I just wanted my house to smell like Anthropologie. If you want your house to smell like Anthropologie (who doesn’t love that Volcano candle?), read on! AI’ve always been enamored with the scent that fills Anthropologie stores. For years I’d step inside, take a deep breath, and sigh—exactly the aroma I wanted at home. For … Read more

via Traditional Home Having a charming bathroom has always been on my wish list. A few houses ago I had a bathroom very similar to this one, only with a different sink. That black sink is such a striking choice. My old bathroom was painted the same bright orange and I loved the cheerful burst … Read more

TMS Architects Imagine hosting an annual family Easter egg hunt on this property: a warm afternoon filled with children and cousins running across the lawn, laughter in the air and parents gathering moments with their cameras. It’s the kind of setting that invites generations to come together and make memories. Picture quiet Saturday mornings spent … Read more

Bringing on MORE Autumn Bliss! We are on day 6 of the 31 Days of Autumn Bliss series! If you are just joining in, here are the posts you missed! Entering the Autumn SeasonA Welcoming Fall EntryLayering Rugs Over CarpetThe Secret to a Clutter Free RoomBringing Cozy Back! One of my favorite things about autumn … Read more

Hey friend, are you one of my newsletter subscribers? You’ll want to stay subscribed to hear some really exciting news and be the first to see Kylee’s adorable new house! Click to subscribe. We’re about to become empty nesters—for real this time—after more than 30 years of raising our wonderful children. One era is ending, … Read more

I have been enjoying all the Blissdom recaps around the internet—stories of friends, learning, and the fun that filled the weekend. I’ve spent the week recovering: long travel, public speaking, and so much excitement left me pleasantly wiped out. It was a wonderful event. I didn’t take many photos (only three, and they were terrible), … Read more

Many readers might remember when I wrote about my unfinished kitchen island and how unsure I was about keeping or finishing it. After completing the recent kitchen remodel, I decided to keep the island and give it a distressed, antique-furniture look. In the remodel reveal you can see the island transformed into a warm, rugged … Read more

Each week on our Inspired Room Style Instagram (and on TIR and the blog) we highlight timeless and on-trend home decor pieces to help followers style their homes affordably and with ease. A few months ago we began a monthly series here on the blog to round up the previous month’s favorite finds from Inspired … Read more

@thegroggyanchor Beadboard is a timeless design feature that brings texture and cottage charm to any room. I love how it adds character, and it has been a favorite in many of our older homes. We currently have beadboard wainscoting in our house, and I’m excited to be adding it to our new kitchen. Installation began … Read more

As part of the 5th Annual Fall Nesting series and party, I’m hosting a general link-up for bloggers running a Fall home series this year. If you’ll be publishing a series of posts about fall decorating, cozy routines, seasonal projects, or anything related to Fall nesting on your blog this October, please add your series … Read more