Fall inspiration and natural decorating images from BHG Welcome to the 6th annual Fall Nesting series Can you believe it? Fall is here. Nights are getting crisp and cool. Leaves are beginning to turn, and soon we’ll be curled up by the fire with a warm drink and a good book. It’s the season many … Read more
Today I’m thrilled to reveal the cover of my new book, The Inspired Room. After months of work behind the scenes, my second book, The Inspired Room, is finished and scheduled for release on November 1. My first book, Love The Home You Have, became a New York Times bestseller and introduced the ideas and … Read more
Coastal Living I love to see a little fun and whimsy in a room. A kitchen like the one pictured proves that a few playful touches can transform an ordinary space into something memorable. The dog artwork adds warmth and personality, while oversized buttons on slipcovers introduce a cheerful, unexpected detail. These small elements work … Read more
Would you like to join me on a Seabrook dream house tour? My family and I were thrilled to spend a few days in a literal dream home on the Washington coast. The house belongs to my friend Susan, and we feel so grateful for her generosity in sharing it. As a long-time blog reader, … Read more
HHello, I’m Melissa and I have a soft spot for books—especially the ones I love to both read and display. In the kitchen, books feel at home. Cookbooks are the obvious choice, but I’m also drawn to books about vegetable and herb gardening, entertaining, and related topics. bookends from Lulu and Georgia In our previous … Read more
DIY Jewelry Storage via Whippy Cake Along with the craft closet we are planning for our guest bedroom, we’re ready to tackle our master bedroom closet this year. I’m really excited about the project. My small walk-in closet works but lacks personality and function, so I’ve begun gathering inspiration to shape what I want to … Read more
Make people wonder about you. It makes life more fun. I remember when I first discovered Homes & Gardens — they celebrate the kind of creative, unconventional painting I enjoy. Their pages felt like permission to break the rules and design with personality. When visitors ask why my paint stops short of the ceiling, I … Read more
Hello, friends! Happy Saturday — I hope you’re doing well. Here are a few things happening around our house lately: I’ve been spending cozy hours by the fireplace writing a new book. I shared my daily coffee ritual in my Instagram stories and enjoyed the small, simple routine. Though we haven’t been out much, FaceTime, … Read more
This post is in partnership with Wayfair A week of snow in my coastal town turned into an unexpectedly cozy February surprise. Even with lingering winter weather, small changes can make your kitchen feel fresh and welcoming. Below are five simple spring ideas I’m enjoying right now that bring brightness and charm to any kitchen. … Read more
A while back I mentioned that mason jars were my top party decorating idea ever. But honestly, a glass container of any kind is my favorite everyday decorating and organizing accessory. There’s almost no limit to what you can do with jars: big jars, small jars, lidded jars, wide jars, tall jars — they all … Read more
