A while back I was scrolling through Facebook Marketplace and came across a vintage blue-and-white platter that stopped me in my tracks. It was too far away for me to pick up, so I let it go — but it kept nagging at me. I hadn’t seen that pattern before, so I did a little … Read more

Rattan Serving Cart (on sale!) // Brass Ceiling Light // (see more sources at end of post) A few weeks ago I had an unexpected moment of inspiration that led me to buy a rattan serving cart—and I couldn’t be happier with it. When we planned our kitchen and dining room, I hadn’t intended to … Read more

Summertime in the Pacific Northwest is especially delightful when the sun comes out. Lately we’ve been enjoying some beautiful, sunny days, and that bright weather has been influencing how I think about the rooms in our home. Our house has large windows across the back that let in generous amounts of natural light year-round. That … Read more

Paper Clutter Organization With two self-employed parents running startup businesses from home, managing taxes, receipts, schedules for a family of five, and the demands of a busy middle school athlete, paper clutter had become a constant challenge. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. When I began a home refresh last January, my goal wasn’t … Read more

You can purchase the downloadable Lovely Life Seasonal Planner here! Days seem to fly by, and without intention it’s easy to move from one season to the next without truly savoring any of them. Taking small, deliberate steps to shape our days makes a big difference in how we experience life. Even as empty nesters … Read more

Finally—my new dining room lantern has arrived! One glance at the photos shows I picked a different lantern than I originally considered, and I am absolutely in love with it. You might remember I received a gift card from Apartment Guide to refresh a corner of my home. Shopping with that gift card felt like … Read more

1. Wooden Heart Spoon 2. Salt & Pepper Card 3. Chevron Striped Throw Blanket 4. I Love You Card 5. Happy Stripe Pillow Cover 6. Floral Sketch Chalkboard Tags Gather is a regular column highlighting thoughtful, stylish finds from around the web. Curated by Courtney Michaels, an interior design intern at Maison Luxe in Seattle. … Read more

Do you ever feel like your house doesn’t look or feel the way you want? Beyond aesthetics, what most of us really want is a home that feels like a sanctuary—a peaceful refuge that restores and inspires. Everyone deserves that. The atmosphere of your home affects your well-being more than you might realize. When we … Read more

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