Hello everyone! I’m so glad you stopped by. I hope your Monday is going well. I’m excited to be part of Gina’s Summer House Tour. If you’re visiting from Nester’s, welcome! Although summer isn’t officially here yet, I’ve already started transitioning the house for the warmer months. It’s not all leisurely weekends and styling—life is … Read more

It was a gorgeous day in Portland when I set out for my Fall Drive By. Is there anything more lovely than a crisp autumn day? Look at that door above — doesn’t it look like a chalkboard door? I swear I can see writing around the top of the round window. A chalkboard front … Read more

Happy almost New Year! As the year closes, I wanted to share a selection of favorite posts and highlights from 2014. It was a wonderful year full of projects, milestones and inspiration. I’m taking a short break to finish up holiday tasks and prepare for an exciting 2015 — including my annual Home Goals review … Read more

While I enjoy finding inspiration online, one of my favorite ways to build confidence in my own style is to study beautiful homes in design books. Holding a book, turning the pages slowly, and savoring the images brings a quiet, focused experience that scrolling can’t match. Books encourage me to notice details I might otherwise … Read more

House & Home Finally, after a long wait, we will begin construction on our kitchen in just a few weeks. What felt like endless dreaming is becoming real. Delays from limited time and budget stretched the process, but I’m excited to say that by the holidays this year (knock on wood) we hope to be … Read more

Rattan Serving Cart (on sale!) // Brass Ceiling Light // (see more sources at end of post) A few weeks ago I had an unexpected epiphany that led me to buy a rattan serving cart, and I couldn’t be more pleased with how it transformed our kitchen and dining area. When we designed this space … Read more

I spotted a Christmas tree displayed inside a basket on Southern Living last year and immediately liked the look as an alternative to the usual tree stand and skirt. The idea felt cozy and stylish, though I did wonder about how stable the arrangement would be for a taller tree. While reading Country Living this … Read more

Fall is the season when I crave everything cozy. My plush duvet slippers feel cozy. My yoga pants feel cozy. My fireplace feels cozy. Everything feels like it should invite warmth and comfort — except my family room. After the notorious “dog barf episode” that involved our white slipcovered sofa, the room lost its inviting … Read more

Father’s Day is this coming Sunday, and if you still need a thoughtful gift, my daughters and I have put together a curated list of 14 reliable presents the men in our family already own and love. Each item is practical, well-reviewed, and should arrive quickly from Amazon. Below you’ll find concise descriptions to help … Read more

After years of “make our own nut milk” sitting on our to-do list, we finally made it happen. Our nut milk journey really began when we received a powerful blender as a Christmas gift. With that tool and a trusted recipe from my daughter Kylee — who somehow makes everything taste better — we were … Read more