Flannel Faux Wrap Skirt (black soot) // High waisted tights // Ankle Boots // Ribbed long sleeve tee This post was created in partnership with Walmart When my children were small I loved dressing them in sweet outfits and gifting them new clothes at the holidays. Their grandmas would often add to the pile, and … Read more

Click heretoget your cozy fall oils! HHappy first day of fall! Who’s ready to get cozy? For me, creating a cozy home means engaging the senses so we feel warmer, safer, and more at ease. Scent plays a big role in that feeling. This year has had its challenges, and while no year is perfect, … Read more

Hi friends! Michaela here for my monthly post at TIR. I can’t believe it’s already fall — where did the summer go? As you may remember from my last update, I recently moved from California to Michigan, so this summer felt different for me (hello, humidity). To welcome my favorite season, I’m easing into autumn … Read more

Operation: A Place for Everything (and Everything in Its Place) My organizing mission continues. This closet makeover is still in progress, so there aren’t any polished before-and-after photos yet, but I wanted to share the progress and the practical steps I’ve been taking behind the scenes. The Closet That Drove Me Nuts Can you blame … Read more

One of my yearly goals each fall is to get more organized so I can fully enjoy the holiday season. I usually begin with a decluttering push, craving order throughout the house before I can even think about Christmas. Earlier this year I set a few organizational goals for our home, looking at each room … Read more

Snow Days Are Wonderful There are those unexpectedly quiet days when snow keeps you at home, safe and snug. For anyone who is usually busy, they feel like a gift. On a snow day the pressure eases. The calendar opens up and obligations pause for a while. Suddenly there’s time to bake something warm, go … Read more

DIY Blogger House Have you seen the DIY Blogger House? It’s inspiring to see what a group of creative bloggers can accomplish when they combine a modest budget, a skilled contractor and plenty of imagination. Here are some of my favorite rooms and details from the tour. Dining room featuring horizontal plank walls, styled by … Read more

Finally! My new dining room lantern is here! One look at the pictures will show I picked a different lantern than I first considered, and I absolutely adore it. Not long ago I was given a gift card by Apartment Guide to makeover a corner of our home. Getting to shop for the house with … Read more

Hi friends! Last week I mentioned Bloom Bash, a two-day creative workshop in Seattle that I’m excited to be part of. I have a quick update: registration for Bloom Bash is now OPEN. I’d love to meet some of you there and spend time learning, creating, and connecting. The Bloom Workshop’s mission is simple: to … Read more

Hello! There’s an exciting update in our kitchen: the cabinets are being delivered and installed. I don’t have progress photos yet because work hadn’t started when I began writing, but I’m thrilled—picture me doing a happy dance with a huge grin. If you’ve seen any Instagram stories or follow the blog, you know the kitchen … Read more