“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” Edith Sitwell As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, winter invites us to slow down and make our homes a place … Read more

Sponsored by Ross Dress for Less Moving into your first home is a milestone you won’t forget. Everything feels new and exciting, but an empty apartment or house can also feel overwhelming. When you’re starting from scratch and want a place that feels comfortable and personal, where do you begin? I enjoy decorating on a … Read more

@hi.lovisa Christmas Decorating with Red Sunday Strolls + Scrolls is a series inspired by interiors and exterior spaces discovered while browsing the web. I love finding rooms and outdoor areas that feel like a sanctuary. This series aims to offer the same calm and joy you feel during a relaxed walk down a charming street, … Read more

@our1925home I save images I find online as inspiration for my home, and over time a clear aesthetic often emerges. Sometimes an image reminds me of “home,” and other times I spot ideas I can adapt to my own rooms. Recently I noticed a recurring favorite: pleated, patterned lampshades. For this Sunday’s Strolls and Scrolls, … Read more

Annie Schlechter via Martha Stewart It’s been a while since I updated you on my kitchen plans, so I wanted to share our refined and finally more definite direction. I’m thrilled to feel settled and ready to move forward. Going through the dreaming process, exploring possibilities, and then letting the options settle helped me clearly … Read more

Room sources and grandbabies’ outfits What a year it has been. We welcomed two grandchildren—our first and second grandbabies—Forrest and Lila, and while we celebrated those joyful moments, we also experienced heartbreak when we lost our beloved pup Jack. Alongside that loss came the happiness of adopting a new dog, Finnegan, and many small ways … Read more

Our emotions are shaped by many influences, including our senses. Smell is especially powerful. For my own well-being, I prefer using essential oils at home. Years ago I stopped using conventional candles, room sprays, and other fragranced products that can contain toxins, and the difference in my health and day-to-day comfort has been remarkable. I … Read more

Hello from New York! I’m spending this week in the city with my husband celebrating our anniversary. We’re enjoying classic sightseeing, wandering neighborhoods, and soaking up the energy only NYC can offer. It feels wonderful to explore familiar favorites and discover a few new spots along the way. Have you been to NYC? What are … Read more

I love a pretty farmhouse. I’m drawn to styles that invite you in and say “welcome home.” Whether farmhouse, cottage, or coastal, these warm, lived-in looks are my favorites right now. I’m especially craving a coastal farmhouse cottage that feels relaxed, personal, and full of natural texture. Here are 10 things that I’m loving right … Read more

I’ve always been charmed by small white lights on porches and trees during winter. They bring warmth, magic, and a welcome glow to the darkest months of the year. When we moved into our new home last year I discovered the Moravian star lights while searching for porch lighting. They were new to me on … Read more