One of my favorite parts of autumn is looking forward to Christmas. I know Thanksgiving hasn’t happened yet, but there’s a special pleasure in anticipating the season — especially when there’s still time to plan and decorate slowly and enjoy the process. Last year I intentionally kept my holiday decorating very simple and it was … Read more

I love the gentle sounds that fill our home. Laughter is my favorite, but when the house is quiet I take pleasure in birdsong outside the windows, wind moving through the trees, the rustle of palm leaves near the porch, soft background music, the steady bubble of my oil diffuser, and the delicate tinkling of … Read more

This post is in partnership with Wayfair The countdown to the holidays is on. With Thanksgiving next week and Christmas just a few weeks away, we’ve been getting our home ready for hosting and celebrating the season — with help from Wayfair. Preparing early has made everything feel calmer and more enjoyable. *** Click here … Read more

Today I’m excited to share the newest additions to our coastal cottage living room. When we moved into this home four years ago it was already furnished, which made it easy to downsize comfortably and postpone furniture decisions until the right time. Because this room is small but important, we didn’t want to rush the … Read more

When I lived in Portland I used to pass this charming carriage-house-style garage frequently. Its quaint design always caught my eye, and I realized I hadn’t shared it here before. This little structure is more than a place to park a car — its character and proportions make it feel like a tiny home. With … Read more

So, I’m not really into owls. Mostly they kind of scare me. Their large eyes and silent ways make them a little unnerving. That said, I’m not completely against them. When I found a small ceramic owl at the Seattle Goodwill for $1.99, I decided it would make a cute pencil cup and bought it. … Read more

REarlier I encouraged everyone to remember that hospitality and joy aren’t canceled and suggested decorating front porches. I took my own advice and decorated mine — a small, simple display that brings us a lot of happiness and hopefully brightens the street for neighbors too. A copper pot filled with vivid mums and a few … Read more

Striped Gray Ruffle Duvet Cover + Shams // Wall Sconce // Similar Grain Sack Blue Stripe Pillow // Blue Floral Coverlet // Cane Bed // Blue and White Bowls on Wall The nights have turned chilly on our little island, so I’ve started making small updates to our “winter cottage bedroom.” You might be surprised … Read more

Sources: Jute Wrapped Chandelier with Shades (lots of shade options) // Patterned Rug (Ocean/Gold color) // Rattan Dining Chairs – Similar mine were from here but out of stock // Blue Striped Slipcovers (Downey Blue fabric) // Parsons Dining Chairs A carved vintage wooden swan has found a new home in our living room, and I … Read more

This post is sponsored by Blue Apron It’s surprising how disorienting it feels when painters and contractors turn your home upside down. Even though I’m excited to start new projects, it’s awkward to move through a room when furniture is covered in plastic or shoved into another space. Knowing the painters were coming, we took … Read more