Kitchens Another inspiring kitchen to share this week. My friend Heather Bullard of Vintage Inspired Living recently completed a thoughtful update to her kitchen, and she kindly allowed me to feature her project here. Her makeover offers practical ideas for anyone looking to refresh a kitchen without a full remodel. What stood out about Heather’s … Read more

Hello, friends! Our contractors have been hard at work on our beach house kitchen remodel and the Tiny Cottage addition. Calling this place our “beach house” makes it sound like a second home, but this is our everyday home — and it truly feels like being on vacation every day. We live near the San … Read more

So, 2011 is coming to a close. As is tradition, here’s a concise recap of the highlights and projects from the past year. I made progress on many rooms, tackled office and outdoor updates, and had plenty of memorable personal moments along the way. January January started with a look back at the rooms that … Read more

Elle Decor / Design by Rita Konig / Wallpaper by Pierre Frey / Photo by Eric Piasecki Yesterday I shared an older post called “Finding the Happy Medium in Design.” Rereading it reminded me that my tastes haven’t changed much: I prefer balance. For our house that means mixing calm, serene elements with a few … Read more

This post is sponsored by Joss & Main If you want to develop a signature look, start by mixing pieces you already own with a few new finds. Collecting items you truly love over time keeps your style feeling fresh and distinctive without having to redo everything at once. You don’t have to overspend to … Read more

I love this kitchen makeover featured on The Lettered Cottage. The wall bins from HomeGoods are a smart, stylish storage solution — practical and pretty. The contrast of textured succulents in white milk glass is simple and elegant. It’s an inexpensive idea that looks carefully curated, inspired by Nesting Place. A la Mode shared a … Read more

BHG II have a soft spot for clipboards. There’s something so practical and charming about a rotating, easily changeable photo display — especially when arranged as a stairwell gallery. Clipboards make swapping photos effortless and lend a casual, curated look that works with many decor styles. Pairing a clipboard gallery with a striking feature like … Read more

Hello! Kylee here to share a simple makeover for my tiny balcony. When my husband and I bought our townhouse two years ago, I was excited to have outdoor spaces for plants. We have a very small backyard and an even smaller second-floor balcony off the main living area. Shortly after moving in I bought … Read more

DIY Salt Dough Ornaments: Christmas Tree Footprints & Santa Handprints These DIY salt dough ornaments are an easy, heartfelt Christmas craft that becomes a treasured keepsake. Perfect for parents and grandparents alike, they capture tiny hands and feet in a simple project that uses common pantry ingredients. My daughter Courtney made Santa handprint ornaments last … Read more

We’ve done our best to bring the beauty and wonder of the season into our home. Now it’s time to slow down and savor what truly matters. I know that’s easy to say and not always easy to do. Maybe this week you scrolled through picture-perfect holiday homes on Instagram and Pinterest and felt a … Read more