>> Gift Guides (click through for the entire guide!) << Happy Monday! Our curated gift guides and Christmas decorating shop are live and ready to help you with holiday shopping. We’ve gathered thoughtful gift ideas for everyone on your list and selected charming holiday decor to make your home feel festive. Whether you’re buying for … Read more

If you’re making a last-minute wish list this holiday season, consider asking Santa for the book Make Room for What You Love. I wrote it, so I may be biased, but it truly helped me simplify and organize my home and life, and I hope it will inspire you in the same way. Each January … Read more

Can you believe Thanksgiving is only a couple of weeks away? For many this season is joyful, but it can also be difficult for those who won’t be with family or loved ones. If you’re feeling the weight of the year, a little warmth and attention to your surroundings can help. With so much uncertainty … Read more

Gluten-free + vegan chocolate chunk cookies with walnuts One of our favorite comforts during quarantine has been baking cookies. Being gluten-free, I found many of my old favorites didn’t quite taste the same, which is fine most of the time—but sometimes you just want something truly delicious. These cookies are the answer. After experimenting, I … Read more

This post is in partnership with Wayfair A few well-chosen accessories can completely change the feel of a room. When I shop, I prefer timeless pieces that will work with my style for years. Choosing versatile items makes rearranging and seasonal updates much easier. The best finds are those that look right no matter the … Read more

This post was created in partnership with TIKI® brand. All photos and opinions are my own! I love creating special backyard spaces. My little “secret garden” corner is still a work in progress, but I imagine it lush and full of plants — a private oasis for relaxing or hosting friends. You don’t need a … Read more

“Our dwellings—both our home and body—are intricately connected.Each has the potential to inspire the other to be its very best. Our dwellings will impact our overall wellness and sense of well-being, each like a vessel that can be filled or depleted by our daily choices and habits.” — from the brand new book Dwelling by … Read more

Our new house Story time! Six months ago we bought a beach house, and now it’s the place we call home every day. That means so much to us. Years ago my parents owned a beach house on the Oregon Coast that became our family vacation spot. They remodeled it from top to bottom into … Read more

Click here for above sources Welcome to our Coastal Cottage Kitchen reveal. After months of planning and a nine-month renovation, we’re finally ready to share the finished kitchen and dining area. It feels “done enough” to invite you in and show how we transformed this small island cottage into a cozy, functional space perfect for … Read more

HHello! Is this thing on? Hi, friends — it’s been a while! I’ve missed you. Things have been busy here as I balanced several projects that all landed within the same few weeks. Crazy times, but all is well at home. After dealing with the blog outages in 2018 (you may have noticed the site … Read more