“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” Edith Sitwell Here are five practical and heartening ways to welcome a season of wintering at home, creating warmth, calm and intention for the … Read more

This post was sponsored by PODS® Moving is one of life’s most stressful events — even exciting moves can feel overwhelming. From house hunting and negotiating offers to financing, packing, coordinating transportation, and setting up a new home, each step adds decisions and pressure. Help (or the lack of it) and timing make the process … Read more

Bed provided Overstock.com SLast week I shared our plans to redo my son Luke’s bedroom. He turned 13 this summer and has been asking for updates for a long time. We’d promised this refresh for years, and finally the timing felt right. I’ve been busy with other rooms, but this was the one I really … Read more

HHello! We’re Kylee and Courtney, Melissa’s daughters, and today we’re sharing a simple, refreshing green juice recipe. We’ve had a juicer for years but recently started using it more often. We love discovering healthy, easy recipes, and with St. Patrick’s Day approaching we turned our latest juicing session into a sister juicing party. It was … Read more

You can give way to the grief — or you can give thanks that you loved enough to grieve. — Ann Voskamp There are no words that can fully capture our sorrow or what Jack meant to our family. I’m so sorry — I know this is hard because you loved him, too. For thirteen … Read more

A simple gift given to the mothers at church, arranged with care and thought. My girls — the sweetest daughters any mother could hope for. Their personalities and smiles fill our home with joy. Luke, proud in his band concert outfit — wearing his first tie. When we learned we were expecting a boy after … Read more

I love decorating on a whim. While planning and carefully choosing pieces can work, I tend to prefer using what I already have and letting ideas develop naturally. That approach has been especially helpful after moving into a new home. Of course there are times when buying new items is the right choice, especially when … Read more

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