We love this little corner of our living room. The built-in bench and bookcase are charming, but without a light source the space felt a bit gloomy, especially on winter evenings. Our intention is to eventually install wall sconces throughout the room, but that wasn’t something we could do right before Christmas. Instead, we used … Read more

Residence in Wainscott by Sawyer Berson Y’all—this house. I’m not often left speechless by a home, but sometimes a place captures the heart and takes your breath away. This Wainscott residence in the Hamptons is one of those rare finds. From its shingled exterior to the thoughtful interiors, every detail feels deliberate and inviting. Ready … Read more

I really enjoy holiday entertaining. Do you? Many years ago we hosted a large Christmas party in our old house with over a hundred friends and family. Our 100-year-old English Tudor was ideal for entertaining: spacious rooms allowed guests to wander, mingle, and enjoy the evening. We set up food in the dining room, drinks … Read more

A few months ago I was minding my own business when Cottages & Bungalows magazine reached out to me. I was thrilled — they wanted to feature my easy Christmas mantel! I couldn’t believe it. The mantle they contacted me about was from an earlier year, and although the cover photo isn’t mine, I was … Read more

Pottery Barn Greetings. I’m finally recovering after a long bout with the flu that left me drained and unmotivated. I’ve never been sick for so many days in a row — it was rough. For a while I wondered if I’d ever get back to blogging, but I’m pleased to say I’m back and feeling … Read more

Last summer we decided to refresh our bedroom. It wasn’t that the room wasn’t lovely before — it was — but the paint had been on the walls for many years and we wanted the space to feel more like our own. We still have a few finishing touches to complete, but here’s an update … Read more

This post is sponsored by Mohawk Flooring. If you are new here, last June we began a kitchen remodel. The work isn’t finished yet, but we’ve made steady progress. Although the project began somewhat on a whim, it was grounded in a lot of prior thinking about how we wanted to use our space. After … Read more

Don’t worry, be happy! I ordered a cheerful little sponge with my grocery delivery this week and it’s brightened routine tasks like washing dishes and cleaning the sink. There’s something about that smiling face that makes me hum the “Don’t Worry” song while I work. It’s a small reminder that even in uncertain times we … Read more

Yes, he chews on his name tag sometimes when he needs something to do. Every night Jack curls up in his bed. Yes, it’s his puppy crate, and he adores it. When I say goodnight he’s usually asleep on his back. If I try to take a picture, he’ll open one eye and give me … Read more

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 Merry Christmas, dear friends. If you missed our little Christmas video earlier, it’s embedded below for you to … Read more