Hi friends! The first seven days of the spring edition of the Love Your Home Challenge are complete, and we’re ready to begin week two. If you’re sharing progress, I’ve loved seeing your updates on Instagram. Keep posting photos and encouraging one another as you move through these simple, uplifting tasks. Below are the next … Read more

BHG Winter Bedding Ideas As the holidays arrive and you bring seasonal decorations into your home, swapping or layering bedding is one of the simplest ways to make a bedroom feel warm and inviting. Even a light, summery scheme can take on instant winter coziness with the addition of textured throws, a quilt, or a … Read more

I couldn’t resist this face. The first time I saw her, just a week ago, I knew her name was Lily. It fit her perfectly. I told my husband I had to have her. I knew Jack would adore her, so we brought her home to join our family. Already we can’t imagine life without … Read more

Hello! It’s been a while. In case you don’t remember me, I’m Melissa’s oldest daughter, Kylee. I always intend to share updates on the townhouse more often, but life gets busy and time slips away. If you want quick updates, the easiest place to follow along is Instagram. Since it’s been a long time between … Read more

Hey everyone! Courtney (Melissa’s daughter) here. I’m excited to share a tour of my new 500 square foot apartment in Bellingham, a charming waterfront city I moved to in January. I previously shared an empty apartment tour and my bedroom plans, and now that I’ve lived here for a few months I wanted to show … Read more

Hi friends! We recently sold our home, and because selling a house is a major decision for many this year, I asked our family friend and realtor Kelly Aufhammer—who helped sell our Seattle home—to share practical tips for preparing a house to sell. PS. The photos in this post are the actual real estate photos … Read more

Valentine’s Day is less than a month away — and it’s extra special this year because my first grandbaby is due on Valentine’s Day! I came across so many charming Valentine’s Day decor items and thoughtful gift ideas while putting this post together. Below you’ll find a curated selection of decorations and inspiration to help … Read more

Traditional Exterior by Brighton Architect VanBrouck & Associates, Inc. If I lived here…I would invite you all over for a girls’ weekend lake house party! Girls only. I can picture it clearly: we’d leave laptops and phones on the far side of the lake and spend a fully unplugged weekend together. Everyone’s kids would be … Read more

Im a blogger and a mom, and both roles mean I’m often carrying a camera and taking pictures. For about a year I’ve used a Canon Rebel, and for far too long I stuffed it into a tote bag when traveling to conferences, events and school performances. The reason was simple: I found most camera … Read more

ICan you believe Thanksgiving is just two weeks away and Christmas is a little over six weeks out? It always sneaks up so fast. To get into the holiday spirit, here are ten simple things I do to start feeling festive and cozy. 1. Start listening to holiday music. Music is an instant mood lifter … Read more