I think what most of us want this summer is unhurried time to enjoy with our family. At our house, we’re craving a slower pace. With busy schedules throughout the year, being intentional about summer plans is what will turn the idea of slowing down into reality. We’re making a conscious decision to slow our … Read more

Do you have a signature scent for your home, or a favorite seasonal fragrance you return to year after year? Last week I mixed a “Lavender Vanilla + Lime” linen spray to freshen our sheets and towels. It smells so bright and clean—like a late spring afternoon. The simple recipe I used is below. Although … Read more

We’ve all experienced it: you’re shopping for something new for your home but aren’t sure what you actually need. You wander through stores looking for that missing piece. Then your eyes land on “it”—a charming little accessory that’s affordable and seems like it will instantly transform your room from bland to beautiful. The sales clerk … Read more

It’s hard to imagine anything cozier on a cool autumn afternoon than curling up beside a fireplace. Even if the weather isn’t quite cold enough yet to light a fire, it’s a great time to plan and style your living space around the hearth so it becomes a welcoming focal point when the season arrives. … Read more

Are you baking more these days? With summer beginning, maybe the pace will change, but many of us have found more time for cooking and baking. Recently I shared my gluten-free vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe, and today I want to share a long-loved gluten-free banana bread. I’ve made this loaf for years and switched … Read more

Styling a coffee table can feel tricky. You want the surface to look intentional—not cluttered—yet adding a few attractive items can enhance a room’s atmosphere. Because the coffee table is often a focal point, it’s an ideal place to experiment with styling and bring personality into your living space. To avoid an overly busy look, … Read more

I’m ready to make more improvements to our house. I have a list of ideas that keeps growing, but today I want to focus on one of our bathroom projects. We have two bathrooms that need updating. You may remember the vintage mint and pink master bathroom I shared some time ago. I keep imagining … Read more

Photo by Sarah Sherman Samuel Friends, I’m absolutely smitten with this charming white kitchen from Sarah of Smitten Studio. This tiny cabin kitchen is irresistibly cute — a perfect mix of bright white finishes and warm wood details that feel both fresh and cozy. The layout and styling make clever use of limited space, and … Read more

We have a family tradition that spans holidays and everyday mornings. Our favorite brunch is a simple, dramatic oven-baked pancake everyone calls a Puff Pancake. Known by some as Dutch Babies or German pancakes, we affectionately shorten the name to “puffs.” I prefer to bake them in a round, heavy cast-iron skillet or a stoneware … Read more

Easter Ideas With just a little over a week until Easter, I’ve been collecting last-minute ideas and couldn’t resist sharing these charming Peep projects from Leigh Ann at Your Home Based Mom. The chocolate-covered Peeps and Peep bouquets she created are irresistibly cute and perfect for spring celebrations. Peeps are a classic Easter treat, and … Read more