Thank you for the enthusiastic response to my kitchen design board — sharing this project with you has been so enjoyable. I was beyond excited to see the cabinets and sink finally delivered. This is a quick progress update to let you know the cabinets are in place; the full reveal will come later once … Read more

Pumpkin spice, chai tea, orange, nutmeg and clove — that’s how fall should smell. Right now, 2020 has brought many challenges, but your home doesn’t have to add to them. With a few simple steps you can create a cozy, inviting fall scent that’s also healthy and natural. Living in Seattle this season, I open … Read more

For the first day of Autumn 1. Maple Leaf Hook 2. Enamelware Mug 3. Fireside Throw 4. Leaves Tea Towel 5. Baltic Amber Candle 6. Gold Flatware Set What’s coming up for Fall Nesting week two? I can’t wait to show you a few cozy updates to my media room! What are YOU working on … Read more

My husband and I fell in love with this house on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle. It feels like one of those grand, old family homes you imagine being passed down through generations. Of course, it would be even better if that imagined inheritance also covered all the maintenance, yard work, and upkeep — but … Read more

Country Living Creating a Mood with Color and Pattern My daughters and I were recently chatting about the color red — one of them even owns a pair of bright red pants that I admire — and that conversation reminded me of a favorite photo: the entry pictured above. It’s a perfect example of how … Read more

Simple Weekend Decorating Projects Looking for an easy DIY to tackle this weekend? Try a paint-marker makeover on a thrift-store lamp to give it a fresh, personalized look. It’s a quick project that can transform an outdated find into a stylish accent for any room. Maybe you have an old lamp tucked away in the … Read more

{weekend inspiration} :: The sofa captures a sweet, original charm while the overall style feels playful and a little quirky. One of my favorite simple design ideas is to think creatively about art — for example, framing colorful catalog pages creates lively, modern wall decor at no cost. It’s an easy, effective way to add … Read more

Spring Bedroom: Coastal Grandma Style I can honestly say I’ve embraced the “Coastal Grandma” vibe now that I’m a grandmother living by the sea. For the past two and a half years we’ve called an island on the upper Northwest coast of Washington home. Retiring to a cozy seaside cottage was always a dream, and … Read more

I’ve had a lot of questions about how our church is coming along in its new building, so I thought it would be a good time to share an updated look at my creative home away from home. I love using creativity to bless other people. Decorating my own home is fun, but transforming a … Read more

Pottery Barn IIf you missed it, I slipped in a short update earlier today about my fireplace mantel and family room. That post explains why I’m skipping a fall mantel this year—believe me, I’m sad about it—but the renovation is all for the sake of progress in our family room. You’ve already seen my fall … Read more