The hope of several days of bright sunshine in a row The first delicate spring flowers pushing up through the soil Waking to the cheerful sound of birds outside the window Watching rain fall while the sun breaks through Sweeping away last winter’s dead leaves from the front porch Refreshing planting beds and emptying pots … Read more

I’ve mentioned Dutch doors on this blog so often in the past year that it feels like a refrain: Dutch door, Dutch door, Dutch door. I don’t regret it — the Great Dutch Door Transformation is about to change the feel of this house in a big way. Our house is a very fine little … Read more

Just a quick note to let you know my curated “Fall Nesting” sale at Joss & Main is live now. If you’re ready to refresh your home for the season, the collection is available to browse today. If you aren’t a Joss & Main member yet, signing up is free and you can join using … Read more

Autumn is my favorite season for many reasons, and one of them is enjoying all the cozy fall beverages. I used to visit coffee shops more often in autumn—to meet friends, work, or simply treat myself to a seasonal latte. Over the past few years, however, I began making extra-special coffees at home since I … Read more

Do you want to refresh your home but feel constrained by a small budget? Below are ten practical, budget-friendly decorating ideas to help you update your space without overspending. 1. Buy Ugly Pillows (and Revamp Them) Buying expensive designer pillows quickly adds up. Instead, look for inexpensive or outdated pillows and refresh them with new … Read more

Kitchen Remodel Nine months ago we started a kitchen remodel. Finally, after a long project, it’s finished and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Over that time we documented progress and learned what worked for our family. Below are the final photos and an overview of the choices we made and why they matter. Although the … Read more

Pretty office inspiration from BHG Hello! A little while ago I mentioned we were doing construction downstairs, so I wanted to share an update. This post focuses on the before and progress photos — after shots are still coming, but the change already feels exciting. Since many readers enjoy seeing the process, I’m sharing the … Read more

Our family always loved the tradition of going out to choose a real Christmas tree. With the kids older and scattered across different cities, we don’t get to do it as often anymore. I miss that tradition and the cozy feeling it brought to our holidays. I especially miss the fresh pine scent that fills … Read more

Hi, Kylee here. I want to share some of my favorite cleaning tools—gadgets that genuinely make chores easier and more efficient. I believe in keeping things simple: fewer, multi-purpose items that actually work instead of cluttering drawers with single-use products. For cleaning solutions, I stick to one all-purpose cleaner for most surfaces, and common staples … Read more

Sponsored by Brother In my organizing book, Make Room for What You Love, I emphasize how essential it is to organize your hobbies if you actually want to do them. That advice is especially true for me, so this past week I followed my own guidance and organized my craft supplies. I’m excited to show … Read more