Guests are often surprised to discover our neatly arranged pantry tucked into the space beneath our stairs. What many see as wasted or clutter-prone storage can become a useful and attractive part of the home when planned thoughtfully. All too often, the area under the stairs becomes a catchall for items we don’t know where … Read more
SI’ve been alluding to a rough couple of weeks. I had hoped to reach today with good news to share, but I can’t give details because it’s a legal matter. What I can say is that today was supposed to be the closing on my old house… it would have been officially sold, and we’d … Read more
Who doesn’t love the idea of using dishes as decor? I recently bought the cutest set of dishes at Walmart (not sponsored) and they’re incredibly affordable. Since we’ve been talking about hanging plates and decorating with platters, I wanted to share these finds and a few styling ideas. I was actually more excited about these … Read more
Yes — we now have a 10-week-old Goldendoodle puppy. You may have seen on Facebook that we brought home a 10-week-old Goldendoodle. Many people thought it was a bit crazy to get a puppy right now, and they wouldn’t be wrong. That’s just how things happen around here sometimes. We’re the sort of family that … Read more
photo credit: Hiya Papaya 5 Coastal-Inspired Kitchen Decorating Tips This kitchen is absolutely stunning. It was featured in a house tour that showcases an inspiring, coastal-infused home, and the kitchen alone is worth a close look. The design blends soft, beachy colors, interesting textures, and thoughtful details that make the room feel both elegant and … Read more
Kylee here — this summer we added window boxes to the exterior of our Cape Cod–style home, and they instantly boosted curb appeal. I love how much character they add, and I can already imagine swapping the plantings with each season. We chose self-watering window boxes, which have been a game-changer. The reservoir system lets … Read more
Inspiration for a Modern Boy’s Room 1. Target 2. Ebay 3. Target 4. Overstock* 5. Red Letter Words 6. World Market 7. World Market 8. Pottery Barn When we lived in our old house and I had just started this blog, my son Luke had just turned seven. He was so small then; I still … Read more
August 2007 I didn’t plan to write today—I had already scheduled a post last night—but inspiration struck and I couldn’t resist sharing more. My head is full of ideas; I could write all day if I didn’t have other responsibilities. Chief among them is caring for my greatest treasure: my son. So I’ll pace myself … Read more
You know those small decorative items you’ve wanted for ages but either can’t find or can’t justify the price? I’ve had one of those on my wish list for a long time: a bamboo tabletop easel. I remember seeing one years ago in a decorating book and being smitten, but it never surfaced at the … Read more
I am enjoying a wonderfully busy week helping my daughters settle in Washington, so I invited my friend Sandy from Reluctant Entertainer to share some lovely, practical ideas about hosting. If you think hosting beautifully is only for professionals, stay with us — Sandy’s approach is warm, simple, and very doable. Through her blog, Sandy … Read more