Sources: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 I love staying home in my pajamas to avoid the crowds, especially on busy shopping weekends like Black Friday — introverting is my specialty. I’m not a huge Black Friday shopper, but I do like to browse the deals … Read more

The pups and I saved a cozy spot just for you on our refreshed side patio. Come on in, pour a cup of iced tea or coffee, and join us in the sun for a spring patio tour. This post is sponsored by World Market Spring has arrived in Seattle and we’ve been savoring every … Read more

From now through March you’ll often find me tucked up in bed—probably with a favorite mug in hand. I love the comfort of my bedroom, especially on cold days, and it’s important to me that the space feels warm, inviting, and personal during winter. This cozy neutral bedroom mood board captures that feeling. The palette … Read more

For years, I couldn’t figure out why my home didn’t feel like the peaceful retreat I craved. I was always tidying, decluttering, and cleaning—constantly trying to keep up with the mess. I could reset one room and another would fall apart the next day. Declutter. Organize. Clean. Repeat. Even when a space felt calm for … Read more

Room sources and grandbabies’ outfits What a year it’s been. We experienced the delight of becoming grandparents twice—welcoming little Forrest and Lila—alongside the sadness of saying goodbye to our beloved pup Jack and the joy of bringing home our new dog, Finnegan. Through it all, this house has continued to be the center of family … Read more

Happy March! Spring is on its way, and it’s a great time to refresh your home. Swapping artwork with the seasons is an easy, impactful change—especially when your pieces are in standard frames. Replacing wintry prints with botanical, floral, or outdoor scenes, or simply bringing in pieces with brighter hues, can instantly lift the mood … Read more

When your home is small, every furniture choice counts. I’ve been having fun planning a small-space coastal look, and today I’m sharing two compact pieces we ordered this month and why we already love them. With our renovation nearly finished, we began bringing in furniture and accessories this weekend to test how they’ll work with … Read more

Happy Monday! The exciting news is that the Better Homes & Gardens issue featuring my kitchen is finally out. I haven’t spotted it on a newsstand yet, but several readers have emailed to say they’ve received their copies in the mail—so check your mailbox or your local store! The editor kindly sent a few copies, … Read more

II admit I sometimes feel guilty after posting so many “things to do” during this series. Even though it’s just a blog and part of a 31-day project, I worry I’m overwhelming you with tasks and ideas. I catch myself thinking about it throughout the day—imagining you trying to keep up with every suggestion. That … Read more

Hi friends! It’s Courtney here. While updating my sister’s and my townhouse hallway, we discovered that finding wall hooks with the right style was harder than expected. We wanted hooks that were already mounted on a wooden board or metal plate to make installation on drywall much easier. After several trips to Home Goods and … Read more