Remember, friend: despite everything happening in the world, joy isn’t cancelled. Small moments and thoughtful gifts can brighten any home and create lasting memories. Ways to bring more happiness into your home and joyful gift ideas for loved ones See ALL our gift guides with ideas for everyone on your list and more suggestions below. … Read more

Rustic Exterior by Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd., West Chester Architects & Building Designers Can you picture living in a cozy 600-square-foot Hobbit-style cottage like this? It’s utterly charming and full of personality. For fans of Tolkien and anyone who loves intimate, storybook architecture, a small home like this feels both whimsical and perfectly livable. … Read more

Dear Lillie Miss Mustard Seed The Handmade Home 320 Sycamore BHG Fall Vignettes A quote on a chalkboard is the perfect foundation for a fall vignette, don’t you think? When the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, small seasonal vignettes bring warmth and personality to the home. A chalkboard with a simple … Read more

Are you looking forward to this year? I am — especially excited about organizing. Making my home more organized is one of my top priorities. UPDATE: I have an updated decluttering calendar and a simple “bag a day” plan that help make progress manageable throughout the year. Below is another useful calendar to consider as … Read more

Pantry Makeover: Ikea Pantry Shelves Last summer I started a pantry makeover to transform our builder-grade walk-in pantry with basic white wire shelves into a more organized, attractive and functional space. The original wire shelving left items awkwardly displayed and hard to manage, so the pantry often felt cluttered and uninviting. Custom built shelving wasn’t … Read more

Welcome to Home Style Saturdays! Seattle has treated us to gorgeous weather this week, so we’ve been bundling up and taking as many walks as possible. I always admire this charming blue house in every season — its view of the Puget Sound is truly lovely. Have you seen the delightful post featuring adorable holiday … Read more

Home Tour Today I’m delighted to share a peek inside a reader’s home. We all love seeing thoughtfully decorated spaces, and this house belongs to Martha. When she sent photos of her kitchen, I was instantly smitten—what a lovely space. Since she doesn’t have a blog, I’m happy to show her warm, inviting rooms here … Read more

Are you ready to take real action and finally reduce clutter in your home? I am. If you saw my recent post about the secret to getting organized, this follows with a practical, achievable plan to make steady progress. No matter how much clutter you have, how busy your schedule is, or whether you live … Read more

One project I’m looking forward to this spring is creating a pathway from our deck to the garden shed. With more time at home these days, it feels like the perfect season to start, and my college-aged son being around might make it an easy weekend project. I’m imagining a gently curved pea gravel path … Read more

Hello there! How about if we do a Spring Giveaway? YAY? I love puttering around the house in spring. I enjoy it in every season, but there is something especially delightful about spring projects and small refreshes. Call it seasonal energy — new colors, lighter days and simple touches that make the whole home feel … Read more