Remember, friend: despite everything happening in the world right now, joy isn’t cancelled. There are simple, meaningful ways to invite more happiness into your home and to give presents that truly lift the spirits of the people you love. Ways to inspire more happiness at home and gift ideas that bring joy Browse our full … Read more

My book A Lovely Life celebrates savoring simple joys through every season. The holidays can feel overwhelming—and yes, we’re only about 15 weekends away from Christmas (and even closer to Thanksgiving)—so I love the idea of hosting a relaxed fall gathering early in the season. Inviting friends or family before the holiday rush lets you … Read more

Brass Wall Sconce (+ non-hardwired light trick!) // Windowpane pattern pillow One of my favorite at-home rituals is a gentle practice I call puttering. No matter how busy my schedule, I always make time for it because it changes how I feel about my space. Do you do something similar? Maybe you call it by … Read more

Queensland Homes – Bayden Goddard, BGD Architects Photos Inspired By: A Modern Coastal Island Style I had a moment a few months ago when I felt completely overwhelmed. I’m past it now, but it reminded me how unsettling it can be to step into something new—whether it’s starting a project, taking on a challenge, or … Read more

I wanted something fresh to hang on my door to bridge the season from fall to winter. Since I already use a wreath on the porch and plan to add touches to the windows, I didn’t want to repeat the same wreath look. My aim was a simple, seasonal piece that felt a little different. … Read more

Today I want to share a quick update answering some of the most frequently asked questions about items in our home. I can’t cover everything in one post, but I’ll address several of the pieces people ask about most often. One of the top questions I receive is about our leather sofa. We bought it … Read more

House Beautiful Studio McGee New England Home Magazine – Designer Leslie Rylee New England Home Magazine – Designer Leslie Rylee BHG House Beautiful House Beautiful Spring Decorating Ideas Refreshing your home for spring is about brightening layers, adding texture and bringing nature indoors. Simple swaps and a few accent pieces can lift a room instantly, … Read more

From now until March you’ll often find me tucked under the covers, mug in hand, savoring the quiet of the bedroom when the weather is cold. I joke about it, but I genuinely love being in a space that feels like a warm, welcoming retreat. For me, a bedroom should feel extra cozy, comforting and … Read more

The other Sunday I wandered through our local flea market, the kind of slow, casual browsing that often yields nothing — and that’s okay. Sometimes the best finds come when you least expect them. On this trip I struck gold: a beautiful rattan shelving unit that changed my office instantly. The piece stood near the … Read more

TThis year, for the Michaels’ Dream Tree challenge, my daughters and I chose a Winter Wonderland theme. Instead of using flocking or real snow to achieve a wintry look, we built the effect with fluffy white pom-poms, oversized sparkly white poinsettias, faux fruit, and glittery silver and gold ornaments. The combination created the bright, snowy … Read more