When we moved into this house, I collected lots of ideas for updating this room. I imagined everything from a window seat and built-in bookcases to trim work, refinished floors, a new fireplace surround and a fireplace insert for cozy fall evenings. So many plans! So little time and budget. We’ve completed many other projects … Read more

HHello! Is this thing on? Hi, friends — I’ve missed you! Everything is good here at home. I’ve been quieter than usual while juggling several projects with overlapping deadlines. It’s been a busy season. Between the blog downtime earlier this year (you might have noticed the site went missing a few times, which was alarming), … Read more

Table Decorating Ideas for Fall Fall has arrived and I’m already imagining a cozy dining room filled with friends, warm food and thoughtfully set tables. A well-styled table is an essential part of autumn nesting—an intimate stage where family and guests gather to share a meal and conversation. Even if your approach is casual, putting … Read more

I have enjoyed creating my own artwork from quality paper for years. When you want something pretty on your walls but don’t have the “right” piece, heavy-duty wrapping paper is an excellent option. Large sheets of sturdy wrapping paper—more like poster-size than scrapbook paper—work beautifully as temporary or permanent wallpaper and also frame nicely as … Read more

Truth. My life has been pretty busy the last few years. We moved to another state to start a creative church from scratch, and this weekend we’re launching a concert house. Yawn. Hardly anything exciting around here. So. What would life be like without a little crazy-eyed insanity mixed in? I don’t know, but I’d … Read more

TThe best results often come from small changes and the daily rituals we practice again and again. How do you want to feel in your home this year? How do you want to feel in your body, your mind, your soul? How do I want to feel? It’s a powerful question. What goals do you … Read more

Navy Wingback Chair (on sale!) Hey friends! Since the start of the year I’ve been rearranging furniture nonstop. Anyone else feel that urge to refresh their home? I recently brought a piece of furniture into the dining room and I’ll share more photos of that room once I can snap them. Being at home more … Read more

One of my favorite things about fall, aside from donning boots and cozy sweaters, is sitting by the fire with a warm cup of coffee in the morning. That simple ritual signals the start of the day and feels like a small, comforting celebration. For me, this is part of a larger morning ritual I … Read more

Seabrook is one of those small coastal towns that feels like a storybook. I fell for its character-filled houses the minute I arrived. While I dream of visiting Nantucket someday, Seabrook offered that same classic seaside charm much closer to home. The weathered shingles, simple porches, and cheerful details make you want to slow down … Read more

Every day spent with plants is a good day. Plants lift the spirit and bring calm to a busy household. My grandmother and mother always had lovely flower gardens and indoor plants while I was growing up—my mom still does—which likely inspired my own love of plants. Although I don’t claim a perfect green thumb … Read more