When I put away the clean dishes after our brunch last weekend, I hung some of our new blue coffee cups on the mug rack. Seeing that little collection together made the kitchen feel instantly brighter and more spring-like. It’s a small detail, but finding a bit of delight in your home is exactly … Read more

  Time to share my final entry in the Your Picks. Your Place. series of four room designs — the Retro Bedroom. This board blends modern touches with retro-inspired fabrics and furnishings for a lively, fresh bedroom aesthetic. I hope this playful mix sparks ideas for your own space. You can vote for my design … Read more

This post is in partnership with Napoleon Fireplaces I’ve never felt cozier at home than I do now. I’m so happy with our new fireplace insert — it has dramatically changed the feel of our living room. A warm fire can transform both a room and your mood. Our Napoleon gas fireplace insert proved to … Read more

Sigh! Dreamy book alert! I received a beautiful new book from the team at House Beautiful, and I can’t help but tell you about it. I’m too attached to this copy to give it away, so if you want one, you’ll need to pick up your own—maybe ask Santa. I did try to secure a … Read more

After sharing my wellness station, many readers asked similar questions about getting started with essential oils. I’m glad so many of you reached out — this post aims to answer those questions and give a clear, practical picture of how to use oils in daily life. You can find details on getting started with Young … Read more

Hello, friend! From our home to yours, I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a healthy, joyful holiday season. I’m inviting you in to share a few snapshots from around our house during this special time. This year we kept our holiday decorating simple—just enough for our family to enjoy … Read more

Are you remodeling this time of year? This will be my first Thanksgiving and Christmas in my new kitchen. Last year a contractor was literally in our kitchen on Christmas Eve installing our Dutch door. I’m grateful he did that, but I’m thrilled to have the kitchen finished and ready to enjoy this season. I … Read more

Sources: Similar Ottoman // Blue Glass Lamp // Rattan Daybed // Rug // Plaid Pillow // Similar Turquoise Animal Otomi Pillow Today we’re sharing five stylish and practical reasons to include ottomans in your home. Ottomans are Versatile Ottomans are incredibly versatile pieces of furniture. They offer a comfortable place to rest your feet, provide … Read more

I was going through old photos this weekend and found pictures of my 2007 Christmas dining room from our English Tudor in Portland, Oregon. It’s always a joy to look back at holidays past and notice how our decorating style changes over the years. The dining room in that house was impressively large. There was … Read more

Hello friends — how are you doing? We’re getting by here and trying to make the most of these unusual days. It will take time to find a new rhythm. As someone who has worked from home for years, being at home full-time is familiar, but these circumstances feel different. Still, we can create small … Read more