Hardiplank Shiplap Kitchen Greetings! After revealing my galley kitchen, I received many questions about specific design choices. I’m thrilled by the positive response and glad you liked the result. I’ll share a full before-and-after and a kitchen design post later, but for now I’ll address several details readers have asked about, starting with the wall … Read more

Do you have a dream house? Have you ever pictured a dream house — the place you would buy in an instant if cost and logistics weren’t factors? I certainly have, though I suspect I imagine several different dream homes depending on the day. Deciding on just one would be difficult. The charming home pictured … Read more

I wanted to share a progress update on our Christmas porch. The recent rainy weather has made things a bit gray, but I managed to take some photos of how the porch is shaping up. Although our house has a single front porch, it almost feels like two distinct spaces—one at the main entry and … Read more

Home Bloggers! From left to right: Julia, Sarah, AnNicole, Beckie, me, Kimm, Kimba, Sandy, Rhoda, Layla, and Kate photo (above) courtesy of Layla disclaimer: the women in this photo were the ones in the hall at Blissdom at the time we took the photo. There are many other wonderful home bloggers and decorators! As I … Read more

  II love chairs. Chairs with character make a room feel alive, and I’ve always collected pieces that say something about the space. Admittedly, that means I often have more chairs than I strictly need. Recently I loaned several of my favorites to our church, so the chair count at home dropped and I’m suddenly … Read more

I have always appreciated the balance of form and function in design. When everyday, practical items are also attractive, routine tasks like cooking, cleaning, and tidying become more enjoyable. When functional pieces are pretty enough to display and the home still feels organized and cohesive, that’s a dream for anyone who loves decor. Each autumn … Read more

I’ve always been drawn to botanical art. Like real plants and flowers, botanical prints bring warmth and a fresh touch of greenery to any room. They work beautifully year-round, and with spring approaching, they feel especially uplifting. Below I’m sharing some botanical pieces I love — several are similar to artwork I have displayed at … Read more

I was browsing The Inspired Room book this weekend and noticed how many of the same decor pieces and furniture still work in my home. Over the years I’ve received so many messages from readers who recognize items I already own and see how I style them in different ways. My goal is to show … Read more

Seabrook is an utterly charming coastal town, full of homes with character. I adore weathered beach cottages — they remind me of Nantucket dreams but are much closer to home. After a drive or walk through neighborhoods like this, I often come away inspired, imagining small changes I could make or larger ideas for the … Read more

Hello friends — Courtney here. I’m getting married this summer and we’ve been knee-deep in planning. It’s been an exciting few months and I can hardly believe the big day is almost here! Many of you on Instagram have asked for wedding ideas and planning tips, so I’ll be sharing details and photos along the … Read more