Hi friends! Last Friday was my son’s final day of junior high—how did that happen? Next year he starts high school and I can hardly believe how quickly time passes. Even when you try to savor each moment, seasons seem to slip by. In just a week summer begins. I’m excited, though we may be … Read more

One question I hear again and again is this: How do you keep a house clean when you’re too busy or too worn out to tackle a big cleaning session? I understand that struggle. Even if you get a free day, most people don’t want to spend it cleaning. Since I’ll be sharing housekeeping tips … Read more

Sometimes I ponder the deep questions of life, like what should I put on my wall? Recently I was trying to decide what to do with a narrow, awkward space between my front door and the living room windows. The light switches sat right in that spot, and every frame or piece I tried to … Read more

My family owns a beach house near Cannon Beach, and it’s one of our favorite nearby escapes. Over the years we’ve spent many relaxed weekends there. Cannon Beach is not only a wonderful place to unwind — I plan to write a full post about it soon — it’s also home to one of my … Read more

It’s time for another update on our galley kitchen remodel. For anyone who enjoys seeing the in-between stages and progress posts, this update is for you. It’s messy at the moment — the early stages of a remodel always look worse before they look better — so brace yourself: it’s a little scary right now. … Read more

Update: my current kitchen remodel Do you have a favorite kitchen style? Kitchens are the rooms I love to study and design most. Now that my own remodel is finished, I find myself in withdrawal — I’d happily live in a house full of kitchens so I could move from one project to the next. … Read more

House Beautiful When the air turns crisp and the skies grow a little blustery, I love nothing more than nesting indoors. Fall is my favorite season for curling up with a good book. A comfortable chair, an ottoman for my feet, and a lamp casting a warm glow over a small stack of books—this is … Read more

I love using printable Christmas gift tags. They’re an easy, affordable way to add a personal touch to presents or to finish off homemade treats like baked goods. Have you wrapped your gifts yet? I haven’t—I’m not great at wrapping far in advance. Maybe next year. If you’re wrapping this weekend, these printable gift tags … Read more

Pumpkin spice, chai, orange, nutmeg and clove — that’s how fall should smell. Let’s be honest: 2020 has had its challenges, but your home doesn’t have to add to them. A cozy, welcoming scent is within reach with a few practical steps. There are many ways to create a warm, autumnal atmosphere. Right now in … Read more

I’m thrilled to be tackling a few simple weekend makeovers this summer. Especially projects inspired by the desire to create meaningful, memorable family spaces for warm summer evenings. This holiday weekend we finally checked off a long-held wish: a backyard fire pit for family nights. YAHOO! Before the makeover the fire pit sat in a … Read more