Isn’t Jack handsome with his new spring haircut? I certainly think so. He was a little miffed about being left at the groomer for his trim. At first, he didn’t see what the big deal was about getting a haircut. Then he caught his reflection in the mirror and suddenly understood — he looked very … Read more

Homebody Doormat Source Before we dive into Fall Nesting and doormats, I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss a few recent posts when my email newsletter glitched. If you missed my sponsored post about Who Gives a Crap, or my posts linked below, you can catch up on the blog. I didn’t go MIA … Read more

Today I’m sharing simple, charming Thanksgiving table decorating ideas you can recreate with items you already own. These examples are meant to spark inspiration and help you create a look that feels personal and welcoming. Sources for many items are listed at the end of the post. If you missed yesterday’s inspiration board and source … Read more

Paper Clutter Organization With two self-employed parents running start-ups from home, plus taxes, receipts, a family of five, a middle-schooler in sports and regular household tasks, paper clutter became a real problem here. If you live in a busy household, you probably aren’t surprised. When I began a home transformation project last January, my goal … Read more

Source: Rattan Tray Cyber Monday and Black Friday Deals 2023 Many of the Black Friday deals below remain available for Cyber Monday. Black Friday is approaching, and here are early deals I’ve spotted so you can plan ahead before the holiday rush. This post will be updated as new deals appear, so consider bookmarking it … Read more

House & Home JI prefer to let the Christmas season unfold slowly and be savored, much like how I enjoy autumn. I don’t follow the rule that decorating for Christmas must wait until after Thanksgiving. That timetable doesn’t fit how our family likes to celebrate. It’s not just about deadlines or blogging—although I do those … Read more

White Paint Finding the right white paint can feel surprisingly difficult. A white that looks perfect in one home may look off in another because of light, surrounding colors, and the age of the house. I’ve painted several homes and tried multiple whites on woodwork and cabinets, so I wanted to share what worked best … Read more

With spring here and summer approaching, I’m excited to spend more time outdoors. In the coastal Pacific Northwest where I live, the months from May through October are wonderful for relaxing outside. I’m often asked about the items I use outdoors, so I gathered many of them here in one place to make it easy … Read more

Raise your hand if you have dogs. Keep your hand up if you’d like a clean home and still enjoy furry companions. We have four doodles in our family; two live here full time and two visit. That means a lot of fluff, but we’ve learned practical ways to keep our home comfortable, tidy, and … Read more

I have always loved gallery walls. A gallery wall is essentially a curated collage of art, photographs and objects used to decorate a wall. I appreciate them when they’re casually arranged and when they’re neatly organized. They can feel fresh and modern or classic and traditional. There’s no single “right” way to build one: use … Read more