Yesterday felt like an ordinary day until a photographer and photo stylist from Better Homes & Gardens arrived at our home to shoot a full feature on our kitchen remodel. Having a team from such a well-known magazine photograph our kitchen was surreal and incredibly exciting. The visit was a highlight after all the work … Read more

When our children were small, we owned a family beach house on the Oregon coast where we spent many weekends and holidays. We no longer keep a separate vacation property to visit, but now we live in a home with a view of the sea. Returning to our own “beach house” every day feels special … Read more

How to make garland extra full and festive! This year we updated our faux cedar garland to make it look fuller and more festive with just a few simple additions. I love the clean look of cedar or pine garland by itself, but layering and embellishing a strand can make it feel more custom, luxurious, … Read more

House Beautiful COZY & INVITING DINING ROOM We’re running a short “Cozy & Inviting” mini-series as part of our Fall Nesting coverage. The goal is simple: look closely at a single room that feels warm and welcoming, note the details that create that mood, and share practical ideas you can adapt in your own home. … Read more

How you shape your morning influences the rest of your day — and whether you intend to or not, you’re already setting that tone. Does your morning routine reliably move you toward the life you want? Does your morning mindset support and energize you? Four ways to design a wake-up routine that inspires: 1. Embrace … Read more

I have always been drawn to the color green. It’s not just that spring is near or that St. Patrick’s Day approaches — green has always felt cheerful and comforting to me. The first bedroom I clearly remember decorating myself was painted a soft apple green and paired with navy fabric dotted in white. I … Read more

Want a decorating approach that never feels dated but can easily adapt to trends? Me too. In this post I’ll share a few simple secrets to creating a timeless, flexible home. Recently I attended a behind-the-scenes pre-launch event for Birch Lane at Christiane Lemieux’s Soho loft, followed by the official unveiling of the Birch Lane … Read more

Mint Green Kitchen via BHG Natural Fern Green Bathroom via BHG Moss Green Kitchen via BHG Kelly Green Curtains via BHG Green is one of those colors that feels fresh, calming, and endlessly versatile. From soft mint in a kitchen to deep fern in a bathroom, green can set a mood that ranges from tranquil … Read more

Today we’re testing paint colors for our living room walls — currently sampling shades of blue — and dreaming about getting back to seasonal decorating soon. I’m preparing a renovation update so you can see how far we’ve come and the new paint color we chose. It’s been so fun to watch the progress this … Read more

We have a family tradition that spans holidays and everyday mornings. We love preparing brunch, and our favorite is what we call Puff Pancakes. Some people know them as Dutch Babies or German pancakes; we simply call them “puffs.” I prefer to bake them in a round, heavy cast-iron or stoneware pan. Do you have … Read more