Merry Christmas from Our Home to Yours! We hope you enjoy our holiday video tour, featuring appearances by our two grandbabies, Forrest and Lila, along with our pups Finnegan and Lily. A full photo tour and source list are available on the original post. Watch the video below: Learn more about our Room Recipe decorating … Read more
Carefree Summer Last week I took a day off and even declined a conference call with HGTV and designer David Bromstad so I could spend the day with my son. I shut down my computer, turned off my phone, and we enjoyed a peaceful, technology-free day together as a family. Finding time to relax during … Read more
Im thrilled to announce the four winners who will each receive a $50 HomeGoods gift card to shop for their own Mom Caves. Congratulations to these lucky readers — what a fun treat! Please join me in congratulating them and sharing a big virtual high-five. If a winner listed a blog when commenting, I linked … Read more
A small lamp for a bookshelf or countertop can brighten a dim corner. This mini opal glass lamp is an ideal size and a lovely solution for compact spaces. Pair it with a color-changing dimmable bulb for the most flexible mood lighting. Hello, friends — it’s Courtney! I’ve been settling into my new apartment with … Read more
Thank you so much for the warm response to my book announcement. Your encouragement and enthusiasm have meant the world to me. This whole process has been a thrilling adventure — sometimes it feels surreal — but I’m growing more excited every day as the books come together. The next few weeks will be busy … Read more
I took a few days away from holiday decorating and blogging to bake cookies (a great recipe I tried) and spend time with my family watching Buddy the Elf and other favorite holiday films. Still, there’s so much inspiration online I wanted to share some of the best finds I’ve come across recently on blogs … Read more
Oak Hill Architects Do you love timeless kitchen ideas? Whether you’re planning a remodel, hunting for decorating inspiration, or simply enjoy looking at beautiful kitchens, you’re in the right place. Below I’ve collected many of my best kitchen decorating and renovation posts, packed with practical advice, tips, and inspiration. I save photos of classic kitchens … Read more
Preparing pretty room sprays and diffuser blends, or mixing a fresh-scent household cleaner, is one of the small rituals I use to slow down, savor the season, and find joy in caring for my home. Below I share recipes and simple ways to scent your home with pure essential oils, including favorite spring and summer … Read more
Today marks the official release of my newest book, Simple Decorating. I’m thrilled to share this little book with you — it’s a comfortable, compact size filled with practical decorating tips and full-color photos to inspire your home. I loved creating it and I’m excited to see it head out into the world and onto … Read more
Anthropologie As many of you know, I love to travel — even short trips to favorite local shops feel like mini getaways. A visit to Anthropologie always feels inspiring: the displays, colors and textures ignite ideas and encourage me to see familiar items in fresh ways. When I explore a favorite store I don’t only … Read more