Photo: Hiya Papaya via House of Turquoise Because my house is in complete disarray while we prepare for new paint and floors in several rooms, I’m not doing much summer decorating at the moment. I’m not complaining—far from it. I’m thrilled at the thought of how much brighter and cleaner the house will look in … Read more

We’ve been enjoying bright autumn sun and cooler temperatures here in Seattle—sweater weather at its best. Outside, leaves are turning brilliant shades of orange and yellow and some are beginning to drift to the ground. There’s a crispness in the air, and I’m savoring every minute of fall nesting as I make the house feel … Read more

I love my bloggy friends. I love parties, and I especially love getting together with bloggy friends. When a group of bloggers decides to celebrate for 31 days straight, you know something fun is about to happen. Who is hosting this bloggy bash and what is it all about? My good friend Nester gathered a … Read more

Find the reveal post here! O ne of the features that sold us on this house was the bright, light-filled finished basement. Many homes in our Seattle price range felt small, dark and cramped, so having a lower level with good ceiling height and ample natural light made the house feel much more spacious and … Read more

Update and add charm to a kitchen on a budget A Are you ready to update your kitchen? Do you want to add charm and personality but aren’t sure where to start? Creating ambience is the key to having a truly beautiful home. You know how you can look at some magazines and see a … Read more

House & Home Printable labels from The Creativity Exchange BHG Tidbits Golden Boys & Me original source unknown Jenna Sue Design Traditional Home Shades of Blue Interiors original source unknown Weldon Owen via Good Housekeeping original source unknown Coastal Living Rue Mag / Photo by Emily Gilbert / Styling Meagan Camp Explore smart, stylish bathroom … Read more

I love to reuse what I have. I’m trying to be as frugal as possible and make small changes that have a big impact. Here’s what this wreath looked like before (forgive the imperfect photo). I put the wreath in the garage a year ago and completely forgot about it. It’s an apple wreath I’ve … Read more

House and Home Last autumn I felt a little adventurous and decided to try something different from the usual carved scary faces. I wanted a more refined look for some of my pumpkins. (My son, of course, still prefers the classic spooky faces.) House and Home I was drawn to the idea of using upholstery … Read more

Welcome! I’m excited to share the progress in our lower-level family room and show off the new Mohawk flooring. If you missed the before post, you can refer to it to see the earlier state of the room. We’re really pleased with how the floors have transformed the space. The new flooring was installed the … Read more

Today I’m sharing simple, charming Thanksgiving table decorating ideas you can create with items you already own. These examples are meant to spark your creativity and help you personalize a warm, inviting table. Sources are listed at the end of the post. If you missed yesterday’s inspiration board and source list, you can find it … Read more