First off, the outpouring of kindness and support you showed our family yesterday was humbling and amazing. Thank you for the encouraging words and for sharing your stories. Now for something lighter: a long-overdue photo tour of our yard. You’ve seen a few glimpses of what we’re working with in posts about the carport and … Read more

Creative Christmas Memories & Decorating Idea One of my readers, Dana at Cooking at Cafe D, who is taking part in a 31-day series called “31 Minutes to a More Organized Life,” left a thoughtful comment that captured the spirit of this project: I’m really enjoying this series. It goes to show that it doesn’t … Read more

Sigh! Dreamy book alert! I received a copy of THE HOME BOOK from the team at House Beautiful and I adore it. I’m not giving this copy away — I’m too attached — but I wanted to share what makes it so special in case you’re looking for a thoughtful gift for yourself or someone … Read more

Wood Beaded Chandelier Late this summer I added a few new and secondhand pieces to our bedroom, and I’m finally sharing a small update as we head into fall. If you missed my earlier posts, one of my favorite finds this year was a secondhand Ethan Allen Quincy bed from Facebook Marketplace. I never expected … Read more

Remember our dear, sweet never-hurt-a-fly Ramsey who watched over us in a not-creepy-at-all way when we slept? He was a beloved member of the household and even inspired Burger to do some yoga. We’ll miss Ramsey. Yes, it felt a bit like that other little tragedy from years ago, but this time John didn’t sketch … Read more

Sources: Similar Ottoman // Blue Glass Lamp // Rattan Daybed // Rug // Plaid Pillow // Similar Turquoise Animal Otomi Pillow Today we’ll look at five stylish and practical reasons to include ottomans in your home. Ottomans are versatile One of the best things about ottomans is how adaptable they are. They make a comfortable … Read more

It’s time to refresh your home for summer. Below are 16 simple, elegant ideas to bring a relaxed Coastal Grandmother vibe into your spaces — light, natural textures, soft blues and whites, and easy, welcoming touches. Curious about Coastal Grandmother Style? See the original post on my blog for more background. Sun hats and summer … Read more

“Can’t we just lay some decking already?!” That line echoes a post from last December about the tedious prep that comes before the fun stuff—painting cabinets, in that case—and it perfectly describes where we are with this deck. We’ve set all the joists and were eager to start decking, until I remembered several small but … Read more

Hand drawn Woodland Animal Gift Tags Holiday knit gift tags Classic printable gift tags Fun Christmas gift tags Assorted printable gift tag designs Have you wrapped presents yet? To print any of these gift tags, open the image you want and follow the printing instructions provided where the design originates. Choose a sturdy paper or … Read more

Happy November! Welcome to the Thanksgiving tablescape edition of the Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours. I was honored to join these talented hosts to share our Thanksgiving table ideas and inspiration. When we first moved into our new house I felt a little wistful—I don’t yet have the dining room I used to love. But then … Read more