If this were a fable, the moral might be: when something in your home doesn’t feel right, do something about it — or wait for it to die and take it as a sign. Our story’s protagonist is the small hanging light that lived in the corner of our living room. We’d always felt something … Read more

*** This giveaway is closed – see who won below! *** This week’s lucky random winner is.. Keelan (who’s favorite picture of herself from her Costa Rican honeymoon, saying “my husband took it of me at the end of the trip while I was lying in a chaise lounge and I just look the epitome … Read more

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