New England Home Magazine – inspiration for a white cottage kitchen They say kitchens are the heart of the home, and mine certainly are. I love imagining and planning kitchens—again and again. If it’s any surprise, I’ve rarely left a kitchen untouched. Our first condo kitchen was the closest we came to leaving it as-is; … Read more

DIY Cinnamon Stick Candles – Stories A to Z Can we take a moment to talk about fall and holiday scents? It’s one of the best parts of the season. My daughter Courtney and I have a habit of trying every candle we see when we shop—we inhale deeply, compare notes and often laugh at … Read more

This post was created in a partnership with The Home Depot II made a lamp! After my first DIY bottle lamp, I found a small vintage wine barrel at a flea market for $14 and knew it would make a perfect base. Inspired by a reclaimed wood lamp project, I set out to transform the … Read more

Today I want to take you on a flashback journey through how and why our living room has evolved over the last four years. You might remember that this spring I brought home a new striped couch that I love, after passing the leather one on to my mom. I also finally made a decision … Read more

Bookcases bring an instant sense of charm and warmth to a room. I love how they make a space feel like a cozy, personal library. This year we had plans to install built-in cabinets and bookcases in both our dining room and living room — something I’d dreamed about since we moved in. Those plans … Read more

This post was created in partnership with Pottery Barn Have you been enjoying the Christmas home tours online? It’s such a festive time of year, and I love seeing how everyone makes their house feel cozy and special. Today I’m sharing a few favorite seasonal décor pieces that I’ve been using — they’re easy to … Read more

This Fall Garage Enhancement project was in partnership with The Home Depot* Do you have a space in your house to organize tools for DIY projects this fall and winter? Every autumn I tell myself the same thing: clear out the garage and organize your tools before cold weather sets in. Each year I put … Read more

Pottery Barn I wanted to ask whether you use special plates for the holidays. I tend to favor white and neutral dishware most of the time, but I always enjoy adding a few festive pieces when the season calls for it. A single holiday salad plate or dessert plate can make a table feel celebratory … Read more

Hi friends! How are you? I want to say thank you for all your thoughtful comments. I’ve been out of town this past week with spotty internet while we work through the final details of our move (including the never-simple question of WHERE we’ll live in January). I’ll share an update soon—I promise. Even though … Read more

Welcome to my Christmas house tour! I’m so happy you stopped by. If you’re new here: we’ve lived in this house for nearly five years and have been slowly making it our own. We recently finished a kitchen remodel and have been adding personal touches and character ever since. Although I love the charm of … Read more