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

via Dimples & Tangles I enjoyed visiting this year’s Christmas Home Tours — seeing how families decorate and celebrate during the season is always a delight. Each home shared here offered fresh inspiration and warm ideas. Thank you to the bloggers who opened their homes and to the readers who toured and commented. Below is … Read more

Layering Bedding – BHG Now and then I let myself dream a little about a future bedroom makeover. I haven’t refreshed my bedroom in this house — not even a new coat of paint. Life and other projects (like finishing my office) kept taking priority, but lately I’ve been picturing the space more often. Layered … Read more

Although I originally wrote this post in 2008, I wanted to update it to reflect where I am now. Since then I’ve moved twice, but my feelings about my home haven’t changed. I still want to love the home I have, even if it isn’t the house of my dreams. Years later I continue to … Read more

I want this room in my house This dining room captures a timeless, cottage-inspired elegance. Every detail feels considered: from the layered textures and soft color palette to the striking wallpaper that anchors the space. The result is warm, inviting, and effortlessly refined. Design highlights Wallpaper as a focal point: The patterned wall covering brings … Read more

Today I’m excited to show you our small outdoor storage shed and how we are using it to get organized.This post is in partnership with Walmart Fall is on its way. While there’s no urgent need to pull out rain boots just yet (we even had a brief rainstorm the other morning), it’s a good … Read more

Sources: Wicker trunk // White Lamp by Bed // Rug / Blue and White Chinoiserie Lamp by Teal Chair // Ruffle Striped Pillow on Chair // Similar Teal Chair This post is in partnership with Wayfair Each January I focus on small updates in our bedroom. This year my motto is “a place for everything … Read more