With the holidays approaching and winter wellness top of mind, we’re doing extra cleaning around the house. Whether preparing for guests, tidying the kitchen and bathrooms, or simply wanting to reduce germs for our family, we rely on Thieves Household Cleaner Concentrate. I avoid toxic cleaning fumes and harsh ingredients, so THHC is my go-to … Read more

For many years, while I lived in Portland, I made a summertime tradition of visiting the Street of Dreams. It was something I loved even as a child. Since moving to Washington I hadn’t been able to attend and I missed it, so on a recent trip I revived that tradition and was thrilled I … Read more

Toaster // Kitchen Hardware // Kitchen Tour + Details Each year we curate a Cozy Fall Shop filled with charming and comfortable finds for the home. We add new items throughout the season as they become available, so save the page and check back often for updates and fresh inspiration. See our current favorite fall … Read more

We’re still savoring Thanksgiving leftovers over here — how about you? My daughter Courtney baked a homemade apple pie for Thanksgiving that disappeared quickly because it was so good. She followed her reliable gluten-free vegan apple pie recipe and decorated the top with letter cutouts and leaf shapes for a festive look. If you like … Read more

These charming botanical ornaments are easy and quick to make. They make thoughtful, personalized gifts and are a fun craft to share with friends or family during the holidays. I put these together in just a few minutes, so they’re perfect if you need a last-minute project before Christmas. I love how they resemble tiny … Read more

You probably know I don’t consider myself especially crafty, yet I’m always attracted to simple, pretty projects. I love the idea of crafting even when my attempts haven’t always gone smoothly. Over the years my more ambitious projects have taught me an important lesson: keep it simple. Complicated tools and intricate steps usually mean frustration … Read more

Chair / Light / Pillow / Stools / Pouf / Art / My Rug Design (vote here!) Happy Monday! I hope you had a relaxing weekend. Are you traveling anywhere this summer? I’m heading to the Haven Conference in Atlanta this week to mentor other bloggers, and otherwise we’ll most likely be enjoying a staycation … Read more

Sources (see mood board at end of post) Simple Joy of Puttering One of my favorite rituals in every season is to simply putter around the house. In winter this looks like a quiet, restorative rhythm: make a warm drink, light a candle, straighten a shelf or move a few objects so a corner feels … Read more

Do you enjoy hosting? I do. I love having people over, but I keep things simple. My gatherings avoid fussy decorations and unnecessary stress. That approach lets me enjoy entertaining regularly because I give myself permission to do it my way. With a business, family and volunteer commitments, my time is limited. If I weren’t … Read more

Almost Makes Perfect – click here to see more and download Can you believe Christmas is only a couple of weeks away? If you’re wrapping gifts and want a simple, inexpensive way to make them look special, printable gift tags are a perfect solution. I put together a curated selection of charming, free printable gift … Read more