Hi friends! I hope your week has been wonderful. The sun is shining here and the weekend is almost upon us, which always lifts my spirits. The bright light also reminds me it’s time for a good spring—really, pre-summer—clean. Funny how sunlight streaming through the windows makes a home feel cheerful and simultaneously highlights every … Read more

This post is in partnership with World Market Have you ever had a true spa experience? I’ve enjoyed spa resorts and salon treatments, but my most memorable spa moment was soaking in outdoor hot springs. I can’t quite recall the exact location at first (turns out it was Baden-Baden in Germany’s Black Forest), but I … Read more

Update: you can find my most up-to-date colors on my Paint Colors page! The rest of this post was written before my house was repainted. CHOOSING PAINT COLORS Today I want to share the paint colors I’m using as I continue the ongoing painting project in my house. Paint color questions are among the most … Read more

Chair // Rug // Lamps // Bamboo Shades // Brass Lamp Cordless lamps are one of the most useful additions you can make to a home. They provide a soft, warm glow wherever you need it—without relying on a nearby outlet or leaving a cord dangling. I use cordless lamps throughout our house: on the … Read more

If you’ve followed TIR for a while, you know I’ve always described Fall Nesting as a mindset. It’s a chance to gently evolve our homes and daily rituals. Fall Nesting invites us to create a home at a pace that feels both comfortable and inspiring. We don’t rush through it or worry about the next … Read more

Pallet Disaster: What Not to Do Yesterday I admitted on Twitter that a gust of wind had toppled my pallet garden. At the time I told myself I should probably bolt it down, but I also convinced myself it was just a fluke. Turns out I was wrong. Today another gust hit, and this time … Read more

Treasure Hunt Ideas Looking for creative treasure hunt ideas? Want simple, low-cost activities to keep the family entertained at home or around the neighborhood this summer? Why not plan a pirate or other themed treasure hunt? That’s exactly what our family did recently, and it made for a memorable day. My husband enjoys writing clever … Read more

HHello! My family and I are spending the weekend in the charming seaside town of Seabrook, Washington. It’s our first visit and everything we hoped for — quaint streets, ocean breezes, and cozy places to explore. We’ve wanted to come here for a long time, and now that we’re here I still keep pinching myself. … Read more

BH&G Wouldn’t you love to have lunch on that screened porch? It looks cool, comfortable, and inviting — the kind of spot that draws you outside to relax on a warm summer afternoon or a cool evening. Outdoor rooms like this inspire you to linger. The combination of weathered green chairs, a dark wood table … Read more

Southern Living Do you love rooms decorated with red? I remember red being more popular years ago, but trends shift and what we see online doesn’t always reflect everyday homes. I’d love to hear what color palettes you use—are bold reds part of your rooms or do you prefer subtler tones? This weekend I visited … Read more