Checked Curtains // Acrylic and Brass Rod // Bird Art // Brass Frames // Battery Window Candle // Faux Potted Moss Updating an entire room can feel overwhelming and expensive, but making a few changes in a single corner is much more manageable. Small updates give you momentum and a satisfying sense of progress while … Read more

BHG Designers often call the ceiling the “fifth wall.” Look up in the room where you are now and you’ll notice how much of the visual field the ceiling occupies. Beyond the safe choice of white or the occasional bold paint color, a ceiling can be a striking architectural element that adds depth and character … Read more

One of my favorite decorating approaches is to gather inspiration from many places and notice which elements consistently catch your eye. Hunting for ideas across different sources helps you identify the features you truly love. Once you understand your style—or at least recognize the elements you prefer—you’ll find it easier to spot pieces at stores, … Read more

I took a few days away from holiday decorating and blogging to bake cookies (I used a great recipe from Bake at 350) and spend time with my family watching Buddy the Elf and other holiday favorites. There’s so much inspiration online, though, that I wanted to share a handful of lovely finds from around … Read more

The Yvestown Blog Dottie Angel By Fryd and Country Living Dottie Angel With about 35 days until Christmas, now is the perfect time to begin planning decorations and festive touches that make the season feel special. Have you started getting ready for Christmas yet? Whimsical Christmas decor is about mixing unexpected textures, playful colors and … Read more

Leather Sofa February is a perfect month for a little house fluffing. I find myself wanting to pause the busyness, tidy the kitchen, rearrange pillows, dust surfaces and polish whatever needs attention. In cooler months I especially enjoy cozying things up—adding layers and texture makes the house feel warmer and more inviting. Spring decorating will … Read more

Over the table rod Happy November! Glad you stopped by. I hope you had a great week — the season seems to be passing quickly. In the U.S., Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. I’m working on several upcoming posts, including room and yard updates, seasonal decorating ideas, and a feature on a … Read more

Lately I’ve been thinking about something I’ve touched on here before: the appeal of a simpler life. It isn’t about extremes—getting rid of everything, living off the land, or shrinking to some tiny house—but about finding a steady, manageable rhythm that feels right for this season. As I get older, my sense of fulfillment has … Read more

Traditional landscape design by Philadelphia architect Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd. I would breathe in the fresh air, take a nap in a backyard hammock, and quite possibly get an alpaca. Your turn! (P.S. this is just for fun — dream away!)

via Elle Decor This post is sponsored by One Kings Lane, but my daydreams are my own. Alright. I’ll admit it: I’m a home dreamer. As a child I imagined living in a castle, and while I’ve grown to accept that I probably won’t be moving into a chateau in the South of France, I … Read more