So yesterday we talked about open storage ideas, but today I want to share clever ways to hide a TV. Some people aren’t bothered by a visible television, while others prefer to tuck it away behind doors or decorative covers when it’s not in use. Which do you prefer: a TV out in the open … Read more

One of the things I love most about blogging is the vibrant community of women I’ve met. I’ve been fortunate to connect and collaborate with many talented people in blogland. With the challenges of today’s economy, there’s no better time to support one another—blogging truly becomes real life, and that connection means so much. Everyone … Read more

Hello, friends! Our contractors have been hard at work on our beach house kitchen remodel and the Tiny Cottage addition. Even though I call it our beach house, this is our daily home — and it truly feels like a vacation every day. We live near the San Juan Islands, a beautiful area that’s easy … Read more

Farmhouse Cottage Featuring: Wendy Posard & Associates Friends, I think I’ve discovered my dream farmhouse cottage. While searching for ideas for summer projects, I stumbled across this gem and instantly fell in love. Seeing these images felt like my heart stopped. Could I love this any more? The scalloped siding, the welcoming porch, the classic … Read more

New England Home With summer arriving in just a few days, I’m making the usual seasonal changes around the house. I’m shifting to lighter fabrics, introducing a fresher color palette, bringing in more flowers and adding natural, seasonal accents that feel bright and welcoming. The past months spent at home have given me time to … Read more

This post is sponsored by Brother We’ve been enjoying cooking in our newly remodeled kitchen for the past eight months. During the remodel we often cooked outside or used an electric skillet in the laundry room, so having a dedicated space for daily meals is a real pleasure. We try to eat at home as … Read more

Christmas House Tour This post shares a tour of my Christmas-decorated home from 2011. Much has changed since then, but I still love revisiting these memories. You can find my 2013 Christmas House Tour in a later post and photos of the whole house in a separate tour. . . . . . . . … Read more

Do you have a summer house? This is the season when social feeds fill with photos of friends heading to vacation homes or exotic destinations. It’s exciting to see, but if you aren’t traveling, remember: the home you live in can be your best getaway. With a few simple updates, you can turn your everyday … Read more

This Monday Mood Board is inspired by my real-life bedroom. It’s a work in progress, so I call it a collected cottage bedroom mood board. Focusing on a mood for your home is my favorite way to design—there are no hard rules, and the result is personal and meaningful to how you want your space … Read more

Want to make your own bed canopy? We made one for our daughter’s room about five years ago and it turned out adorable. Besides adding a soft, decorative layer, it cleverly hid an awkward window behind the bed (I pulled the fabric back slightly so you can see where the window frame sits). Our design … Read more