Decorating a Hallway These hallways just made me happy today. Hallways are often overlooked, yet they set the tone for your home the moment someone steps inside. With thoughtful choices in color, lighting and furniture, a passage can become both welcoming and functional. Start by choosing a palette that reflects the mood you want: soft … Read more

@daffodilhillhome Today’s Sunday Strolls & Scrolls highlights five inviting living rooms I adore. Each room feels warm, welcoming, and effortlessly livable—spaces where I can imagine curling up with a book or chatting with friends. These looks are simple, cozy, and full of personality, offering ideas for styling, furniture choices, and cozy accents that make a … Read more

Note: there is an updated office post here. Colorful & Eclectic Home Office Decorating I love my newly decorated home office. It’s mine alone and I couldn’t be happier. For years I wanted a private space to retreat from our lively household—a cozy, eclectic room full of color and things I love, yet calm enough … Read more

We’ve been living in our “beach house” for several months now, and I realized I hadn’t shared an official before-photo tour of the house. These images were taken before we moved in, so they show the rooms as we first saw them. You may have seen pieces of the house in other posts, but I … Read more

Pottery Barn Flags inside and out! I love the Pottery Barn painted American flag. If you enjoy DIY projects, you can recreate a similar version yourself with simple materials and a bit of time. Pottery Barn Flag The red, white, and blue flag makes a welcoming porch display and expresses appreciation for our freedom. It … Read more

Blogger Room Tours This weekend I’m sharing four standout blogger room tours from the last year. These makeovers span bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms—each one full of ideas you can adapt to your own home. Note: I’ve been a bit quieter on the blog this week because I’ve been busy updating my own office. It’s coming … Read more

I really wanted new curtains for my breakfast nook. After searching everywhere, I couldn’t find ready-made panels I loved at a price I could accept. So I did what I always do: I called my mom. She brought her sewing machine when she visited a couple of weeks later, and we set off to the … Read more

Hey friends! Thank you for the lovely comments on my recent fall decor post and the updates to my little house. I’m thrilled you’re enjoying the progress — we truly love living here. Big news: Wednesday is our official kitchen tear-out day! Cabinets are ordered, countertops and flooring are chosen, appliances are selected, and we’re … Read more

A glimpse of my “finished” old house inspires me not to give up! I know spring cleaning is a thing, but for me fall and organizing belong together. September always gives me a burst of motivation to organize EVERYTHING. I love organizing in autumn because routines are firmer, I want my home to feel warm … Read more

NNo, don’t start the rumors — I’m not expecting. I do, however, love designing nurseries. You may have seen my post on My Colortopia about my son’s nursery and the color scheme inspired by The Hobbit. The nursery mood board shown above was created for a My Dream Nursery giveaway and is part of a … Read more