Raise your hand if getting organized is one of your goals this year. If your home feels chaotic, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. The good news is you don’t need hours to make meaningful progress—just ten minutes at a time can make a big difference. Ten-minute organizing sessions are perfect for busy schedules. … Read more

Are you finding yourself playing more board games this year? Staying home has given many families a chance to rediscover simple, screen-free evenings, and our household is no exception. Family game time after dinner has become a regular and much-loved part of our routine. One game we received as a gift last year has quickly … Read more

Hallway inspiration from Atlanta Homes Now that I’ve shared our plan to move the kitchen into the dining room, and shift the dining area into the original kitchen — along with the idea for a compact “butler’s pantry” in the adjoining hall — I wanted to show how these spaces relate to one another. Several … Read more

SIt was a busy, inspiring weekend for our family. I took a quick trip to tour my favorite homes at this year’s Street of Dreams and brought back a first batch of photos. I snapped hundreds of pictures and can’t wait to share more home details and inspiration in upcoming posts. Above is a little … Read more

photo: Country Living I love bringing simple natural elements into the home. Using branches, dried flowers, bark, burlap and woven fibers is an easy way to reflect the season without overwhelming a space. Nature provides so many textures and organic colors that complement neutral palettes and create a feeling of warmth and calm. Better Homes … Read more

Living on Washington’s coast means our outdoor furniture faces salty air and changing weather all year. This summer we refreshed our porch with durable POLYWOOD outdoor pieces designed to withstand the Pacific Northwest elements while keeping a classic, clean look. We chose POLYWOOD because it performs well in coastal climates and offers practical, eco-friendly benefits. … Read more

I don’t know about you, but I am ready for some holiday cheer! Click HERE for my annual Christmas Decor Shop! (This shop will be updated regularly—bookmark it and check back often.) Below I’m sharing a few of my favorite seasonal finds that always make me smile. Animal Ornaments I’ve loved animal ornaments since our … Read more

I’m popping in with a bit of a plant crisis. Forgive the poor cell phone photo — this is an emergency and I didn’t get a chance to take better shots today, so this one will have to do for now. After that beautiful cottage farmhouse post, it’s a rude return to reality, but here … Read more

Sources: Peonies // Similar Cabinets and More // Art: Thrifted Life can feel overwhelming and complicated at times, so bringing simple touches of beauty into our homes matters. Fresh flowers are my favorite, but after trying realistic faux tulips recently, I ordered these faux peonies from the same brand and I love them. They look … Read more

When we bought our 1950s brick ranch in Seattle about five and a half years ago, it wasn’t my dream house. Although the structure was solid for its age, the style felt dated and in need of updates. That turned out to be a good thing: the house was a blank canvas we could gradually … Read more