I spent most of Sunday night trying to remove super glue from all ten of my fingers. We were at our old house finishing a few last projects when I decided that one of the floor moldings in my daughter’s room needed quarter round to finish it off. Confident and a bit ambitious, I thought … Read more

Feeling the urge to organize? Tidy, functional spaces don’t require a big budget or complicated systems. Often you can begin with items you already own. Below are 12 attractive accessories that make organizing simple and stylish. Glass Bathroom Canisters: House Beautiful // Click here for similar canister source Little bowls: House & Home / I … Read more

HHello—Courtney here (Melissa’s daughter). I recently mentioned that I’ve been staying in a small room at my sister and brother-in-law’s new townhouse. Living in such a compact space has taught me a lot about what works and what doesn’t when decorating and organizing a small bedroom. Here are five essentials every small bedroom should have: … Read more

BHG WWe’re thrilled to have two fireplaces in our home — one on the main floor and one in the basement. The lower-level fireplace is brick and was already painted white by the previous owner. You can see it in the post I shared recently (shown below). The Inspired Room The upper-level fireplace is stone, … Read more

Thanks to Nespresso USA for sponsoring today’s post! Recently I’ve been writing about preparing my home for the holidays and hosting guests. While I adore creating a warm atmosphere for my own family, I also enjoy opening our home to friends. Inviting others over and sharing a cozy, festive time feels like a gift, and … Read more

Please welcome my friend Sandy from Reluctant Entertainer as my guest today! I’ve been thinking a lot about comfort lately. I’m not a fan of winter, and the cold seems to bother me more each year. My hot tub has become a trusted refuge — it warms me, eases the aches that follow early morning … Read more

Sources: Shams are from here (my exact ones are out of stock, see lots similar shams at end of this post) // Quilt // Blue and White Floral Lamp Shade // Bird Art Prints: One, Two, Three, Four, in these gold frames // Similar Lidded Basket // Rug // Similar Bed // Faux Garland // … Read more

Coastal Living After creating my own northwest coastal winter front door arrangement, I searched online for more beach-inspired Christmas décor ideas. Coastal Living offered plenty of beautiful inspiration that felt fresh and playful. I wouldn’t actually top my tree with a mermaid, but the idea is whimsical and eye-catching. Theme trees like this can be … Read more

I have a simple and cheerful Easter craft to share. I actually bought these supplies two years ago planning to make them, and my daughter Courtney and I finally finished the project this week. If you have Prime, there’s still time to order the supplies before Easter. If not, save this for next year—or order … Read more

Sources: Brass Wall Sconces // rechargeable lightbulbs // cabinet is RH // Chalkboard was Costco // Wall color Hale Navy Benjamin Moore Have you always wanted wall sconces but don’t have wiring or nearby outlets? Or do you dislike a lamp cord trailing across a counter or down a wall? I found a clever, simple … Read more