This post was created in partnership with You Need a Budget Do you ever feel frustrated by financial limits when you imagine future projects for your home or other long-term goals? I do. I tend to live in the moment and I’ll admit budgeting for future wants doesn’t come easily. I love the satisfaction of … Read more

BHG Years ago, soon after moving into my first home, I created a simple coffee station in the kitchen. Living in Seattle — where coffee culture runs deep — made that decision easy. Over the years I’ve moved a few times, but the idea of a dedicated coffee zone has stuck with me. If you … Read more

House and Garden UK AAs part of our “best of the best” kitchen series, here’s a curated roundup of inspiring colored kitchen cabinet ideas. While classic white kitchens are timeless, well-designed color can transform a space and reflect personal style. These examples show how color can enhance a kitchen’s character while working with the home’s … Read more

The Postman’s Knock (download HERE!) ^ IIf you’re wrapping gifts this weekend, here’s a curated roundup of charming and free printable gift tags from creative artists around the web. I was delighted to discover so many talented designers sharing their gift tag designs for everyone to enjoy. Below you’ll find a variety of free printable … Read more

1. Back-of-door organizers. I use a back-of-door organizer in my guest room—one in gray and another in beige. They’re perfect for keeping gift-wrapping supplies neat and accessible: ribbons, small boxes, gift bags, tags, cards, tape, scissors and more fit easily into the pockets so everything is in one place when I need it. 2. Bedsheet … Read more

The other day on my cleaning post a reader described her frustration with a husband and family members who won’t help keep the house tidy. That’s a common struggle, and it’s one I’ve addressed before in my books Make Room for What You Love and Love the Home You Have. The short version: you deserve … Read more

Every morning—usually right after the coffee is brewed and before I check email—I make my bed. I’ve done this for years. It’s not out of obligation but because this short, five-minute habit creates a calm, intentional start that carries through the day. There is science behind it. Psychologists call this a “keystone habit”: a small, … Read more

Let me tell you a little something about myself. For some reason, I have eyes that want to see everything in fairy-tale vision. I often picture my home as if it should always look like a scene from a storybook—tidy, charming, and effortlessly styled. In my mind, every corner should be ready for a magazine … Read more

I recently tackled a quick, practical overhaul of our guest room closet with a “use what I have” approach to create an organized gift-wrapping station. This year I’ve been slowly improving small spaces around the house, sharing behind-the-scenes progress in the HomeBody Gathering Place community. Since October I’ve posted updates on projects like the mudroom, … Read more

via Country Living Each season reflects a way of living in our home. For me, autumn is about slowing down and embracing the present. It’s a time to notice the delicate details around us that are easy to miss when life moves too fast. I especially love these white decoupage pumpkins adorned with lacy foliage. … Read more