Do you have DESIGN CHAOS SYNDROME? How to declutter when too much sparks joy There are many items we keep around the house that, if we’re honest, are unnecessary. For those of us who love home decor—and who enjoy surrounding ourselves with beautiful things—the challenge isn’t always obvious mess. Often it’s having too many lovely … Read more

Every time we move to a new home with a chance to redo the kitchen, I wrestle with the same design question. How and where can I add character? (*Comments are open on this post if you want to chat!*) The very first item I committed to for this kitchen was the faucet. I chose … Read more

Sources: Plug-In Wall Lights // Blue Striped Shams // Similar Rattan Starburst Mirror // Paint color Benjamin Moore Bunny Gray Do you enjoy your laundry routine? In our new house we don’t have a full laundry room—just a compact laundry closet with a stacked washer and dryer, so there’s nowhere to let clothes pile up. … Read more

Tips for Hosting Guests I love creating an environment that makes guests feel welcome, comfortable, and able to enjoy their time in our home. Preparing by cleaning, fluffing pillows, and adding small touches not only helps guests feel at ease but also makes me appreciate my home more. Right now I’m getting ready for holiday … Read more

Pre-order this brand new decorating book and enter to win a $500 Wayfair gift card! Scroll to the bottom for details. Do decorating dilemmas keep you up at night? Questions like how to choose the right paint color, whether a cohesive look is possible with mismatched pieces, how to make a large room feel cozy … Read more

And so it begins! I’m excited that the side yard project is finally underway. Just before work started we discovered something we hadn’t really considered before — this side yard actually has a view. I’m not sure why we missed it earlier; maybe we were always watching our step, focused on getting to the backyard … Read more

Happy Tuesday! Please forgive the dark, grainy phone photos — I wanted to share a quick update even though it’s hard to take pictures while contractors are working in the kitchen all day. There’s a lot happening at the house right now. It’s exciting, but busy. With Christmas just around the corner, we’re racing to … Read more

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 If there’s one thing I love as much as a beautiful kitchen, it’s finding new little things to fill it with. I collect striped towels, rustic wooden spoons, breadboards and a growing assortment of coffee mugs. Pretty cookbooks are my weakness — I often … Read more

Inspiration for a Modern Boy’s Room 1. Target 2. Ebay 3. Target 4. Overstock* 5. Red Letter Words 6. World Market 7. World Market 8. Pottery Barn When we lived in our old house and I had just started this blog, my son Luke had just turned seven. He was so small then — it’s … Read more

{you can find my exact floors at Mohawk: Natural Hickory Hardwood Flooring} Last week, when the painters removed the protective paper after painting the kitchen cabinets, family room trim, walls and ceilings, both of them exclaimed, “Wow — the floors really make this room!” The cabinets and paint look lovely on their own, but the … Read more