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

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