Awhile back I mentioned a creative event I’m excited to be part of called Bloom Bash. The event takes place in Seattle this October, and I’m honored to be the keynote speaker at this two-day workshop. Bloom Bash is designed for women who dream of launching or growing a creative business and want to learn … Read more

Martha Stewart I have always enjoyed living in smaller homes and finding clever ways to use every inch. When I lived in a tiny English cottage, optimizing space became a fun challenge — a puzzle to solve. Every item needed a place, and creating thoughtful storage solutions made the house work well for our family. … Read more

Hi friends! It’s been a long week — or at least it felt that way to me. I wrote this on Saturday, so by the time you read it it might be Sunday. Either way, today feels like the start of a fresh new week. This photo of Jack was taken just seconds before he … Read more

It is almost time for holiday parties! I’ve always loved hosting gatherings. In fact, it’s one of my best tricks for keeping the house tidy — once an invitation goes out, I’m motivated to straighten things up. Whether the event is large or small, I follow a simple routine that helps me create a warm, … Read more

DIY Desk Have an old door taking up space? Consider turning it into a stylish, functional desk. Repurposing a door into a desk is an affordable, creative way to add character to a home office, studio, or craft room. This desk was inspired by a beautiful home office and studio shared by Meredith Perdue, whose … Read more

Do you have a corner of your home that invites creativity? Maybe it’s a whole room, a table, a shelf or a cabinet dedicated to projects. Much of my home feels like a creative canvas, but when it comes to actually starting a craft or art project I tend to be more motivated and enjoy … Read more

A Nancy Meyers–Inspired Coastal Cottage Christmas Many people say my decorating feels like a blend of Nancy Meyers films and coastal cottage charm, and I always take that as a wonderful compliment. The homes in her movies—think The Holiday, Something’s Gotta Give, or It’s Complicated—have an effortless warmth that feels both comfortable and lived-in. At … Read more

Hi friends — a quick update before we dive in: the blog went down briefly and this post along with its comments disappeared. The site is back up now thanks to our tech helper, and while I’m sad to have lost your comments, I’m glad we recovered the content. Below is the original post on … Read more

Paper Organization Ideas via BH&G I need to get better organized. Life at our house is busy: we juggle businesses, volunteer work, weekly events, three children, two dogs and all the daily details that come with it. Over the past months we’ve slowly put systems in place to manage everything more effectively. Progress has been … Read more

One of my favorite ways to decorate for winter and the holidays is with mini trees. I love scattering them around the house to add charm and warmth. Over the years I’ve used all kinds: bottlebrush trees, pre-lit tabletop trees, paper trees, mercury glass trees and more. They’re simple, versatile and make every room feel … Read more