Traditional Home – kitchen with cheerful blue chairs and charming oversized light Kitchens with Charm and Personality If your kitchen leaves you uninspired, a few thoughtful changes can give it instant personality and a noticeable “wow” factor. Kitchens are one of the most used spaces in a home, so it’s worth making yours a place … Read more

Traditional Garage And Shed by Charleston General Contractor Kirk Wood Homes Garden Sheds My backyard currently has no real landscaping or defined structure. I don’t have a photo of my yard to show — though I wish I did — but I often imagine a beautiful patio, a charming shed, and thoughtful plantings. New houses … Read more

Welcome to our home this Christmas week! I’m so glad you stopped by. For fourteen Christmas seasons now, I’ve been inviting friends from the internet into our home, and it’s a joy to continue that tradition. This year has brought its share of challenges for many of us, but we wanted to keep the holiday … Read more

One of the changes I most looked forward to during our house remodel was replacing our exterior doors with Dutch doors. From the start I knew I wanted two — one at the front and one at the side leading to the kitchen. Some people call them “friendly doors,” which feels fitting. They’ve always appealed … Read more

Hey friends! I’m so glad you’re here. After a recent email glitch that caused many messages to go missing, I wanted to reassure you I’m still writing and sharing. I have several Christmas decorating posts planned and a laundry room update to show soon. I’m excited for the season and looking forward to sharing cozy … Read more

BHG Midwest Living Style at Home Country Living Centsational Girl House & Home My staircase from my 2013 Christmas House Tour Are you decorating your stairway for Christmas this year? A beautifully decorated staircase sets the tone for holiday cheer the moment guests enter your home. Whether you prefer a classic evergreen garland, a minimalist … Read more

HHello, friends. When our family first toured the house we now call home in Seattle last fall, we felt a quiet, unspoken hope that it might become something special. It didn’t match the fairytale version in my head, but there was an undefinable charm that drew us in and made us imagine a future here. … Read more

Garden House Greenhouse via BHG Our weather in the Northwest has been fantastic lately, and it’s putting me in a summer mood. I’m planning a backyard makeover and find myself daydreaming about a charming, well-designed garden as much as I enjoy looking at beautiful homes. The idea of a dedicated garden house is particularly inspiring … Read more

Homebody Mug Source // Brass Wall Light Set of 2 (no electrical wiring necessary, see details here) Creating a simple morning ritual can transform how your day unfolds. When you intentionally slow down and treat ordinary morning tasks as moments to savor, they become something you look forward to—and they shape your mood and productivity … Read more

Last year I decided it was time to refresh our living room furniture. It took a while to settle on the best layout, but once the arrangement felt right I could focus on the pieces that would work in the space. It’s so much easier to choose furniture confidently when you know how it will … Read more