New England Home With summer officially beginning in a few days, I’m switching things up around the house. I’m choosing lighter fabrics, a brighter palette, more fresh flowers and natural seasonal accents to welcome warm-weather living. The last few months of staying at home have given me time to reflect on how our family uses … Read more

II talk a lot here—sharing what I like, what I’m doing, and ideas from around my home. That’s a lot about me, so today I want to flip the script and hear from you. This post is all about getting to know you and your home. I ask a question at the end of almost … Read more

Style Me Pretty, Office of Shea McGee, Photography by Brooke Palmer Happy Friday! Courtney here with a fresh roundup of inspiration boards to spark creativity for your workspace. We’ve been planning a reorganization of my mom’s office and are excited about freeing up a large wall for a bulletin board, a calendar, and practical wall … Read more

My White Adirondack Chair Source // Similar White Adirondack Chairs on Amazon As one season winds down, I make a point of savoring every last moment—especially the small pleasures that change with the calendar. Lately we’ve been taking long beach walks with the dogs, soaking up the warm sun, and picking sweet blackberries along the … Read more

Greetings, friends! It’s been a while since I posted a “Life Lately” update with phone and Instagram photos, so today I wanted to share a few behind-the-scenes moments from our home. We hosted family for Thanksgiving, and the house was delightfully full of activity. With work, projects, kids, and a few pups under one roof, … Read more

“Many of our decisions to add things we think we need in our home or will enjoy in life create extra clutter and stress. It has become second nature in our culture to believe a new purchase will improve our lives, when often it only makes them more complicated.” –Make Room for What You Love, … Read more

I treat my home as a sanctuary — a quiet place where I feel safe. Still, the sound of a doorbell can disrupt that peace. Doorbells always make me uneasy, even when there’s no reason to be. Ours rings for many ordinary things: deliveries, family members who forgot their keys, solicitors, or a neighbor stopping … Read more

Today we have a Reader’s Question: I think the scary thing about decorating is……What happens when “all of a sudden” you realize your tastes have changed and you are sitting amongst items you’ve bought over the years that are just not doing it for you any more? I love so many things I see on … Read more

For years we imagined building a backyard cottage for my parents to live in near our Seattle home. That original plan didn’t come to pass, but the dream is finally coming true in a different way. I’m excited to share the progress and the tiny cottage choices my parents made to make this space work … Read more

Create a warm focal point for cool fall nights. You don’t need a fireplace to make a room feel cozy—simply group candles in an old metal pot to build instant ambience. Adding a string of twinkling lights nearby brings soft sparkle and depth to the arrangement. If you have young children or pets and want … Read more