Hey friends! Welcome—come on in. I’m sharing what I’ve been doing with our holiday decorating so far, even though I haven’t finished everything yet. This year I’ve kept things simple, and I still need to wrap up the trees and the entry. Real life gets in the way sometimes, but I’m glad you stopped by … Read more

Can you believe the holiday season is basically here? I don’t feel ready yet—my house certainly isn’t—but there’s still time. To get into the spirit of giving, I’ve included a giveaway below. Who is hosting Thanksgiving this year (for my U.S. readers) or who hosted Thanksgiving (for my Canadian readers)? I’m hosting this year and … Read more

This post was prepared in partnership with Blue Apron TThe past few weeks have been especially busy at our house. Between writing and launching a book, ongoing home projects, and church activities, our family has been juggling a lot. Those intense seasons come and go for most of us, and if we want to keep … Read more

1. Floral Je T’aime Card 2. You’re the Bee’s Knees 3. Be Mine Valentine’s Card 4. Lost Without You 5. Fox Valentine’s Card Sweet Valentine’s Day Cards Valentine’s Day is just a week away — a perfect little nudge to plan something thoughtful for someone you love. These charming cards offer simple inspiration: delicate florals, … Read more

Lee Ann Thornton in House Beautiful II enjoy studying room photos to spot design ideas and practical tips to bring into my own home. A memorable room is less about expensive renovations and more about thoughtful choices you can adapt on a smaller scale. Below are lessons this kitchen teaches that you can use to … Read more

House & Home Finally, we will be starting construction on our kitchen in just a few weeks. After a long process slowed by limited time and budget, the project is finally happening. I’m thrilled to say that by the holidays this year we hope to be enjoying our new kitchen. Below are the inspiration photos … Read more

At first glance, hanging oars or paddles in an X shape on a wall sounds simple. In practice, though, it takes a bit more thought than just arranging two pieces in an X. I discovered an easy, low‑profile method that requires no visible brackets, hooks, or hardware. Here’s how I hung my flea market paddles … Read more

Design Sponge One of the things we love about our new house is the solid wood doors. In our previous home the hollow-core doors were the standard, so it’s been a pleasure to rediscover the weight, texture, and satisfying sound of a real wood door closing. We plan to update the door hardware eventually — … Read more

New England Home | Interior design: Lisa Tharp, Lisa Tharp Design | Photo Michael J. Lee Fall nesting tip: bring your walls to life. Hang the art. Homes that display artwork reflecting the family’s personality and memories feel warmer, more lived-in and loved. Isn’t that the feeling we want for our fall home? So go … Read more

Just stopping by to share something I’m really excited about: The Bloom Workshop. Created and hosted by Michaela and Ashley, The Bloom Workshop brings hands-on creative education to beautiful venues across the country. These events focus on practical skills—blogging, social media, photography, styling and interior design—presented in ways that help creative entrepreneurs move their blogs … Read more