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

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

Get inspired for your home this season with a cozy autumn dining room mood board. Sources listed below This dining room is the kind of space you want to linger in. It feels warm, welcoming, and comfortably stylish. I love the layered patterns, the deep warm browns mixed with soft blues, and the bold contrast … Read more

via Miss Mustard Seed I love the seasonal ritual of putting away lingering summer accessories and bringing out favorites for autumn. This weekend I’ve been doing a bit of fall nesting around the house, making small updates that help the space feel cozier. Little by little my home shifts toward a warmer fall and winter … Read more

Mood board sources below Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year (or did you, if you’re in Canada)? Last year we were settling into our new home and enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving at my daughter Kylee’s place in Portland. This year, the gathering is at our house. We’ll have my sister and her family, the grandparents, … Read more

Greetings! Here’s a festive and delicious drink recipe that’s become a favorite in our home. We love cider, and this sangria brings together crisp apples, bright citrus and seasonal cranberries for a cheerful winter beverage. I’m sharing it now — perfect for Christmas, New Year’s, or any gathering through the holidays. We first made this … Read more

I love embracing the small, everyday joys each season brings. While fall remains my favorite, every season offers its own lessons and simple pleasures. Today I wanted to share the exciting news that sisters and longtime blogging friends Heather Patterson and Vanessa Hunt have written a book titled Life in Season. If you follow home … Read more

Home Office in a Closet: Country Living It feels great to have a well-organized home, yet paperwork and small items can quickly take over. Between personal documents, kids’ school papers and bills, clutter accumulates fast. If your home is smaller than it used to be, you may need fresh ideas to maximize every inch and … Read more

Studio McGee Inspired by: Coastal Style Amy Studebaker Design (via House of Turquoise) Amy Studebaker Blackband Design | GrayStone Custom Builders Patrick A Hearn Architect Laura U Design Sita Montgomery Interiors Traditional Home / Mary Mac & Co. Interior Design | T.S. Adams Studio Architect | Jean Allsopp photographer Traditional Home / Mary Mac & … Read more

I love simple, magical holiday decor, and these dimensional large paper snowflakes are a perfect example. They add an instant festive feeling to any room. I’ve had mine for years and use them at Christmas, but like my hanging lit porch stars, I often keep them up through the winter because they create a gentle, … Read more