After Christmas my mantel felt a little lonely, so I did what always brightens my mood and refreshes the house: I puttered. Gathering a few cheerful items from around the home was my mini decorating therapy for the week. The result? Goodbye winter slump, hello spring. Below I’ll share what’s on the mantel, along with … Read more

    1. Ikat Pillow  2. Paint Chip Placemats  3. Star Spangled Spatula  4. Nautical Stamps  5. Whale Tongs  6. Nautical Beach Towel  7. Beach Chair … Ilove shopping for fun pieces for my home. I’m always searching for inspiring, design-driven shops that offer fresh, unique items. Over the years I’ve become a big fan of online shopping—not just for the … Read more

I enjoy wandering through shops, and it had been a while since my last visit to Anthropologie. Today I’m sharing a virtual shopping stroll with photos I took in the store. Enjoy the tour and a few finds that caught my eye. Click HERE for a roundup of my favorites from the sale that runs … Read more

Hi there, friend! What are your plans for the weekend? I’m in a pre-fall nesting mood and have a few cozy home ideas on my mind. Unfortunately, my new blog and newsletter service is still having issues delivering emails. If you’re wondering why you haven’t received one in a while, I am still here — … Read more

Loveseat Source (in the mist performance double stripe fabric). What a delightful start to spring—my new striped loveseat arrived two months early. Buying a couch felt like a big decision because it will sit at the heart of our home for years, so I wanted to be sure I truly loved it. Furniture can be … Read more

Christmas Decorating Ideas I’ve created a dedicated gallery that gathers years of Christmas decorating ideas in one convenient place. It includes a wide range of posts covering holiday decorating inspiration, practical housecleaning tips for the season, tours of past Christmas-decorated rooms, printable gift tags and wrapping ideas, plus a variety of creative projects to help … Read more

Calling all plant lovers — whether you think of yourself as a proud plant parent or a former plant killer who’s learning the ropes! I used to lose a few plants, but lately I’ve had more successes than failures. Plants need attention and care, and with a few simple rituals you can help them thrive. … Read more

Sponsored by Stearns & Foster Coastal Cottage Bedroom Makeover Recently I’ve been sharing how I’ve been rearranging and refreshing spaces around our home. Last week I showed the “before” of our guest room refresh and promised to share the “after.” Here it is: our coastal cottage bedroom makeover. I love the new look. I didn’t … Read more

Fall nesting is the slow art of evolving our home with the season. Do you sense it where you live — the coolness creeping into the air, the light softening, the leaves beginning to change? For me, fall has always been the season to turn inward and tend to home. It’s a time to slow … Read more

Have you ever shopped so far ahead of an occasion that you later forgot where you stashed the presents and cards? It happens to many of us. Today I’m sharing practical tips to help you stay organized for gift giving, so you can find what you need when the moment arrives. Gift Organization Tips Start … Read more