Awhile ago I used a Home Depot gift card and discovered a Fiddle Leaf Fig in the garden center. Although I don’t have a green thumb, I enjoy having plants indoors—both my mother and grandmother kept plants inside and out, so they feel familiar and comforting to me. I love the tree’s large, glossy leaves … Read more

BH&G One of the easiest and most affordable upgrades you can make to improve the look and function of your kitchen is under-cabinet lighting. Options range from simple plug-in light strips to hardwired fixtures, puck lights, LED tape, or even a well-placed countertop lamp. No matter which solution you choose, lighting the countertops changes the … Read more

1. Start a summer reading collection — sea adventures, travel memoirs, or any novels that let you get lost in a warm afternoon. Stack them on your coffee table or a shelf as a gentle reminder to slow down and enjoy a lazy summer day. 2. Hang a hammock where you can retreat to read … Read more

Winter is the perfect season to curl up with a good book. Besides novels and mysteries, design books are ideal for inspiring your next home project. I always learn so much from flipping through beautiful books and magazines—there’s a unique, quiet joy in collecting ideas and visual inspiration for the home. A Pair of Design … Read more

Do you ever have one wall in a room that bothers you because you can’t decide how to make it feel finished? The long wall to the right as you enter our family room was that wall for me — long, windowless, and awkward. We used to have a large TV on that wall, but … Read more

Rattan Daybed Source When we first toured the house and began imagining the living room, we pictured a window bench along one side. As plans evolved, we decided a freestanding daybed would be more versatile—offering extra seating, a cozy spot for reading or napping, and even a guest bed for visiting family. This room’s standout … Read more

Battery-operated Taper Candles Make your home cozier with affordable non-electric wall lights and battery-operated candles. I love quick, inexpensive updates that bring warmth and character to a room. In an earlier fireplace reveal I promised to share more about the sconces I added, and here are the details. This simple project made a big difference … Read more

HHey friends! It’s been a busy week — I started a two-week feature at HomeGoods (thank you to everyone who visited and left a comment on my first post) and began a new role as Editor of the Home and Garden channel at Blissfully Domestic. I’m writing this while out of town, exploring our new … Read more

I am enjoying a busy, happy week getting my daughters settled in Washington, so I invited my good friend Sandy from Reluctant Entertainer to share some thoughtful ideas about living well — and, naturally for her, entertaining beautifully. If you think elegant entertaining is only for people like Martha Stewart, read on. Through Reluctant Entertainer, … Read more

Today I’m sharing four mood board ideas for a small bedroom refresh I’ll be working on this winter, using affordable, stylish pieces I found at Walmart. These options are accessible and budget-friendly, and they each offer a different cozy direction for the season. As someone who loves being at home, I find seasonal projects uplifting—especially … Read more