I spent last week in Portland visiting my sister while my son and nephew attended camp. One of the highlights of the trip was antique shopping at a few favorite stores. I came home with several fun finds, but I was particularly thrilled about an old, rickety green ladder I discovered. Ladders have been showing … Read more

Dishes and Napkins Welcome to a few cozy scenes from our fall kitchen. My daughter Courtney and I recently styled the space for a brand video we filmed for Instagram, and we thought it would be fun to share some of the photos here. Baking (and eating) a cake together while making coffee is always … Read more

  CHECK OUT PART ONE OF THE TOUR! If you missed the first part of this home tour, you can read it on the blog where the original feature appeared. That post offers additional photos and design notes that complement this second installment. Together, the two parts give a fuller sense of the house’s style, … Read more

Create a warm focal point for cool fall evenings. You don’t need a fireplace to bring cozy, inviting energy into a room. Cluster candles in an old metal pot for an instant centerpiece that feels lived-in and stylish. For added charm, weave a string of soft twinkle lights through the arrangement to boost the glow … Read more

Just a quick note: my new book is currently available at a 50% discount for a limited time. UPDATE: The 50% discount is now available on Amazon for a short window. If you missed the Barnes & Noble offer, you can preorder your discounted copy on Amazon and it will be shipped when the book … Read more

I’m sharing a spring mantel refresh inspired by some unexpected secondhand finds. One sunny weekend my husband and I took a short coastal day trip to La Conner after visiting a local garden nursery. While browsing a thrift shop we discovered two charming brass pheasants with beautiful detailing and decided they were coming home with … Read more

This post created in partnership with World Market. The projects and opinions are my own. H Happy New Year! I hope you had a lovely holiday with family and friends. I’m excited to start the year in a new house and to share updates about what’s happening here. This week I’ll post a current “state … Read more

Advent Calendars I know it might feel early to think about Christmas, but it’s just a little over eight weeks away. I don’t want to rush through fall, yet I like to be ready so I can truly savor the season when it arrives. Preparing ahead is part of my fall nesting ritual. An advent … Read more

HGTV Since Valentine’s Day is just a couple of weeks away, and my goal this month is to bring more ambience into our home, I want to share a few practical ideas for creating romance at home. Are you blushing or cringing? Life gets busy — kids, work, errands, pets — and it’s easy for … Read more

Remember when we admired the stunning house from the film Something’s Gotta Give? I recently discovered a collection of beautiful rooms featured on Lonny that instantly brought those movie-set vibes to mind. The editors at Lonny, like many of us, clearly appreciate the warm, lived-in elegance often seen in Nancy Meyers films. I wanted to … Read more