Give Thanks: Country Living Sorry for the delay in announcing the winners of my all-day giveaway. My blog experienced a glitch that prevented me from viewing comments beyond the first hundred, which made contacting winners chosen by a random generator in the 200s, 300s, and even 600s difficult. Special thanks to Darcy for finding a … Read more
Each year we gather our favorite gift ideas for the home and for the people you care about most. We enjoyed curating selections for our Gift Guides 2024 and are excited to share them with you. Our readers look forward to these guides annually, so consider this a thoughtful, time-saving resource—bookmark or pin this page … Read more
I’m often asked how we keep our house feeling clean. It isn’t always perfectly tidy here (no paid help), but we rely on simple systems that make the home feel fresh and manageable—despite dogs and visiting toddlers. Below are seven practical ways we keep our home clean enough to feel welcoming and calm. This post … Read more
I truly enjoy intentional, meaningful entertaining. I like to create an atmosphere where thoughtful details are considered and pretty tables are set. The house is tidied up and guests feel welcomed, but the setting is never intimidating or overly formal. For me, the purpose of entertaining isn’t to perform or impress — it’s to create … Read more
New England Home BThis week’s bout of flu knocked me off my feet and derailed my plans. I had intended to wrap up the holidays, dive into some nesting projects, and catch up on blogging. Instead I’ve been confined to bed with fever, chills and a persistent cough. It’s been a rough start to January, … Read more
Wood Beaded Chandelier Late this summer I brought a few new and secondhand pieces into our bedroom and I haven’t had a chance to share them here yet. With fall approaching, I thought an update about the room would be perfect. If you missed my earlier posts, one of my best recent finds was a … Read more
Hello friends! How was your week? If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen a little sneak peek of what was happening at my house yesterday — I was so excited to share it. While sorting through old drafts this week I realized I never published this post about our trip to Butchart … Read more
Sarah’s Summer House – Sarah Richardson HGTV Sarah’s Summer House Beach Cottage Decorating I’m thrilled to share the news: Sarah’s Summer House is debuting in the U.S. this Saturday. Fans of Sarah’s House will be excited to see this summer-focused series, which originally aired in Canada under the title Sarah’s Cottage. If you enjoy … Read more
This post was sponsored by PODS® Hello friends — I’m back with the second half of my top ten moving tips. If you missed the first five, check out Part One to catch up. Below are practical, real-world ideas that helped our family stay organized and sane during a recent move. Pin this post so … Read more
Most decorating books, blogs, websites and magazines focus on products and design trends — the latest, the most popular, the most photogenic items and techniques for updating your home. They deliver glossy spreads filled with homes that appear picture perfect, staged to look flawless for the camera. Those images are powerful: they inspire readers, sell … Read more