Decorating a coffee table Retail displays are a great place to gather styling inspiration. These tried-and-true tips will help you create a coffee table arrangement that looks polished, functions well, and feels inviting—whether you prefer a casual, layered look or something more refined. Below are four practical styling ideas that are easy to adapt to … Read more

Hello friends! The week is moving quickly — how is it already Wednesday? Time seems to fly when you’re busy and enjoying life. In Saturday’s post I mentioned we were doing some tidying around the house. I tried to share a time-lapse video on Instagram of my daughters and me clearing clutter from the dining … Read more

I visited Anthropologie over the weekend and fell for a charming little spring plant idea. I collected several other Anthropologie-inspired decorating concepts to share later, but this simple, crafty idea deserves its own post. This project is versatile. Use it as a DIY housewarming present, a relaxed party accent, wedding or shower decoration, a teacher … Read more

I was uploading some phone photos from the 4th of July and decided to share a few here for keepsakes. These are casual snapshots from around the house and garden — simple moments I wanted to save. This photo of Jack on the Dutch door was completely spontaneous. He used to be hesitant about jumping … Read more

A corner desk can double as a nightstand and a bed can have storage below! – House Beautiful I enjoy the challenge of finding smart solutions for small spaces. Making the most of a cozy home takes a bit of creativity, but it can be fun and rewarding. Below is a collection of practical small-space … Read more

This post was sponsored by Aquascape® When we began our side yard project earlier this year, I imagined it would be finished by spring so we could enjoy it all summer. That didn’t happen — the work has moved slowly and the project isn’t complete yet. I keep hoping for mid-fall, but while progress has … Read more

I woke up this morning on a glorious October day to rain pounding on the roof. Naturally, I slipped into full fall nesting mode. I turned up the fireplace, pulled on a cozy sweater and a fun scarf, and began puttering around the house—happy as can be. After my coffee, of course. While puttering, I … Read more

Merry Christmas, friends! Welcome to my holiday home tour. This year marks my 17th season of sharing Christmas decor ideas and home photos online, and I’m so grateful for everyone who has followed along. It’s a joy to connect with kindred spirits who love making a home feel warm and inviting through every season. I … Read more

My blog was down for almost three days for most visitors, which was incredibly frustrating—especially since I was hosting a great giveaway during that time. If you missed the chance to enter because of the outage, you can still enter the giveaway on the original post: click here to enter. You won’t want to miss … Read more

Did you hear the news? My kitchen isn’t completely finished yet, so the full reveal will have to wait (although it’s already feeling cozy as I style the glass cabinets). But this news is even more exciting than a kitchen reveal. This February, I’m going to be a grandma! My empty nest won’t feel so … Read more