* * * Gather Inspiration * * * DIY Flora Fauna Gift Wrapping Tutorial from Once Wed Add a personal touch from City Farmhouse Creative ways to wrap gift cards via A Beautiful Mess Free printable chalkboard wrapping paper and gift tags from Ella Claire Use scraps for creative gift wrapping — A Beautiful Mess … Read more
Woodland Animal Tablescape Winter Tablescape While flipping through the latest issue of Martha Stewart Living on a recent flight, I was delighted to discover Martha’s Woodland Christmas table. The charming mix of natural textures, tiny animal figures, and simple, elegant accents creates a cozy, wintry scene that feels both playful and refined. This tablescape pairs … Read more
We’ve had a whirlwind of activity around the house lately. This summer brought a string of projects and I’m loving how the place is coming together. With every update it starts to feel more like our home, but the new planked wall in the dining room made that shift undeniable. I’ve always loved the character … Read more
Curated picks for stylish, timeless home accents: 1. World Market 2. Similar option available 3. West Elm 4. Barn Light Electric 5. High Street Market (brass bamboo oval box) 6. House of Antique Hardware (polished brass cabinet knob) 7. High Street Market (small brass telescope) 8. Anthropologie 9. High Street Market (vintage 1910 Westinghouse electric … Read more
We finally reached the end of the road for our white Pottery Barn sofa, the one I found on Craigslist years ago. It served our family well, but after many years of use — and life with energetic dogs and kids — it was time to let it go. I’ve always been honest about the … Read more
Wall Sconce Details / Wall Art Details / Rug / Stool / Pillow / Table / Chair: Ballard Designs YYou know what makes me truly happy? A large bouquet of pink tulips. My husband surprised me with these and they brighten the entire living room. They also make me eager for spring, even though it’s … Read more
Fall is an especially busy season for our family, so creating systems and organizing schedules is essential. In the small hallway outside my kitchen I built our command center, and I love it. It’s a simple magnetic blackboard where we keep the most urgent papers, printed school and sports calendars, and anything that needs quick … Read more
I love visiting Anthropologie. Why? It’s the atmosphere. Not every item fits my taste, and that’s fine. When I step inside, I feel content and curious. I slow down, look closely and linger—sometimes until closing time—absorbing the details and inspiration around me. Isn’t that what we want from our homes? A place that welcomes us, … Read more
Garage Organization Tips Our garage has become our room of shame. It’s embarrassing, but there are reasons: we downsized years ago and packed without knowing what we’d need, we rented temporarily and moved our belongings in stages, and life has been busy. Between raising our girls and launching a church, the garage has been low … Read more
Tropical Exterior via The Lifestylist® Brands designed by Palm Harbor Homes … I can imagine sleeping deeply in a place like this, lulled by the gentle sound of water against the hull. I would open the windows to invite the warm breeze and let the fresh air flow through every room. A few simple touches—a … Read more
