Cottage Living Black walls can create a striking, stylish backdrop in a home. When used thoughtfully, they bring warmth and intimacy rather than feeling cold or overwhelming. In smaller rooms like kitchens, a well-chosen black paint—especially in a finish with a slight sheen—can add depth and reflect enough light to make the space feel finished … Read more

Secret Santa Gifts Office parties and school gift exchanges make the holidays feel festive, but working from home as a blogger can be lonely. To bring some holiday cheer, Stefanie of Brooklyn Limestone organized a Secret Santa for a group of bloggers—and I joined in because it sounded like fun. I hadn’t done a Secret … Read more

Click here for above sources Welcome to our Coastal Cottage Kitchen reveal. After months of planning and a nine-month renovation, we’re excited to share the refreshed kitchen and dining area — a cozy, light-filled space that feels like home. Two years ago we moved into a small coastal cottage on an island in Washington. It … Read more

Hello Sunshine Rainbow Doormat HHey friends — who else is ready for spring? The sun came out in Seattle today and it lifted my spirits. With warmer days ahead, I’m feeling inspired to refresh our front porch. I’m planning a quick makeover: maybe painting the tired concrete and possibly giving the gray front door a … Read more

This post is in partnership with Serena & Lily With the holidays approaching, I’m excited to settle into our new home. We’re only a few days away from calling this house our one and only home, and we couldn’t be happier. Moving and downsizing were exhausting, but every bit of effort feels worth it now. … Read more

Fall in the Family Room I was away for a few days with limited internet, so while I catch up this weekend, here’s a curated roundup of my favorite fall projects and posts from the “31 Days Falling for Fall” series. Thank you for following along! Autumn is my favorite season, and even though the … Read more

I’ve spent the past couple of years refining the color palette that works best in our home. We’ve been slowly removing the builder’s default beige—what I like to call “swine walls”—and replacing it with a blend of warm grays, soft blues, and crisp whites. That neutral foundation feels cohesive and relaxed, and I love that … Read more

We bought our orange brick 1950s ranch-style house in Seattle six years ago. When I first shared the “before” photos, I knew many readers might struggle to picture the end result. It didn’t resemble the cottage-by-the-sea vision I had in mind. But with limited time and budget, we chose to focus on achievable changes that … Read more

@homeonfernhill That color that sometimes looks blue and sometimes leans toward green is one of my favorite shades for a front door. It brings a cheerful, welcoming feeling and works beautifully in every season. I’ve painted doors this shade in two of my homes, and I love how it complements different exterior styles. Today’s Sunday … Read more

Hi friends! I wrote last week about Bloom Bash, a two-day creative workshop in Seattle that I’m excited to be part of. I wanted to share a quick update: registration for Bloom Bash is now OPEN. I would love to meet some of you there! The Bloom Workshop’s mission is to help fuel women’s creative … Read more