We made a lot of progress inside our house over the past year. I’m delighted with what we accomplished — sometimes I still pinch myself when I walk through the rooms. A year ago things felt very different: the carpet carried odors, the colors didn’t work, and the kitchen didn’t function or please the eye … Read more

Hello, friends! I took a few days off to celebrate Thanksgiving with family. It was wonderful to slow down, relax, and enjoy great food. For the record, my 24-pound turkey turned out perfectly browned, juicy, and cooked to the right temperature — a definite success. Even though the break was refreshing, I missed chatting with … Read more

1. Linen Napkins 2. Ethiopian Raw Silk Napkins 3. Indigo Polka Dot Napkins 4. Burst Napkin 5. Parisian Blue Napkin 6. Tile Napkin 7. Hand-Embroidered Naraka Napkin 8. Mina Napkin Set Do you have a drawer full of beautiful cloth napkins to mix and match? Fun patterns and colors for every season and occasion? That … Read more

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