art by Katie Daisy We’re savoring every minute of sunshine, clear blue skies, and the soft gray-blue of the summer sea here in the Puget Sound region. The weather has been lovely and we’re taking full advantage of warm, sunny days. This past week we’ve been breathing the salty air, whether splashing at the waterfront … Read more

We don’t usually decorate extensively for Halloween, but being new to the neighborhood, we decided a simple banner would be a friendly way to let kids and parents know they’re welcome to grab a treat from our porch. Banners are perfect for seasonal decorating Banners are an ideal choice for small spaces because they don’t … Read more

Hey friends — I’m thrilled to share that my first copy of The Inspired Room Coloring Book arrived last week. It’s even more beautiful in person than I imagined, and I can’t wait for you to see it. If you missed the announcement about this project, you can catch up on the original post. The … Read more

Greetings! Recently we had several rooms painted, and I’m thrilled to finally have fresh walls. I’d been wanting to paint since we moved in, so the new coat of white truly gives us the clean slate I needed to move forward with decorating. If you missed the “before” look, it showed why this refresh was … Read more

I recently discovered a charming coastal house in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard featured in New England Home. Though I’m happily settled in the Pacific Northwest and unlikely to move, I can easily imagine being content on the island. There’s a distinct appeal to that New England coastal aesthetic—especially the gray-shingled homes that I’m always drawn … Read more

Lee Ann Thornton in House Beautiful II enjoy studying room photographs to identify design ideas and practical takeaways I can adapt at home. What turns a room into a memorable space? Even if we can’t recreate a full remodel, the design principles behind a striking room can be adapted in small ways to make our … Read more

Im considering new shades for the laundry room window and keep coming back to fabric roman shades. We installed bamboo blinds in many rooms and I love their texture, but roman shades bring a softer, more decorative look. A fabric roman shade would introduce color, pattern, and a gentle layered feel that seems perfect for … Read more

Looking for an easy way to hang curtains in a rental? This tutorial will help! Hi friends, it’s Courtney. Today I’m sharing a simple, renter-friendly tutorial for hanging curtains using Command hooks. We recently moved into a rental townhouse and wanted a quick, damage-free solution to add privacy and softness to our bedroom while we … Read more

For the past few years I’ve intentionally kept my Christmas decorating very simple. I’m not someone who loves elaborate crafting or collecting lots of seasonal items; instead I prefer more being and less doing — and to reuse what I already own whenever possible. To be honest, I hardly store a lot of holiday items … Read more

Even though we’re in the middle of a bunch of messy, noisy projects around the house, I can’t resist Fall nesting. I love it. From pumpkins and gourds to cozy throws and autumn-scented candles, I enjoy bringing a little fall charm into the rooms I can. While things may look tidy in photos, there is … Read more