HHello, friend! What a week it has been. We moved Courtney’s furniture in this morning and finally finished most of the heavy lifting—yay! With so much focus on the move, I forgot to publish the Home Style Saturdays post on time. Oops. Moving is always an ordeal, but all things considered it went smoothly. There … Read more

1. World Market 2. (Similar) 3. West Elm 4. Barn Light Electric 5. High Street Market 6. House of Antique Hardware 7. High Street Market 8. Anthropologie 9. High Street Market Gather is a regular column by contributor Courtney Michaels, featuring a curated selection of design inspiration discovered across the web. In this edition of … Read more

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Cafe Curtain Details // Kitchen Lamp, Hardware, and More Sources Happy first week of fall — it’s time for the cozy season! Welcome to a fall tour of our main floor. We moved into this home three years ago in the fall of 2021 after selling our Seattle house and downsizing to the coast. That … Read more

Sources: Reversible mud cloth blanket // Battery operated window candle with timer // Blue and white stamped pillow Today I’m sharing my favorite battery-operated window candles, the unexpected features I love, and why this simple tradition feels so meaningful. Years ago, as newlyweds, my husband and I drove past a house that glowed from the … Read more

So, it’s definitely time for another kitchen update. The end of summer and the start of the school year are always hectic here, but I’m ready to get back on track. I’m thrilled with how the kitchen is shaping up—I love it so far. When I last shared progress, the grout and faucet were installed … Read more

BHG Do you enjoy summer entertaining? Some summers I love hosting backyard gatherings; other years the yard feels less inviting and we don’t entertain much. Aside from a few firepit evenings and a couple of Fourth of July get-togethers, our backyard has mostly been quiet. The reason? It doesn’t feel private or cozy—yet. We’re hoping … Read more

HHello! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We spent time in Portland for a couple of birthday celebrations and just returned last night. It was a quick trip but so good to reconnect with friends we hadn’t seen in years. Today is the big day. As I mentioned in my recent kitchen update post, … Read more

1) Clean the Kitchen 2) Tidy the Front Porch 3) Complete a Simple DIY Project 4) Add Some Texture 5) Organize a Drawer 6) Get a New Plant 7) Set the Table 8) Declutter Your Tools 9) Paint Something 10) Add Hooks Related Posts: 25 Ways to Restyle Your Home How to Decorate (room-by-room inspiration) … Read more

Hello, tufted girlie chair. My how pretty you look today! One of the goals for my home office makeover was to turn it from merely a workspace into a retreat — a place to step away from the bustle of the rest of the house and actually relax while getting work done. My daughters and … Read more