Update and add charm to a kitchen on a budget A Are you ready to update your kitchen? Do you want to add charm and personality but aren’t sure where to start? Creating ambience is the key to having a truly beautiful home. You know how magazine rooms can look perfectly decorated yet still feel … Read more

Recently I shared an update on our Trex deck and many of you asked about the outdoor furniture and decor you saw. With summer approaching, I’ve gathered the sources and similar options for pieces from both my current and previous homes in one place. Below each photo you’ll find the best matches I could find. … Read more

My husband gave me these two little birds for our anniversary last spring. He held them out and said, “This one is you and the other is me.” As empty nesters now, those two birds mean even more to me. Our home is full of objects that tell our story. To someone scrolling past a … Read more

Hi friends — happy weekend! We’re planning to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Seattle has been warm and sunny, and it’s been glorious. I hope you’re doing well; I think of you often. I know this season has been difficult for many, and I hope that seeing Jack on his ottoman brought a … Read more

Studio McGee Inspired by: Coastal Style Amy Studebaker Design Amy Studebaker Blackband Design | GrayStone Custom Builders Patrick A Hearn Architect Laura U Design Sita Montgomery Interiors Traditional Home / Mary Mac & Co. Interior Design | T.S. Adams Studio Architect | Jean Allsopp photographer Traditional Home / Mary Mac & Co. Interior Design | … Read more

How to Decorate – Ballard Designs Blog I love creating outdoor rooms almost as much as indoor spaces — sometimes even more. Putting together an outdoor room doesn’t have to be costly. With a little creativity you can use items you already own to create a comfortable, stylish space that feels like an extension of … Read more

There’s a quiet, slightly gloomy stretch between the holidays and spring that can make home life feel a bit flat—particularly if you don’t live where winter brings warm sunshine. Even where the weather is mild, life’s ups and downs still affect our mood. So what can we do at home to lift our spirits? Today … Read more

Create a beautiful home with modern coastal farmhouse style. Last year my daughters and I visited the Street of Dreams in Portland, a tradition we try to keep when we can. One of the homes that stuck with me was a modern coastal farmhouse — a blend of clean contemporary lines with warm, lived-in farmhouse … Read more

If there’s one simple way to turn a house into a true home—aside from filling it with loved ones and memories—it’s to introduce pieces that show personality and surprise. Standard furniture and predictable accessories like chairs and lamps are necessary, but they won’t give a room character on their own. A well-chosen accessory can add … Read more

In the busy rhythm of everyday life, those of us who care for the home often pour out our time and energy nonstop. We make sure children have space to play, keep clothes clean, prepare nourishing meals, host gatherings, and support the ones we love. We volunteer, we clean, we organize celebrations — and we … Read more