{Spring Decorating} 1. Ikat Appetizer Plate 2. Do the Dishes Tomorrow Tea Towel 3. Stoneware Serving Bowl 4. Dipped Bamboo Kitchen Spoon 5. Batik Kitchen Towel Set This post is sponsored by Target. Welcome to Threshold. A new line for house and home. PPlease, for the love of all things SPRING, why am I still … Read more

My dears, you don’t need a large budget, a grand house, or professional design training to create a beautiful, cozy room. With a few thoughtful choices you can transform any space into something warm and inviting. Here’s a simple formula to remember: Layers of interest, not cash, create richness. Take a look back at the … Read more

Painted stone fireplace makeover You know I love a “better than it was” project, and this painted stone fireplace makeover definitely fits the bill. For eight months I stared at the fireplace, bothered by the mauve grout, dated stone color and its off-center placement. Tearing it out would have solved the problem, but that route … Read more

One of my earliest and dearest blogging friends, Holly Mathis, recently welcomed a baby boy. I immediately fell for his calm, thoughtfully designed nursery—and, of course, for the tiny newborn when I saw his sweet face. The room is so inviting it almost made me consider having another child. There is nothing sweeter than preparing … Read more

Disclaimer: Ugh. This photo above disturbs me. I’m not a fan of the giant Spiderman. Decorating and organizing children’s rooms can be a real challenge. Boys’ rooms in particular often require flexible solutions because kids’ interests change rapidly. One month it’s superheroes, the next it’s dinosaurs. As a budget-conscious parent with three children, I can’t … Read more

I have a soft spot for cute mugs. If you collect them too, you know how easy it is to amass a small library of favorites. I rotate mine seasonally and keep the current collection on a roomy mug rack that holds 24 mugs, so there’s always a fresh choice for the morning ritual. Choosing … Read more

Welcome back to the Tiny Cottage in spring. Our last official visit here was at Christmastime, and many of you asked for a return tour to see how the space looks and feels with warmer weather and fresh touches. My parents moved into this tiny home—an addition at the back of our house—after our renovation … Read more

Happy Saturday! Our little letterboard might be telling us to “sit back and relax,” but next week promises to be busy and exciting at our house. Courtney is officially moving into our lower level next weekend, so this week is all about preparing—mostly a big decluttering effort to make room and get things organized. It … Read more

Brass Faucet Source // Farmhouse Sink // Similar Glass Light HHello! Kylee here. We’re one week into life in the new Cape Cod-style house and we’re slowly settling in. My top priority was the kitchen — we spend most of our time there and cook nearly all our meals at home. As tempting as Portland’s … Read more

So today is my birthday. I don’t need a big fuss—no party, no grand celebration—just a quiet day. I’m not ashamed of getting older; being well over forty has its perks. With each year I appreciate more clearly what matters and gain a bit of wisdom along the way. I do enjoy giving myself small … Read more