In a few weeks we’ll be saying goodbye to the easy pace of summer. While the family will miss long, sunny days and relaxed bedtimes, the routine and predictability of back-to-school season can feel both refreshing and comforting. With a little planning now, the transition to fall can be smooth instead of stressful. Even though … Read more

Because many of you asked how my weekend went (thank you for the support and all the funny comments!), I’m happy to report I managed to dig the table out from under the holiday avalanche. Small victories count. Of course, just as I was taking the first photo the boys leaped up on the sofa … Read more

via flickr: aussiegall T Some of you who follow me on social media may already have heard about my recent unexpected, emergency surgery. I’m incredibly grateful for all the well wishes, concern, and prayers I’ve received. I’m now on the road to recovery and doing okay. I won’t fill the blog’s front page with graphic … Read more

Big news: creating a toxin-free home just got easier and more affordable. Today I’m excited to share a major update that makes switching to cleaner household and personal care products simpler than ever. Young Living has launched a new shopping platform with customer-friendly features, including a one-time option for new customers to get 24% off … Read more

I know many of you still feel uneasy about wallpaper. If you remember your mother’s yellow-and-orange kitchen or a grandmother’s floral living room, it’s easy to understand why. Wallpaper certainly went through a period of questionable taste, and older papers were often difficult to remove. For some, a single image is enough to bring back … Read more

I’m excited to be tackling a few easy weekend makeovers this summer. Especially projects that help create warm, memorable spaces for family nights outdoors. This holiday weekend we finally checked off a long-time wish: a backyard fire pit for evenings with family and friends. Before the makeover the area around the fire pit felt neglected—no … Read more

Each week on our Inspired Room Style Instagram we highlight classic and current home decor pieces to help followers decorate their homes affordably and with ease. Last month we began a new blog series rounding up the top picks from Inspired Room Style as chosen by our Instagram followers. Today we’re sharing May’s favorites so … Read more

IIf you’re a long-time follower of TIR, you’ve likely heard me describe Fall Nesting as a mindset. It’s an invitation to adapt our homes and daily rituals in ways that feel meaningful and manageable. Fall Nesting encourages a pace that is both comforting and inspiring. We don’t rush through it or worry about the next … Read more

RLast season I encouraged everyone to remember that hospitality and joy aren’t cancelled and suggested decorating front porches. I’m happy to report I followed my own advice and gave our porch a little fall refresh. It’s simple, affordable, and instantly uplifting — a copper pot of mums and a few pumpkins really do brighten the … Read more

Tropical Exterior via The Lifestylist® Brands designed by Palm Harbor Homes … I can already imagine sleeping soundly in this peaceful waterside retreat. I would open the windows each evening to let the cool breeze drift through the rooms and fall asleep to the gentle sound of waves against the hull. On the little dock … Read more