Hello friends! Thank you for the sweet comments on my fall decor post and the updates to my little house. I’m so happy you’re enjoying the progress—we truly love living here. Big news: Wednesday is our official “tear out the kitchen” day. Cabinets are ordered, countertops and flooring picked, appliances chosen, and we’re ready to … Read more

I wanted to share an update on our Christmas porch progress. It’s been rainy and gloomy here, but I managed to take a few photos to show how the porch is shaping up. Our front porch feels like two spaces: one by the main entry and the other by the living room doors. In this … Read more

Meet Bella, the newest pup in our family. I can’t even. Her face looking up at me? Why so cute? Bella is an eight-week-old Australian Labradoodle who will soon be living with our daughter, Kylee. For now she’s a bit like our grand-pup, though we laugh about calling her that. Three people in our house … Read more

There are several effective ways to make your home feel less cluttered. While the most direct approach is to remove items you no longer need, how you organize and display everyday objects also greatly affects the sense of clutter. With a few simple adjustments, you can create a more open and calming environment without a … Read more

I enjoy going to open houses and having an excuse to peek inside homes. Many of you probably feel the same. Does your area still host a “Street of Dreams”? That annual tradition used to be one of my favorite events for years (we moved, so I’m not sure if Portland still holds it). Open … Read more

Winter home tip: Create mini-destinations in your home. You may remember the post about establishing a clear purpose and mood for a room. That idea can be applied on a smaller scale: create distinct, cozy corners within a room that invite you to linger. Not every home has an extra room to spare for a … Read more

HI hope you all had a lovely weekend. After several hectic weeks I finally took a couple of days to relax and do fun things. My sister and nephew visited, and we enjoyed shopping, sampling coffee, and just spending time together. On Saturday my girls, my sister and I tried candle making — it was … Read more

Our family moved away from our hometown of Portland, Oregon, almost two years ago. It’s hard to believe how quickly time has passed. While we appreciate our new life in Washington, we often feel nostalgic for the familiar places and everyday rhythms we left behind. When I discovered the gorgeous gallery-wrapped canvas from Red Letter … Read more

{Sunset Magazine} I don’t know about you, but we don’t get to take tropical vacations very often. That doesn’t mean we can’t turn our own backyard into a private island retreat. With a few thoughtful touches you can create a Bali-inspired escape to enjoy all summer long. Isn’t life about enjoying the everyday instead of … Read more

Click here for above sources I love window shopping for inspiration. Even a quick stroll through store displays often sparks fresh ideas and shows new ways to use items I already own. Join me as we wander Target and explore the newest spring finds. Below are moods and product highlights I spotted in store, along … Read more