This post is sponsored by RetailMeNot Are you still finishing up your Christmas shopping? With less than two weeks until the holiday, there’s no need to panic. I have a simple strategy that will change the way you shop, help you stay on budget, and ensure gifts arrive in time for under the tree. Keep … Read more

Happy almost New Year! I wanted to share a look back at some favorite posts and moments from 2014. It was a wonderful year full of projects, small wins, and plenty of inspiration. Right now I’m taking a short break to wrap up the holidays, finish a few projects, and get ready for an exciting … Read more

Phoebe Howard Design – Coastal Living – Tria Giovan Photography Did you wake up today thinking, “I can’t wait to leap out of bed—this will be such a lovely day”? I hope so, though I know Mondays and busy weeks don’t always feel that way. Still, I strive to live a life filled with more … Read more

Rug source and similar rugs / Leather Couch / Linen Settee Have you ever wondered what to hang on your walls and where to place it? A few readers recently asked about wall decorating, so I gathered my favorite guidelines into one clear, practical list to help you find the right balance for your home. … Read more

Each year we assemble a Cozy Fall Shop filled with charming, cozy finds for the home. We’ll keep adding items throughout the season as new pieces become available, so check back often for the latest additions. Browse all the fall picks in the Cozy Fall Shop and see preview collages below for inspiration. Click here … Read more

Let’s be honest: garages often end up as the catch‑all space for items that don’t have a home inside. With warmer weather on the way, it’s the perfect time to reclaim that space and make it useful, organized, and welcoming. Below are six practical steps to transform your garage this summer into an orderly, functional … Read more

It has been rainy, gray, and chilly here for the past few days. I even turned on the heat yesterday — a sure sign that fall has arrived. With the cooler weather I’m already craving warm, comforting meals I haven’t made in a while. My daughters and I are planning to start weekly “family meal-prep … Read more

Do you enjoy incorporating family treasures or meaningful pieces into your seasonal decor? Here are a few thoughts on choosing and displaying season-specific items that honor memory and tradition. I wrote recently about how my mom always set out her sweet ceramic bunnies each spring. They often found a place on our Easter table. Knowing … Read more

Snow Days Are Wonderful There’s something special about those unexpected, quiet days when snow keeps you safely at home. When your usual busy schedule pauses and the world outside is muffled by white, the day takes on a peaceful, almost magical quality. For someone with a full calendar most of the time, a snow day … Read more

After several busy weeks of packing and preparing to move from our peninsula home to Seattle, the day finally arrived: we moved out of our house. Saying goodbye was difficult, but we’re approaching this change as the start of a new chapter rather than a final farewell. Every home we’ve lived in remains part of … Read more