So, we are a few days into the new year. Are you still excited about decluttering and organizing, or feeling unsure about committing to get organized this year? Sometimes the best motivation comes from clearly seeing the positive results a little effort can bring. If you need encouragement, consider focusing on tangible benefits: more calm … Read more

Hello, friends! I wanted to pop in to say hi and wish a happy Fourth of July and Independence Day to my American readers. We had company visiting recently — and I’m loving our freshly refreshed guest room — so we’ve been spending time together relaxing on the patio and wandering around town, enjoying perfect … Read more

Living with Swine Referring back to my 2011 Home Goals, I wanted to share how many “swine walls” remain to be painted in my house by showing some before photos. Yes, it’s a Monday morning update — thrilling, I know. I’m not sure whether these photos will motivate me or make me feel defeated. So … Read more

  I love chairs. Chairs with personality brighten a room and brighten my mood. Over the years I’ve collected more than a few, and honestly I often have far too many chairs in the house. Lately I’ve been lending some to our church, so our home feels a touch under-furnished — which conveniently gives me … Read more

Happy Monday! I received several lovely comments and questions last week about the curtain I hung in the doorway of my entry, so I wanted to share more about why I added it and offer a bit of inspiration. I actually hung this curtain over the holidays. It was an idea I had considered for … Read more

I took a little trip to the market the other day. There’s a market in Poulsbo not far from home that I enjoy visiting. It’s mostly food, but they have a charming flower section. Seeing those spring blooms brightened my mood—so many lovely colors and varieties of flowers and greenery. I kept picking up stems, … Read more

House Beautiful House Beautiful Remodeling Center House Beautiful House Beautiful Coziness Action Step: Bring the furniture in a little closer. When everything is spread out too far, it will never feel cozy. What makes a living room cozy to you? Each of these rooms feels cozy for different reasons—warm lighting, comfortable seating arrangements, layered textiles, … Read more

Oh my — isn’t this pantry from Honey & Fitz simply gorgeous? If my pantry looked this organized and pretty, I would happily spend time in there all day. I can’t stop looking at it. While browsing blogs this week I came across several inspiring posts. I loved a soothing color palette used in a … Read more

Mint Snowman Marshmallows by I Am A Food Blog Coconut Chai Eggnog by Sea Salted Sunshine DIY Cookie Cutters from Coca Cola Cans by Handmade Charlotte Winter Cider Sangria Candy Cane Mini Donuts by Paper N Stitch Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider Snowflake Pepper Cookies by Fork and Flower Shop pre-made Christmas Treats in my shop … Read more

@oldsilvershed Happy Memorial Day Weekend, friends. In this special Patriotic Decor edition of Strolls and Scrolls, we pause to honor those who gave their lives for our freedom and the families who sacrificed alongside them. Sunday Strolls + Scrolls is a series celebrating interior and exterior spaces that caught my eye while browsing the web. … Read more