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

I’m excited to share my favorite realistic faux tulips, compare different stem options, show how various sets look together, and offer simple tips to create beautiful arrangements. If you want the links quickly, here are my top Amazon tulip picks and a few similar options for different colors or budgets. These three types I ordered … 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

Click here for above sources // More Living Room Sources Does it feel like October just began? The holidays will be here before we know it, so I wanted to share a few updates from this month around the house. I shared a fall day in my kitchen elsewhere, but I’ve included a couple of … Read more

Do you ever feel unsure or overwhelmed about where to begin when pulling your home together? I’ve been there. Unlike the rapid transformations on TV, most of us don’t have designers on hand to stage every surface, source the perfect pieces, and finish a room in a few hours. Real life doesn’t get airbrushed for … Read more

My favorite projects are the small updates that make everyday life more enjoyable. I love focusing on thoughtful, practical details that improve daily routines and bring a little extra joy to a home. During our remodel I paid attention to how things would feel and function — from drawer pulls that are smooth and sturdy … Read more

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family! Due to a mashed potato overload and a temporary internet outage at the beach, I didn’t manage to publish all of my holiday finds this week. I’ll be sharing those links next week. If you published holiday posts this week and would like to … Read more

For years I struggled to simplify the clutter in my life. Each time I thought a corner of my home was under control, life shifted — babies, kids, teens, puppies, jobs, school, projects, seasons or moves would upset the balance and the order would unravel. That cycle left me feeling buried and more stressed than … Read more