>> Gift Guides (click through for the entire guide!) << Happy Monday! I wanted to share that our gift guides and Christmas decorating shop are live and ready to help you find the perfect presents and seasonal decor. We’ve curated a thoughtful selection of great gifts for everyone on your list and chosen charming holiday … Read more

White Oak flooring in a Chevron pattern – Carlisle Wide Plank Floors Flooring sets the tone for a home’s appearance and atmosphere. Hardwood floors are particularly effective at creating warmth and a welcoming feeling. They bring a sense of tradition, craftsmanship, and timeless style. Below are ideas and practical tips for introducing charm and character … Read more

Boston Magazine I love charming staircases. There’s something endlessly appealing about steps: they add character and create an architectural focal point. A sweeping front staircase in an entryway makes a dramatic impression, but I also appreciate a discreet back staircase. My favorite houses are those with both—so you can make a quiet ascent or descent … Read more

Sources and Similar Door Baskets Today I’m sharing updated before-and-after photos from projects we completed in the entry and living room. The “before” images are from when we moved in nearly three years ago — we actually bought the house furnished — and the progress since then has been gradual but meaningful. During last year’s … Read more

We’re approaching the two-year mark since we moved into this house. Some days it feels like we’ve been here forever; other times it still feels new, as if the house and I are gradually becoming friends. Last summer, our first full season here, I discovered a large old lacecap hydrangea in the backyard. It felt … Read more

Chair // Rug // Lamps // Bamboo Shades // Brass Lamp Cordless lamps are one of my favorite home essentials. They provide a soft, warm glow wherever you need light—without an outlet nearby or a cord dangling where it shouldn’t. I use cordless lamps throughout our house: on the fireplace mantel, on the rattan cart … Read more

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Carefree Summer Last week I took a day off and even turned down a conference call with HGTV designer David Bromstad so I could spend uninterrupted time with my son. I shut down the computer, turned off my phone, and we enjoyed a full day together without screens. Finding space for a true summer break … Read more

Hardwood floor inspiration via Design Sponge {Exquisite Surfaces} This post is sponsored by Mohawk Flooring. Are you dreaming of new flooring? The floor you choose shapes the entire look and feel of a home. It influences decorating choices, traffic flow, and plans for future updates. Often we inherit the existing floors and live with them … Read more

Rattan Daybed Source When we first found our house and began planning the living room, we pictured a window bench along one wall. As the design evolved, we decided a freestanding daybed would be more versatile—providing extra seating, a cozy place for naps and reading, and an occasional guest bed for visiting family. The room’s … Read more