A few months ago I shared the initial inspiration and ideas for our already great basement laundry and craft room. The room hasn’t changed much since then, except for one major improvement: we got a new washer and dryer. Yes, I’m excited about doing laundry. Shortly after we moved in, our dryer stopped working and … Read more

Design Board Dining Room Inspiration It’s time for another round of voting in Apartment Guide’s “Your Picks. Your Place.” sweepstakes, featuring a $10,000 grand prize. I’m honored to be one of four featured bloggers alongside Liz from Hoosier Homemade, Shelley from How Does She, and Gina Luker. Please vote daily for your favorite design boards … Read more

You can find my welcome page for my series by clicking the image above. Join the 31 Days series and share your creativity. Link once at any host site and your series will appear across all participating sites. Please link directly to your welcome or Day One post rather than to your homepage so readers … Read more

@mamabuffalo__ Do you love seeing books thoughtfully displayed in rooms? I do. In this Sunday Strolls + Scrolls inspiration post, I’m sharing ideas for creating cozy book nooks and styling bookshelves that make a room feel inviting and lived-in. Whether you have a small corner or an entire wall to work with, there are simple … Read more

Toward the end of last year, we launched the Cottage by the Sea Shop — a carefully curated collection inspired by coastal living and the calm, cozy feeling of seaside homes, no matter where you live. Today I’m sharing a few new mood boards featuring recent pieces from the shop that I think you’ll love. … Read more

I recently posted an update on our Trex deck and many readers asked for details about the outdoor furniture and decor shown. With summer approaching, I gathered the sources I use for outdoor spaces into one convenient list. Below you’ll find photos from my current and past home with the exact or similar product sources … Read more

Sponsored by Brother In my organizing book, Make Room for What You Love, I emphasize how important it is to organize your hobbies if you truly want to use them. When supplies are scattered or hidden, you’re far less likely to follow through. I recently took my own advice and organized my hobby supplies — … Read more

I am a homebody. Perhaps you are one, too. In my book Dwelling I describe what I mean by the term: a homebody is someone who appreciates the simple pleasures and activities centered around home life. It’s not about isolation or hiding away. Being a homebody is about finding completeness and comfort in the everyday … Read more

Red, white & blue styling from: 1. High Street Market 2. Toast 3. High Street Market 4. Terrain 5. Brook Farm General Store 6. West Elm This compact collection highlights simple, patriotic-inspired decor for casual gatherings and seasonal styling. The red, white and blue palette shown in the images is balanced and versatile—mixing stripes, solids … Read more

Guest DIY post submitted by Ashley of Ashley’s Busy I can pretty much only sew square pillows. But hey — that’s something. I bought my sewing machine years ago with big plans, and after about five years of ownership I still mostly make square pillows. It sounds funny, but that simple skill is great for … Read more