It’s definitely feeling like spring around our house, and more than that, it truly feels like home. We’ve been in this house for almost six years now — longer than I’ve lived anywhere else — and being settled here has been a wonderful change. Over the years the house has continued to surprise and delight … Read more

Bird Wallpaper 1. Design Transformations, Photo by Kimberly Gavin 2. Domino magazine 3. via Boston Magazine 4. via wallpaperdirect.com 5. Bird wallpaper in the powder room from Sarah’s House 1. REMOVABLE! Julia Rotham for Hygge & West 2. Julia Rotham for Hygge & West 3. Schumacher 4. Anthropologie 5. Galbraith & Paul 6. Wallpaper Direct … Read more

Ihave been craving sunshine — and today it finally felt like summer. With warmer days ahead, I refreshed the dining room and set it up for a bright spring or Easter brunch. Changing a few accessories can quickly shift the mood of a room, and mixing existing pieces with a few new finds is one … Read more

Want a decorating approach that stays timeless yet adapts easily to changing trends? Me too. In this post I’ll share a few simple principles that help a home feel current without needing constant overhauls. Recently I attended a pre-launch event for Birch Lane at Christiane Lemieux’s Soho loft and then saw the actual Birch Lane … Read more

This post was sponsored by Ross Dress for Less As we decorate our new house, I keep returning to a few core principles that help create a warm, comfortable home. Whether it’s your first house or your seventh, three essentials guide my choices: authenticity, personality and flexibility. First and foremost, your home should be authentic … Read more

1) Simple White Robe 2) Vintage Alarm Clock 3) Exfoliating Body Wash 4) Guest Towels 5) Swiss Dot Shams 6) Ticking Stripe Roll Up Bed 7) Mandarin Mango Candle Fall is the time of year when we start thinking about family and friends gathering for holidays. Whether you offer a dedicated guest room or a … Read more

Happy Thanksgiving to my friends in the U.S. and to everyone reading from around the world. I wish I could welcome each of you to our table this year, but for now a blog post will have to do. I want to say how deeply grateful I am for your friendship, encouragement, and the joy … Read more

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisper, our homes become more than places to live—they become shelters, a true sanctuary. Designing a home that feels as good as it looks requires more than styling for a photo. A sanctuary is not a staged set; it’s a lived-in space that supports your daily … Read more

I’m excited to share part two of this beautiful Seabrook beach house today. It belongs to my friend Susan, who with her husband had this home custom built in Seabrook, Washington. They kindly invited my family and me to stay for a few days this summer, and we completely fell in love with every corner. … Read more

I wanted to stop by with a few quick updates and some happy news about Jack. First, thank you for the positive response to the tips on organizing children’s rooms — many of you asked to see the bus picture featured in that post more clearly, and I’ll share it in a follow-up soon. I … Read more