Hi friends! Michaela here with my monthly entertaining ideas. It’s mid-November and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. I wanted to share a simple, elegant tablescape idea for Thanksgiving dinner along with an easy DIY place card you can make in minutes to add a personal touch to your table. Materials: mini canvases (craft stores), … Read more

Table Decorating Ideas for Fall Fall is in the air, and I’m already picturing a cozy fall dining room filled with friends, good food, and thoughtfully styled table settings. Setting a welcoming table is an essential part of autumn nesting: it creates an inviting place for family and friends to gather, relax, and enjoy a … Read more

Woodland Christmas Tree Our Woodland Tree brightened an otherwise gloomy, rain-soaked day and brought a warm, cozy feeling to the room. Even with five inches of rain while I was taking pictures, the tree made the day feel festive and cheerful. A Christmas tree should do just that — make the season feel a little … Read more

There are so many ways to add layers of warmth and comfort to your home each fall, but one of the simplest and most effective changes is to dress your windows. In older or drafty houses, window treatments can reduce heat loss, cut energy costs and instantly make a room feel cozier. Fall is the … Read more

  Fun Tools for the Kitchen Curated picks for cooking and entertaining These playful and practical kitchen tools add personality to everyday tasks. From wooden spoons that feel handmade to eye-catching pitchers and serving pieces, each item blends form and function to make cooking and hosting more enjoyable. Below are a few favorite sources for … Read more

Sources: plaid blankets // Bamboo Shades (see more details and close up photo of color in this post) // more sources at end I always planned to have an upholstered cushion made for our dining bench, but I didn’t want to rush into a custom cover. Custom work can be costly, so I decided to … Read more

Winter home tip: Create mini-destinations in your home. Earlier we talked about giving each room a clear purpose. You can take that idea further by creating small, purposeful corners or vignettes within a larger room. These mini-destinations make your home feel more intentional and give you cozy spots to enjoy during long winter days. You … Read more

As difficult as this pandemic has been, I’ve been trying to notice small silver linings. I’m grateful for a chance to embrace a quieter, simpler, more mindful way of living. Mornings still hold a bit of chill, but the sun has been shining more often. Spring’s shifts in weather feel especially meaningful right now; each … Read more

Welcome to my Fifth Annual Fall Nesting series! {Fall Front Porch Decorating} I’m so glad you’re here. It’s hard to believe this is my fifth annual Fall Nesting series. If I’m doing a fifth-year tradition, it makes perfect sense that it centers on Fall and Nesting — two things that energize and inspire me more … Read more

Comhar All-in-One Standing Desk Hi friends, Courtney here. I wanted to share a recent addition to my small apartment—my new standing desk for working from home—and a life update I’m excited about. I’m getting married this summer! For months my fiancé Dong and I have been deciding where to live after the wedding. I currently … Read more