Transform Your Room with a Bold Statement Rug

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If your room feels a bit uninspired, a simple change beneath your furniture can make a big difference. A new statement rug can instantly update the look, shift the mood, make a space feel cozier and more cohesive, define a seating area, and provide the perfect pop of color or pattern your room needs. Choosing … Read more

Home & Kitchen Trends Report: What Modern Households Want

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Hello and Happy New Year! Are you back from the holidays? It’s time for another kitchen update: I’ve been getting a lot of emails asking when I’ll reveal the finished kitchen. I appreciate your excitement and patience—so do I. A few readers worried they’d missed the big reveal, but it isn’t ready yet. Even though … Read more

Spring Decorating Ideas Inspired by Fresh Seasonal Style

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Country Living – Kelley and Co. I’ve been enjoying almost-summer weather lately — warm, sunny days that make me want to freshen up the house. Is it sunny where you are? The brighter days have inspired me to lighten my decor for the season and get ready for summer, which is arriving quickly. I don’t … Read more

4 Steps to Design a Timeless, Comfortable Home

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(I’d take this house, wouldn’t you?) I started this blog feeling unsure and a little intimidated. Back then I worried that my small budget, limited time, and basic skills would make my posts unappealing compared with those who could afford to remodel or hire professionals. I certainly wasn’t one of those people. I had to … Read more

Create Joyful Drawers: Smart, Simple Drawer Organization Ideas

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I love a cheerful drawer. Opening one that’s overflowing with random items never feels good. A tidy drawer—simple, organized, and pleasing—makes a difference in how I feel when I start my day. Not every drawer in my home is perfect yet. But progress happens one drawer at a time. Small, consistent improvements keep projects manageable … Read more

Homemade Plant Spray for Thriving Indoor and Garden Plants

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Calling all plant lovers! Whether you’ve had a few casualties or you’re a proud plant parent, nurturing houseplants takes a little knowledge and consistent care. I used to consider myself a “plant killer,” but over time I’ve learned what plants need and now have far more successes than failures. Plants need TLC, just like people … Read more

Love the Home You Have: Holiday Decorating Ideas for Any Space

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book page from Love the Home You Have Are you already feeling inspired for the holiday season, or a little overwhelmed (or both)? Maybe, like me, you’re pretending everything is fine. I’m excited about the season, yet I’m hoping our kitchen will be finished before Thanksgiving and dreading the idea of Christmas decorating around a … Read more

Merry Snow Day Brunch: Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe

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Happy day after Christmas! Thank you for all your lovely comments on our Christmas house tour. This year we were blessed with a white Christmas Eve and Christmas Day — a rare and magical surprise for Seattle. A fresh blanket of snow transformed the neighborhood and made staying home feel extra cozy and special. The … Read more

Terrariums and Small-Space Urban Gardening Ideas for Apartments

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Think you don’t have a green thumb? I don’t either, but that hasn’t stopped me from getting my hands dirty creating small gardens. I love it — even though I often kill plants and am still learning. It’s therapeutic and fun, so I keep trying. Update, here are some of my own tiny gardens! Open … Read more