Yellow Chair via House Beautiful {designed by Ruthie Summers} Lately I’ve found myself studying one of my chairs more than usual. At first it felt like idle curiosity, but over time I realized the chair seemed to be asking for a change. The thought kept returning: maybe it wants to be yellow. Not a pale … Read more

We made a lot of progress in our house over the past year. I’m really pleased with what we accomplished. Sometimes I look around and still can’t believe how different things are compared to a year ago. Back then the carpet smelled, the colors didn’t feel right, and the kitchen didn’t function or delight the … Read more

BHG by Lauren Liess 1. Gather four chairs around a round ottoman. BHG 2. Nestle in a corner sectional. BHG 3. Replace a coffee table with an upholstered ottoman. BHG 4. Arrange furniture into two smaller conversation areas. I love cozy little spots for conversation, don’t you? — — — — — — — — … Read more

via House to Home I love a charming garden shed that doubles as a cozy summer house — a small backyard structure designed for relaxing in warm weather. There’s something irresistible about a tiny retreat tucked into the garden: it feels like a private escape close to home. I’ve been picturing a little backyard hideaway … Read more

Home Tour Today I’m excited to share a peek inside a reader’s home. We all enjoy touring well-loved spaces, and this house, owned by Martha, is especially charming. When she sent photos of her kitchen I was instantly taken with the warm, inviting style. Since Martha doesn’t have a blog of her own, I’m delighted … Read more

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] I recently found an early blog post where I first wrote about puttering. It surprised me to realize that post was published 19 years ago. I still can’t believe I’ve been blogging that long. Here’s an excerpt from that original post: After 21 years together, my husband and … Read more

One of the guiding principles I follow at home is that I don’t need to overdecorate — I simply make everyday items more beautiful. Small, thoughtful touches bring a sense of calm and warmth, especially during the fall and winter months when I’m spending more time inside nesting and tending to the home. I love … Read more

House and Home It’s that season again—time for fall nesting. I recently came across this beautiful room and immediately fell in love. It feels warm, inviting, and full of personality. Here are a few practical, cozy design ideas from this space that you can apply at home. Three key takeaways from this cozy room: Use … Read more

Roger Oates My husband has been repainting our small basement staircase for the last week or two, and it’s already looking so sweet. When we moved in the stairs were carpeted and not very attractive. A few years ago we removed the carpet and painted the steps dark gray, but the paint started to wear … Read more

I love having a dedicated kitchen coffee station. I savor the ritual of making morning coffee, and in every home we’ve had I’ve created a pretty spot specifically for that purpose. As we designed our new kitchen, we gave careful thought to where the coffee station would go. For the first time, we decided on … Read more