Hey friends! Our annual Christmas gift guides are live and we had so much fun hunting down the best finds for the season. We gathered thoughtful, useful, and delightful gifts so you can shop comfortably from home and find something special for everyone on your list. The guides are organized by category to make shopping … Read more

Animal Christmas Ornaments felt ornaments via Terrain, bottle brush animals and owl via West Elm It’s no secret in our home: we love funny animals. From childhood favorites like Frog & Toad to the movies that make us laugh, animals have always been a source of joy. Reading those stories aloud to the kids would … Read more

HHello! Kylee here to share a simple makeover for our tiny balcony. When we bought the townhouse two years ago, I was excited about outdoor space for plants. We have a small backyard and an even smaller balcony off the main living area on the second floor, and I wanted to make the balcony inviting … Read more

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Now that we’re wrapping up our outdoor projects, we’re thrilled with how much progress we’ve made. The main goal behind these updates has been to improve comfort and safety for our family and our dogs. Good design is inspiring, but safety comes first. Since moving in, we’ve added new concrete, lighting, steps, railings … Read more

I’ve been thinking about gardens a lot lately. With spring here, it’s the perfect time to bring fresh greenery into the home. Last week I shared a DIY terrarium diffuser, and it reminded me how much joy small indoor plant projects can add. Do you grow herbs indoors? A small indoor herb garden not only … Read more

PSA: today is Amazon Prime Day! If you aren’t a Prime member, now is a good time to sign up or try the 30-day free trial because Prime Day brings member-only deals. Keep in mind that popular items can sell out quickly, so if you’d be disappointed to miss something, I usually order it right … Read more

Hello friends! Day 7304 (give or take) of staying at home. Lily is growing an impressive beard and Jack’s hair is almost longer than mine. I’ve been saying I’ll cut the dogs’ hair myself for weeks — I’m just building up the courage. Wish us luck! We may look a little tousled, but we’re doing … Read more

NNo, I didn’t drive through Orlando on a whim. A reader of this blog lives there, and she’s just launched a new blog — which is always exciting. When I visited her site, I was delighted to find she’d shared a “Drive By” post featuring a lovely neighborhood close to her home. It felt like … Read more

Thank you all for the wonderful support after my book announcement. Your encouragement and enthusiasm have meant so much. This project has been an incredible adventure—sometimes it still feels surreal—but I’m increasingly excited about the process and pleased with how the books are shaping up. The next few weeks will be busy behind the scenes … Read more

Hi! It’s Courtney. I’m excited to share my apartment bedroom with you. As I mentioned in my empty apartment tour yesterday, this is my first time living in an apartment with a fully separate bedroom. My previous place had an “open one bedroom” with a partial cutout wall, which worked, but having walls and a … Read more