For many years when I lived in Portland I made a point of visiting the Street of Dreams every summer. It was a cherished tradition I loved even as a child. After moving to Washington I hadn’t attended in a while, and I missed it. Last week I finally went again for a quick trip … Read more

1. Blue and White Senegal Basket 2. Antique Iron Basket 3. Orange Woven Utility Basket 4. Large Metal Clam Basket 5. Natural Round Jute Bins 6. Vintage Wood Grape Bin 7. Natural White Woven Basket 8. Large Slope Basket 9. Zambales Teal Storage Basket 10. Threshold Storage Bin Gather is a curated selection of gift and decor ideas assembled by Courtney Michaels, a design … Read more

Dutch Door source and FAQ Greetings, friends! I’ve been eager to return to sharing our exterior and patio projects, and the good news is we’re finally nearing the finish line. That doesn’t mean every idea is complete—there will always be more to tweak—but we’ve wrapped up most of what we set out to do and … Read more

A quiet pause from life’s constant motion is essential for our well-being. Balancing a busy schedule with intentional moments of solitude helps us breathe, refocus, and appreciate the simple joys that otherwise slip by. But with so many demands tugging at our attention, how do we carve out time to slow down and truly savor … Read more

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