Do you have a signature scent for your home, or a favorite seasonal fragrance you return to every year? Last week I mixed a “Lavender Vanilla + Lime” linen spray to freshen our sheets and towels. It smells like a late spring day—light, clean, and so refreshing. The simple recipe is below. I’ve mentioned before … Read more

New England Home Magazine House Beautiful A red, white, and blue room instantly feels like a holiday retreat. These charming spaces put me in the mood for summer. I really miss the color red — I love it. There’s something timeless about this palette: crisp white provides a fresh backdrop, navy anchors the design, and … Read more

After the Christmas Home Tour Sometimes I have to laugh at myself. I see so many people whose homes are still perfectly decorated — shiny and pretty — hosting parties, leisurely crafting, baking their favorite Christmas cookies, and wrapping gifts with cute paper and bows. That is clearly how things look at my house! We’re … Read more

Click here for above sources (and find more below!) Welcome to our Spring Decor Shop! If you’re as ready as I am for spring to arrive, you’ll love these fresh ideas and charming accessories. I’ve already had tulips on display for weeks and have been transitioning my home from winter to spring little by little. … Read more

Fresh greenery is one of my favorite holiday accents. It’s a simple, natural way to make a home feel warm and festive. While I often use faux garland because it lasts and is low-maintenance, I always like to include a touch of real greenery gathered from the yard or a garden center. This year I … Read more

One of my favorite ways to decorate for winter and the holidays is with mini trees. I love placing small trees throughout the house to add warmth, texture, and a festive touch. Over the years I’ve collected many styles — bottlebrush trees, pre-lit tabletop trees, paper trees, mercury glass trees and simple evergreen sprigs — … Read more

I love hanging baskets on my door for seasonal flowers. They make it simple to swap in a spring bouquet, some cut branches, or plant clippings from the yard. Our basket hangs from a ribbon tucked between the two parts of the front Dutch door. We even had a similar spring door basket at our … Read more

It’s time to announce the four winners who each receive a $50 HomeGoods gift card to shop for their Mom Caves. We’re thrilled for these readers—please join us in congratulating them! The winners’ comments are linked to their blogs when available. If you see your name listed, congratulations! Winners, please email your mailing address so … Read more

House Beautiful When was the last time you truly updated your master bedroom? Lately I’ve been asking myself that very question. House Beautiful We moved into our house fairly recently, yet I’ve had the same bedding for nearly ten years. It was good quality, so it has held up well and remains classic and neutral. … Read more

Last week I had the chance to tour the 2016 HGTV Dream Home in Florida in person. It was a special invitation from Glidden, and I brought my daughter Courtney so we could enjoy the visit together. After following and writing about previous Dream Homes for years, getting inside one of these houses and seeing … Read more