Happy Tuesday! Please excuse the dark, grainy cellphone photos — contractors have been in the kitchen all day, so it’s been tricky to get good light for pictures. There’s a lot happening around the house right now: fun projects, but many of them at once. With Christmas fast approaching, we’re racing to finish enough so … Read more

I really enjoy intentional, thoughtful entertaining. I like to create an atmosphere where special details are considered and pretty tables are set. The house gets tidied—not perfect, never intimidating or overly fancy—but comfortable and welcoming. For me, entertaining isn’t about showing off skills or being the life of the party; it’s about creating the space … Read more

BH&G Organizing for Back to School! It’s that time of year again—back to school. Although my son doesn’t return until the sixth, we’re already shifting our minds toward backpacks, school supplies and lunchboxes. That shift always reminds me that a little renewed organization goes a long way. This command center combines cork, dry-erase, chalkboard, pegboard … Read more

Hey friends! This week I’m carving out time for something I always enjoy — what I call puttering. Maybe you have a different name for it, but it’s one of those simple, satisfying ways to spend an afternoon. Puttering is to occupy yourself in an unhurried, pleasant manner on a number of small tasks, while … Read more

I’ve heard many people say they love the look of hardwood floors but dread the maintenance. Maybe I’m odd, but I find hardwoods fairly easy to care for. I enjoy keeping them clean, and over time I’ve developed a few practical tips and tools that make it simple to keep our floors looking their best. … Read more

@rebeccaandgenevieve There’s something I really love about rooms decorated in green. Whether it’s a soft sage, a vivid emerald, a deep olive or any shade in between, green brings a calm, uplifting character to a space. These rooms featured in today’s Sunday Strolls & Scrolls inspired me—and I hope they inspire you too. Sunday Strolls … Read more

Y’all, this bathroom has been patiently waiting its turn to get pretty. It’s functional, relatively clean, and not the worst bathroom we’ve ever had. There are a lot of things I like about it. Compared to previous bathrooms we’ve had, this one ranks high. It’s our first time with double sinks, and that alone has … Read more

It’s time for an update on our galley kitchen remodel. For anyone who enjoys progress posts, this one shows the work in between stages. Early remodeling always looks worse before it gets better, so brace yourself — it’s a bit messy right now. Contractors have been updating the electrical wiring, which is essential and exciting, … Read more

One of my favorite ongoing features over the years has been the “20 Little Things” lists. To celebrate that tradition, I’m bringing back short snapshots of cozy corners and small pleasures I love about autumn at home in this Falling For Fall series. I enjoy traveling, but being away always reminds me how much I … Read more

Sarah Richardson Sarah 101 News Flash Calling all Sarah Richardson fans — exciting news: HGTV is airing the new season of Sarah 101 in the United States. Sarah 101 offers a back-to-basics approach to design, breaking projects into simple, manageable steps. Designer Sarah Richardson shares practical tips and clever tricks to solve common decorating challenges … Read more