Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a bathroom update as part of the Makeover in a Month series. A group of blogging friends and I challenged ourselves to start and finish a room makeover by the end of the month. Deadlines really do motivate—suddenly projects move fast, just like when you get a last-minute houseguest. With … Read more

This post is in partnership with Homewerks. A couple of weeks ago I decided it was finally time to paint my master bathroom. We’ve lived in this house for six and a half years and had never repainted the bathroom walls. They still wore the original builder beige—faded, scuffed and tired from family life. It … Read more

Beautifully designed mudrooms combine practical storage, efficient organization, and welcoming style. These examples show how a well-planned entry space can serve multiple functions: a drop zone for shoes and outerwear, a craft or homework nook, and a tidy, attractive transition from outdoors to inside. Thoughtful built-ins, dedicated cubbies, and seating make daily routines smoother while … Read more

If there’s ever been a year to brighten someone’s day with a sweet care package, this is it. Here are joyful, gift-ready holiday treats to share with friends and loved ones. One holiday tradition I’ve always loved is making and decorating Christmas treats. I still remember our gluten-free vegan gingerbread cookies and last year’s family … Read more

Spring is approaching, but winter mornings still feel so dark when I head to make coffee. Last week I had a simple, cozy idea: I bought a small cordless lamp I had been using on the porch and moved it into my coffee cabinet. Now I just tap the lamp before I start the coffee … Read more

Last week we explored neutral and colored walls and I mentioned my fondness for wallpaper. If you want truly special walls, ceilings or furniture, hand-painted designs and textured finishes create a beautiful, unique look that elevates any room. In our previous homes my husband and I have experimented with hand-painted stripes and even a Lord … Read more

HHello friends — Kylee here. I’m excited to be posting again. If we haven’t met before, I’m Melissa’s oldest daughter. A few years ago my husband and I bought a three-story townhouse in Seattle and have been slowly making it our own. I’ve shared parts of our decorating journey on the blog; you can find … Read more

I have always been drawn to the color green. It isn’t just the approach of spring or St. Patrick’s Day—green has a way of making me smile and taking me back. My earliest strong decorating memory is the first bedroom I decorated myself around age 13: apple green walls with navy fabric patterned in white … Read more

Hello friends! I’ve gathered a collection of last-minute stocking stuffer ideas you can still order quickly. Many of these are tried-and-true favorites we personally own and enjoy — small, useful, and fun items that fit perfectly into stockings. Browse my full Amazon stocking stuffer folder in my storefront and find themed mood boards and favorite … Read more

I enjoy intentional, meaningful entertaining. I like creating an environment where thoughtful details and pretty tables set the tone — the house is tidied, not spotless, and nothing feels intimidating or overly fancy. For me, entertaining isn’t about performance; it’s about making space for genuine connection to happen. Here are four essentials I rely on … Read more