Last weekend I rearranged Clara’s nursery—again. A few of you noticed things had moved and asked for an update, so here it is. I won’t make a huge production out of it: this was mostly quick, practical shuffling, but for a short while the room looked like it had been through a hurricane. As usual, … Read more

I love going into Anthropologie. Why? It’s the overall feeling the store creates. Not every item is exactly my taste, and that’s fine. The moment I step inside I slow down, look closely, and enjoy lingering over the details. The place invites you to stay awhile and soak in the atmosphere. Isn’t that what we … Read more

Today I’ve gathered some of my favorite spring mantel ideas. My own mantel is finally finished, but I need to photograph it before sharing — so that reveal will come next week. In the meantime, I wanted to highlight mantels from around the web that are inspiring and easy to adapt. As I review these, … Read more

DIY GARLAND IDEAS A few readers asked about the felt garland I mentioned in my Christmas Home Tour. It’s inspired by a piece I saw in Country Living and it really is as simple as it looks. I don’t do complicated crafts—this is the kind of project I enjoy: quick, inexpensive and kid-friendly. If you … Read more

Mouse Card Holders One of the simplest ways to make a table feel warm and welcoming is to set out place cards. Whether you’re hosting a small family dinner or a large gathering, place cards let guests know they belong and have a designated spot at your table. Below are a selection of charming place … Read more

Last week I shared a little progress from our living room refresh and some of our Christmas decor. If you missed it, we added a new rug (a real steal at $150) and rearranged the furniture—an affordable, easy update that made a big difference. I appreciated all the nice comments and the questions that followed, … Read more

HHello! I’m Kylee, and I’m excited to share more of our new home. A few weeks ago we moved into a Cape Cod–style house, and I still can’t quite believe it’s ours. After years in a townhouse, this feels like my first true house: no shared walls, a yard to care for, and more rooms … 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

A few weeks ago I shared our plans for a new pea gravel patio and some inspiring photos. With fall approaching, it felt like the perfect season to tackle a backyard project, and I’m excited to report we’ve already made a lot of progress. When we bought our house four years ago it was new … Read more

Today I get to give away something I adore! My friend Melissa from the blog Midwest Magnolia and her new Etsy shop designed and made this special pillow cover for me, and I absolutely love it. I also own one of Melissa’s laptop bags made from the same charming fabric. In fact, seeing that laptop … Read more