Watercolor lettering by Marlene Franco So, have you set any home goals yet? Many readers told me they used the Home Goals worksheet, filled it out and now have a plan. If you haven’t done it, print the worksheet and spend some time thinking about it today. It’s a simple first step that helps you … Read more

Sponsored by Mohawk At last — a progress update on our new office and the finished flooring. Adding a wall and a door has made the space so much quieter, and the new Mohawk Concertina laminate in Smokey Chestnut has completely refreshed the look. The room now feels calmer, more organized and much more inviting. … Read more

This post is in partnership with World Market After a week of back-to-back snowstorms here in Seattle, we’re all ready for spring. I’ve loved the cozy, stay-at-home vibe—snow like this is rare for us—but the season change has me itching to freshen up the house. Being snowed in actually turned out to be the perfect … Read more

Just before the holidays last year I shared the inspiration for my thirteen‑year‑old son’s bedroom and the new corduroy wingback bed we found for him. The room is small, but we were determined to include a full bed, a desk and a dresser—while keeping the space comfortable and personal. Here’s how the rest of the … Read more

Rifle Paper Co Measuring Cups Every year around this season it surprises me—Christmas is only about ten weeks away. The holidays always seem to sneak up fast. Anyone else suddenly realizing they aren’t ready? (Or are you the kind of person who plans months ahead?) Thanksgiving is just ahead, and I’m hosting dinner at my … Read more

Rug source and similar rugs / Leather Couch / Linen Settee Have you wondered what to hang on your walls and where to place it? After answering reader questions about wall decorating, I wanted to share a practical guide to help you choose and arrange wall decor with confidence. Reader question: Hi! I love your … Read more

@wildflowerhomeblog Wallpaper has a special way of bringing warmth and personality to a space. In our home we already have one wallpapered room — a powder bath with navy and white whale wallpaper — and it adds so much charm and character. I can easily imagine introducing patterned paper into our guest room or a … Read more

Hello friends! This summer has been full of big changes around our home, so I wanted to share a life update and renovation progress. Grab a cup of coffee or tea — this is a longer update with lots of photos and honest details. Before I dive in: HomeBody Gathering Place is open for a … Read more

As I’ve mentioned before, one of the joys of blogging is that it pushes me to try ideas outside my usual creative zone. This fall I accepted a fun challenge: style a set of nesting tables from Pottery Barn in two different ways, without making any permanent changes to them. At first it felt odd—nesting … Read more

Phoebe Howard Design – Coastal Living – Tria Giovan Photography Did you wake up today thinking, “I can’t wait to jump out of bed — it’s going to be a lovely day”? I hope so. Even if Mondays don’t always feel inspiring, I like to cultivate a mindset of seeking loveliness. Today I’m sharing a … Read more