achieve. Neutral rooms have their place, but color and pattern inject a creative energy that many of us crave. A home without pattern or color can feel flat—layering patterns … Read more