Living Room Mood Board Ideas with Practical Design Tips

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Get inspired for your home with this summer living room mood board! Mondays aren’t always the most inspiring day of the week, but I like to brighten the start of the week with our Monday Mood Boards. These curated looks are meant to spark ideas and help you bring a fresh, relaxed feeling into your … Read more

Herringbone Kitchen Floor Tile Ideas and Design Tips

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Are you remodeling this time of year? This will be my first Thanksgiving and Christmas in my finished kitchen. Last year a contractor was here on Christmas Eve installing our Dutch door, so I’m thrilled to finally have the space ready to use and decorate. I can’t wait to set up my holiday kitchen. Before … Read more

Cozy Glam Holiday Tablescape: 8 Stylish Decorating Tips

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When you put a little extra care into your holiday table setting, it becomes a thoughtful gift to your guests and helps create a memorable celebration. At our house, the sweet spot is a cozy mix of rustic elements with a touch of glam. You don’t need to go overboard—simplicity can be stunning. Rustic pieces … Read more

DIY Autumn Centerpiece Ideas Using Items You Already Own

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II picked up some beautiful organic pears at a local market this week. I love wandering through the produce aisle when the market is at its best. I don’t particularly enjoy grocery shopping, but browsing fresh fruit and vegetables always feels like a small pleasure. They’re healthy, yes, but they’re also surprisingly beautiful. Before we … Read more

Creative Christmas Decorating Ideas with Mini Trees

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One of my favorite ways to decorate for winter and the holidays is with mini trees. I love scattering them throughout the house to create seasonal interest in every room. Over the years I’ve collected and styled many small trees — bottlebrush trees, tabletop pre-lit trees, paper trees, mercury glass trees and more — and … Read more

Cottage-Style Home Decor on Etsy: Antiques, Blue & White, Coastal Finds

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Red Plantation Market in Poulsbo, WA I enjoy finding vintage decor at antique shops, flea markets, and thrift stores. Our home blends collected treasures, family heirlooms, and secondhand pieces with newer items I’ve added over the years. One of my recent market finds from Poulsbo is a vintage fisherman’s basket that now hangs on my … Read more

Keep Christmas Magical: Festive Decorating Ideas and Tips

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I spent a delightful afternoon decorating for Christmas this week. Even though we haven’t opened any boxes or set up our tree yet (we plan to get it this weekend when the kids are here), I still enjoyed getting started with what I already had. I especially liked not having to dig through storage—at least … Read more

Plush Velvet Pumpkins for Fall Decorating + Giveaway

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Fall Decor: Plush Velvet Pumpkins Remember those soft, velvety pumpkins from last year? These plush velvet pumpkins are back and have quickly become my favorite seasonal accessory. I’ve already scattered them around the house—tiny touches of autumn that make a big difference. I recently received a new set from LoveFeast and added them to my … Read more

Turn Your Home Into the Perfect Summer Staycation Spot

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I’m a homebody at heart, but I still cherish occasional getaways. My perfect escape is a small, charming hotel in a picturesque town. Give me a quiet, cozy room with fluffy bedding, stacks of books, excellent food, and the scent of coastal air, and I’m content. I’ve always dreamed of visiting Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard … Read more

Creating a Beautiful, Functional Home: A Practical Design Journey

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lovely kitchen via BHG I have been on a mission for quite some time to bring my home into better functional and visual shape. This hasn’t happened overnight. When we moved here nearly four years ago, we weren’t in a position to do much with the house. Almost all of our time and energy went … Read more