+ = A $10,000 grand prize — vote for this design board (or any of the featured boards) and you could WIN! Cast your vote every day at Your Picks. Your Place. I really want you to win — consider this your friendly reminder to vote. Lighting and poufs shown from Pottery Barn. Apartment Guide … Read more

Update: you can find my most up-to-date colors on my Paint Colors page! The rest of this post reflects the paint choices before my house was repainted. CHOOSING PAINT COLORS I wanted to share the paint colors I’m using as I continue the ongoing painting projects at my house. Many readers ask about my paint … Read more

SOURCES: Striped armchair // Blue rug // Blue plaid blanket // Tree throw pillow (gray or red options, or lumbar version) // Similar mirror We set up our Christmas tree for the first time since moving into our new home and immediately realized we needed different chairs. We had planned to replace the IKEA Ektorp … Read more

Click here for above sources I always enjoy window shopping—sometimes just browsing is all I need for fresh inspiration. A quick walk through the displays often sparks new ideas for using items I already own, and it’s a great way to spot trends and seasonal touches worth trying at home. Today we wandered through Target’s … Read more

Banquette inspiration photo: BHG Happy Monday! I hope you had a lovely weekend. Last week I shared a new idea for our kitchen that I’m excited about. If you missed that post, you can find the inspiration photos and my initial thoughts on the renovation. Our current kitchen sits in a small back corner of … Read more

Let’s nurture an autumn mindset for our home. To shape the atmosphere we want this season, we begin by cultivating an autumn mindset. The other night I glanced out the window and was surprised to see it pitch black at 8 PM — it felt like midnight. The long summer evenings are ending and the … Read more

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisper, many of us naturally shift our focus back inside our homes. If your entryway doesn’t feel inviting or functional, now is a great time to make a few thoughtful changes. I’m sharing my three essentials for creating an organized, welcoming entry over on The Decluttered … Read more

Southern Living 2010 Louisiana Idea House That couch makes me want to take a nap. Plush velvet, deep cushions, and an inviting silhouette—perfect for curling up. As the weather shifts, I find myself tempted to swap light slipcovers for something richer and cozier, like brown velvet. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have multiple sets of … Read more

Sources: Rattan Twin Bed // Floral Blanket on Bed (reversible) // Blue Gingham Ruffle Sham // Similar Whale Pillow // Striped Indoor/Outdoor Rug Welcome back to The Snug — our flexible room that serves as an office, family room, guest room and a future playroom for the grand littles. For the first two years we … Read more

Scalloped shade lamp on sale (color and size options, mine is the smaller) // Kitchen sources Looking for great Memorial Day deals? I rounded up my favorite sale picks for the weekend, along with mood boards, photos from my home featuring items I own, and summer decor ideas to inspire you. Wishing you a meaningful … Read more