Coastal Living Red, white and blue stripes—perfectly patriotic with a coastal vibe. Striped rugs on porches add an instant seaside charm. Striped trim on curtains brings a subtle, lively touch. A simple striped rug paired with a striped pillow creates a cohesive, cheerful look. Black and white striped walls can feel bold; used sparingly they … Read more

Even though I’m holding on to summer weather as long as I can here in Seattle, I’m feeling the pull of autumn more each day. The cooler mornings, the softer light, and the urge to slow down make this season one of my favorites. One of the things I love most about fall is creating … Read more

Gingerbread House // Lamp // Cafe Curtain Details // More Sources When I imagined a cozy, memorable Christmas kitchen for my new little grandbabies, I pictured a whimsical gingerbread house as the centerpiece. Gold Candlesticks // Red Taper Candle // Plates, Tray, Mugs and Napkins Over the years we’ve made gingerbread houses together as a … Read more

New England Home I find shopping for the right nightstands can be surprisingly tricky. You need to think about the bed’s height and scale, how much space is available on each side, your personal style, storage needs, and sometimes your partner’s preferences. All of those considerations can make the search feel overwhelming — especially if … Read more

Muskoka Living IIf you read my last Life Lately post, you might have noticed that over the Christmas break our TV sat on a console in front of the living room fireplace. A few readers asked about that setup, so this post responds to those questions and shares what I learned from having the TV … Read more

Merry Christmas, friends. Welcome to a short video tour of our Christmas home. We moved in just two months ago and feel blessed to be “home for Christmas” for the first time in this house. This year looks different for our family: for the first time in more than thirty years, we won’t have any … Read more

Happy Valentine’s Day from our family — and from our snowy homes — to yours. We wanted to share a few moments from our weekend and send warm wishes to everyone celebrating today. Thank you for following along with our little adventures. Your support means so much to us. Follow more behind-the-scenes in our Instagram … Read more

Hi friends! The first seven days of the Spring edition of The Love Your Home Challenge are complete and we’re ready for week two. You can follow along and share updates on your daily challenges on Instagram. I’ve loved seeing your progress and creativity! Below are the next seven days of challenges—enjoy! Day 8 – … Read more

One project on our “someday” list is to hire an electrician to add wall sconces throughout the house and, eventually, to move our doorbell. For now, we’ve used a temporary solution for sconces with battery-operated bulbs and have been considering ways to improve the look of our doorbell until we can rewire or relocate it. … Read more

Hi everyone! Courtney here. My mom is away in New York this week, so I’m taking over the blog for today. You may have seen me on The Inspired Room in the Gather posts or in guest pieces, and I’ve also been helping behind the scenes for the past couple of years. I’ve enjoyed assisting … Read more