We’re adding a small cottage to the back of our home for my parents. If you missed the earlier update, I shared progress photos of the addition in a previous post. Today I’m sharing a design mood board for their kitchenette. They’ve chosen so many charming elements, and the space will be both practical and … Read more

Seasonal Holiday Ideas HOwning a blog is a lot like owning a home: it benefits from regular tidying, organization and the occasional closet clean-out. After more than five years of posting regularly, I’ve realized this site contains a lot of useful content that can be difficult to locate. To make navigation easier, my daughter and … Read more

Furniture Makeover As you may have guessed, I rarely have only one project going at a time. I tend to juggle multiple jobs around the house, which can make progress feel slow. Yet that scattered approach has a perk: occasionally several projects finish at once, and I love that sudden sense of completion. One of … Read more

IIf you struggle to find enough storage in a small home like I do, here are practical small-space tips and tricks to help you make the most of what you have. This post is in partnership with World Market A question that comes up every season Where do you keep decorative items that are fun … Read more

Brass bunny candleholder // Artificial tulips Decorating for spring should be fun. After a long winter, it’s rewarding to celebrate the season’s arrival with fresh, light touches that make a home feel alive again. I love bringing in classic spring elements—birds, tulips, budding branches—and adding a bit of whimsy. My brass bunny candleholder captures that … Read more

BHG My lifelong dream is to have a banquette. Threshold Interiors – New York City So far, my dream has not been realized. BHG Every house I’ve had, I have tried and failed to find a way to add one. BHG But I will keep dreaming. BHG And never lose hope. House & Home One … Read more

Hello friends! I hope you’re enjoying the Fall Nesting series — I always love this time of year. With 67 days until Christmas, there’s still time to savor the last weeks of fall while also beginning to plan for the holidays. Christmas has a way of arriving sooner than expected, so now is a great … Read more

Tis’ the season for slowing down to savor what this season is all about. Just before Thanksgiving I learned my thyroid had gone haywire again, and suddenly many of my holiday plans nearly came to a stop. If you’ve read my book Dwelling or followed my wellness journey, you may remember I live with an … Read more

@stefmturner Bathroom Design Inspiration Now that our remodel is finished, I’m excited to personalize more spaces in our home—especially the bathrooms. We have a primary bathroom, a downstairs powder room with whale wallpaper, and another bathroom that my parents used before we built the Tiny Cottage. The bathrooms featured in today’s Sunday Strolls & Scrolls … Read more

House Tour BI’m excited to share a beautiful house tour from a recent trip to Atlanta. Last week I attended a small Ballard Designs blogger event and had the chance to visit a newly built private residence that was being styled and photographed for an upcoming catalog. The home was filled with Ballard furniture and … Read more