Recommended Ebooks If you’ve discovered the convenience of ebooks, great news: you don’t need a dedicated e-reader to enjoy them. You can read ebooks on your computer, tablet, or phone—any device with a screen and an ebook reader app will do. Ebooks are an accessible, portable way to bring helpful resources into everyday life. Last … Read more

Here’s a renovation update: work has begun on our kitchen and dining room, along with the addition. I’ll share more about the addition in a separate post soon, but I wanted to give you a peek at what’s happening right now. Removing the peninsulas and raising the openings between the kitchen and dining room made … Read more

Hello! I hope you had a wonderful week. Ours was busy and a little chaotic, but it’s Friday — so yay! Here’s a short update on what’s been happening around here lately. My plants are thriving in our refreshed living room. The fiddle leaf fig surprised me by producing three new leaves — a first … Read more

Did you catch the premiere of the new HGTV’d series last week? I wanted to watch but our television stopped working right before the show. We’ve only had that flat-screen for about a year and a half, so I was surprised it failed so soon. Fortunately, we bought it at Costco and it’s still covered … Read more

DIY Decorating Projects on a Budget! Welcome to our first {ditto} DIY challenge! Are you ready for a fun, doable series of DIY decorating projects? Starting today and continuing once a month, nine very different bloggers will each recreate a project or design element inspired by a haute couture design chosen by Darlene Weir of … Read more

Over the years of managing a busy household with kids and pets, I’ve learned that keeping a home “clean enough” comes down to efficiency and making small habits part of daily life. Cleaning as you go is not extra work — it actually saves time and prevents a few small messes from turning into one … Read more

My favorite thing about these rooms? All the pretty lighting! Beautiful lighting can transform a room. In the images above you’ll see a variety of fixtures and placements that lift each space — from soft, ambient sconces to striking pendant lights. Thoughtful lighting not only brightens a room but also creates mood, highlights architectural details, … Read more

Reef Cape Cod’s Home Builder Thank you all for your enthusiasm and for sharing ideas as we plan our remodel. I read every suggestion and then head right over to see how each one might work in the space, so it truly feels like you’re right here with me. If you’re not into before photos … Read more

We’ve done what we can to bring the beauty and wonder of the season into our homes. Now it’s time to slow down and savor what truly matters. That’s easy to say, I know — not always easy to do. Maybe this week you scrolled through perfectly styled holiday photos on Instagram and Pinterest and … Read more

Happy Monday! Do you remember the early days of blogging when many of us started the morning by reading favorite blogs with a cup of coffee in hand? I certainly do — those slow, cozy mornings were a delight. Maybe that ritual still exists for some of you. If so, I hope you’re enjoying your … Read more