Happy New Year, friends! We celebrated quietly at home this year — my husband, our daughter Courtney, our son Luke, and our two doodles, Jack and Lily. We kept things simple with takeout from a favorite local spot, tried a new board game called Carcassonne (a lot more fun than we expected), and stayed awake … Read more

BHG Designers often call the ceiling the “fifth wall.” Look up in the room you’re in and you’ll notice how much visual area the ceiling occupies. Beyond the familiar choice of white or a bold paint color, the ceiling can offer a strong architectural statement. Whether through beams, planks, paneling, or coffered details, a treated … Read more

Green built-in bookcases via Country Living Do you have a home office? Whether you need a dedicated workspace or just a small area to manage household tasks and hobbies, a well-organized office makes daily life easier. I’ve been thinking about organization lately as I prepare to reorganize my own office and settle back into a … Read more

The Tiny Cottage is finished — at least the main construction is complete, with some exterior work still to come. My parents have moved in (so exciting!), but before they settled I took a few quick photos so you can see how charming the space looks even empty. If you love it, don’t worry: my … Read more

How to Make a Lamp All the instructions and sources are summarized at the end if you want to jump straight there; first I’ll walk through the process step by step with more detail. Sometimes you know exactly what you want and can’t find it anywhere—or when you do, it costs a fortune. That was … Read more

Carrara Gioia Quartz The countertops in our kitchen are one of the most asked-about elements from our remodel, so I wanted to share more about why we chose quartz and how we made our decision. Choosing countertops can be overwhelming, so I hope our process offers useful insight. Early in the design stage we weighed … Read more

1. Blue and White Senegal Basket 2. Antique Iron Basket 3. Orange Woven Utility Basket 4. Large Metal Clam Basket 5. Natural Round Jute Bins 6. Vintage Wood Grape Bin 7. Natural White Woven Basket 8. Large Slope Basket 9. Zambales Teal Storage Basket 10. Threshold Storage Bin Gather is a curated collection of gift … Read more

Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference. A few weeks ago we installed a row of hooks in our entryway. It’s not a dramatic renovation or a Pinterest-worthy overhaul, but simply having a dedicated spot to hang coats, bags, and keys as we come in the door has immediately made our home feel more … Read more

Yesterday marked the official start of fall, but I’ve been feeling the season for weeks. We’ve been deep in packing at our Seattle house this week—if you caught my Instagram stories, you know the house is pending sale. Saying goodbye to a home we loved has been bittersweet, but it also feels right. I’ll share … Read more

So, it finally happened — I painted my front door. It only took about an hour to cover the door, but it felt like a big step after months of indecision and procrastination. Choosing a color, waiting for the right weather and convincing myself to stop making excuses stretched the project out far longer than … Read more