“Our dwellings—both our home and body—are intricately connected.Each has the potential to inspire the other to be its very best. Our dwellings will impact our overall wellness and sense of well-being, each like a vessel that can be filled or depleted by our daily choices and habits.” — from the brand new book Dwelling by … Read more

Welcome to a new edition of Home Style Saturdays! Thank you all for your encouragement, thoughtful comments, and prayers as we adjusted to becoming empty nesters this week — your support meant so much to me. After we dropped Luke off at college, my daughters and I left the next morning for a retreat with … Read more

Sarah Richardson: Sarah 101 NEWS FLASH! Calling all Sarah Richardson fans — great news! HGTV is airing the new season of Sarah 101 in the US. Happy dance! From HGTV: Sarah 101 is a back-to-basics crash course in design that breaks every project into simple building blocks. Designer Sarah Richardson demonstrates practical tips and tricks … Read more

Hi friends, Kylee here with a house update! You may have seen my quick video tour if you follow me on Instagram, but I wanted to share that we officially moved into our new home in Portland. After a year of searching in a challenging market, we had prepared ourselves to end up with an … Read more

One of my favorite decorating habits is collecting inspiration from many places and paying attention to what elements consistently speak to me. Looking broadly helps you identify the styles, colors, textures, and forms you prefer. Once you recognize those elements, it becomes easier to shop with purpose, spot good deals, and combine pieces into a … Read more

If you’re considering the York slipcovered sofa from Pottery Barn, here’s an honest update from my experience. I’ve owned the Pottery Barn white slipcovered sofa for about eight months. I previously had a sofa with the same fabric years ago, so I knew what to expect and have been very happy with this one. Our … Read more

Last week we enjoyed a staycation with family to celebrate Father’s Day and my son’s birthday. One evening we turned our backyard firepit into a cozy, memorable s’mores night. I love gatherings that are simple, meaningful, and fun—so much that I wrote a book called Simple Gatherings to capture easy ways to connect with loved … Read more

HHello and happy new year! Are you all back from the holidays? It must be time for another kitchen update, because I’ve been getting lots of emails asking when I’ll reveal the kitchen. I’m grateful so many of you are excited—I am too. Thanks for your patience. I’ve also had readers worried they might have … Read more

It was another inspiring week in blogland. I regularly update my Inspiring Finds page with fresh ideas, and this week I saved several posts worth sharing. Amy from My Pink Life has been a blogging friend for a long time, and I always enjoy seeing what she’s up to. Her kitchen ideas are charming — … Read more

Choosing a sofa for your home can feel overwhelming. A sofa is a major investment that shapes the look and function of a room, so it’s worth taking time to research and consider your options before committing. When I was shopping for my white slipcovered sofa last year, I changed my mind countless times. There … Read more