New Year’s Eve Countdown Family Activity Bags Cookies and milk toasts for kids to celebrate the countdown Printable activities and simple traditions to mark the year Host a festive hat-decorating party for kids and families Simple DIY games like gumball tic-tac-toe keep children entertained New Year’s Eve can be just as memorable for kids as … Read more

Like many of you, I laughed until I cried when I saw the “Happy Chewbacca” video. Its joy is contagious, and that simple moment of delight reminds us how easy it can be to invite more happiness into our daily lives. Beyond the humor, the video resonates because it captures a childlike delight that many … Read more

Have you had a chance to visit Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Market and The Silos in Waco, Texas? I haven’t made it there yet, but my daughter Courtney recently went with friends and kindly sent photos from her trip so we can all take a virtual tour. She had a wonderful time exploring the … Read more

YYou don’t need an abundance of decorations, handmade crafts, or costly collections to make a house feel personal, polished, or finished. Many people enjoy collecting decor or creating handmade pieces, and that can be lovely. But if you don’t have the time, money, or inclination to fill your home with collectibles, there are simpler, more … Read more

I’m excited to share our kitchen design mood board and offer five guiding questions to help you design your own kitchen. Every element we selected was chosen to create the mood that feels right for our home. Work begins soon, and our kitchen is finally becoming real. Designing a kitchen—whether you’re doing it yourself or … Read more

Collage Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. I want my home to feel like more than just an ordinary house. I want it to be a restful retreat that comforts my family and energizes us for the day ahead. The bathroom is where … Read more

House Beautiful I love baskets. I use them throughout the house — in the pantry, under the kitchen island, and in nearly every room where a little extra organization or texture is needed. They’re practical for corralling items, yet they also add warmth and visual interest to a space. This is one of my newest … Read more

Design and Sources: McGee & Co TThe kitchen is the heart of the home, and it’s the perfect place to do some fall nesting. Here are 14 simple, practical ideas and decorating tips to make your kitchen feel warm, inviting, and ready for the season. You don’t need to rely on traditional fall-themed decor to … Read more

I love decorating my home, but more than aesthetics I focus on creating a healthy, comfortable environment. Whenever possible I combine beauty and wellness, so I created a winter wellness station that’s both a pretty focal point and a practical place to meet my family’s daily needs. We use essential oils every day. They have … Read more

Christmas Tour 2016 HHello, friends. Merry Christmas and welcome to our Christmas Tour 2016. We’ve lived in Seattle just over a year and we love it here. Come on in — I’m so glad you stopped by to see our home. Watch the video above in HD. I’m happy to join this holiday blog tour … Read more