How to Paint Stripes Hello! I finally put together a proper post about my striped wall. You may have seen glimpses of it before, but with the holidays and everything, I hadn’t shared a full write-up with photos, tips and before-and-after details. So here it is — a concise, practical guide to help you paint … Read more

White Diffuser + essential oil kit One of my favorite pastimes is puttering around the house. I mention it often because it’s something I genuinely enjoy. I may not be very crafty, but I can putter — and that’s fine. Embracing your own strengths makes everyday life more pleasant. Puttering usually means wandering through the … Read more

I love rooms designed with a playful, light-hearted touch or a subtle quirky element. Whimsy brings character and personality and helps a home feel joyful rather than pretentious or overly serious. As we grow older we can lose a bit of childhood wonder, so while some prefer a very grown-up aesthetic, others choose to keep … Read more

II’ve encouraged my daughters over the years to adopt a signature scent or wear a favorite piece of jewelry as a simple way to express their individuality. Even if fashion or decorating isn’t your main interest, choosing one consistent look or element you love can help you feel poised, stylish, and uniquely yourself. The same … Read more

Traditional Home – Kindra Clineff Yesterday our family spent a calm, sunny afternoon wandering through a local garden nursery, Sky Nursery in Seattle. It was a peaceful break to stroll among the plants, breathe the fresh air, and soak in all the green. I love this time of year. We brought home several vegetable seedlings … Read more

Sources: White Outdoor Lantern Light // “Post Box” Wall Planter Welcome to the Tiny Cottage — a charming 400 square foot addition we built for my parents. After sharing an empty tour earlier, I promised a follow-up once they settled in. I’m excited to finally show how warm, personal, and well-planned this little home has … Read more

For years I struggled to simplify the clutter in my life. Just when one corner of the home seemed under control, a new season — babies, kids, teens, puppies, jobs, school, projects, renovations or a move — would upend everything and the order I’d created would unravel. The cycle of trying to stay ahead of … Read more

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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