Sources: Blue rug // Blue glass lamp // White Chair Slipcovers / Drop leaf wood table in corner Shopping for new pieces online or in stores is fun—especially when you’re getting ready for fall or making your home cozier for winter—but rearranging what you already own can be just as satisfying, if not more. Do … Read more

via Historical Concepts It’s been more than a decade since we left our tiny English-style cottage in Portland’s Eastmoreland neighborhood, yet the memories remain vivid. The block was exactly the kind of tree-lined street I had always imagined: full of character, old houses, and neighbors who felt like family. Ours was one of the smaller … Read more

Since it’s Thanksgiving week and many of us are already thinking about holiday plans, let’s have a little fun and weigh in on a festive but surprisingly divisive topic: colored versus white Christmas lights. Last year I asked this same question and enjoyed reading everyone’s takes. For years I favored all-white lights—partly because I loved … Read more

Hey friend! How are you doing? We’re keeping well here. Seattle has extended its stay-at-home order through at least May 4th, so we’re settling into a new routine and trying to make the most of it. I ordered lettuce plants for our small garden barrels and we’ll be planting this weekend. With grocery runs more … Read more

Paper Organization Ideas via BH&G I need to get better organized. Between family commitments, work, volunteer activities and daily life, it’s easy for papers and small items to take over counters and desks. Over the past months I’ve been experimenting with systems to keep our home and home office under control. We’ve made progress, but … Read more

Country Living I think incorporating the simple beauty of natural elements is one of the easiest and most attractive ways to bring the seasons into your home. Nature offers so many lovely textures and tones, and when you prefer a subtle aesthetic, natural pieces make the most sense. Better Homes & Gardens Natural fiber rugs, … Read more

Advent Calendars I know Christmas still feels far away, but it’s just a little over eight weeks from now. I don’t want to hurry through autumn, yet I do like to prepare so I can fully enjoy the holiday season when it arrives. Preparing ahead is part of my fall nesting ritual and helps me … Read more

This post is in partnership with Serena & Lily With the holidays approaching, I’ve been looking forward to settling into our new home. We’re only a few days from officially calling this house our only home, and we are so happy to have reached this point. Moving and downsizing have been exhausting, but every bit … Read more

Raise your hand if you have dogs. Now raise your hand if you want a clean house and dogs at the same time! We have four doodles in our family; two live with us full time and two visit. That’s a lot of fluff, but also a lot of joy. Keeping a tidy home while … Read more

@toni_marianna @amymaisondecor @thegroggyanchor @byemmadiaz @our1925home Fireplaces, candles and inviting places to curl up on a cold winter evening — so cozy and comforting. I saved these inspiring rooms because each one creates a warm mood in its own way. They offer practical ideas and subtle details you can learn from when shaping your own space. … Read more