House & Home After sharing tips for styling small living rooms, many readers asked for advice for larger living rooms. While a big living room can be excellent for entertaining, it can also feel impersonal or difficult to arrange for everyday life. The challenges are different from smaller spaces, but with thoughtful planning you can … Read more

We kicked off 2008 with a home-improvement sprint that turned out to be bigger than expected. On New Year’s Day we were up at 8:20 a.m. and on the road to Ikea by 9:00. Why get up so early on a rare day off? Simple: the promise of not one but two new bedroom closets. … Read more

I want this room in my house. I’m completely smitten. The attention to detail, the layered color palette, the patterned wallpaper and that cozy cottage charm—all come together beautifully. This dining room is the work of interior designer Charity Swanson Buchika of Elan Interior Design. Her approach blends classic proportions with relaxed, lived-in textures to … Read more

Quick note: if you missed the update to last week’s post that went up a few days after it was originally published, you can catch up on that here. When we moved in, one of the subcontractors wondered why we hadn’t ripped out the old cabinets, mismatched appliances, and pink laminate counters before moving in. … Read more

Every time we move to a new home with the chance to redo a kitchen, I wrestle with the same design question. How and where can I add character? (*I have comments enabled on this post if you want to chat!*) The first item I committed to for this kitchen was the faucet. I chose … Read more

Lauren Liess’ Home, featured in Domino HHello friends! I’ve gathered seven beautiful bathroom designs that have been inspiring me lately. Each room highlights thoughtful materials, smart layouts, and calming palettes—perfect for anyone planning a refresh. I hope these images brighten your Monday and spark ideas for your own space. Michael C. Hall’s home — Photo … Read more

Terrain is full of cheerful, whimsical spring accessories right now. I always find decorating inspiration there—both for items to buy and for ways to style pieces I already own. Even when I’m simply browsing, their styled images offer fresh color palettes, clever pairings, tablescape ideas, and seasonal styling tips that spark creativity. Often I’m inspired … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** We’re ready to dive in: random.org has chosen a winner for this week’s giveaway. The lucky winner is… Cher (who swims about 20 laps each day in the summer). Congratulations! One piece in our kitchen that always makes us smile is the print … Read more

More often than not we’re finishing Clara’s homemade Christmas gift right up to the last minute—sometimes with things still drying in the garage on Christmas Eve—and this year was no exception. The best part of sharing the project after gifting it is getting to include photos of her playing with it, which is always our … Read more

Welcome to my Fifth Annual Fall Nesting series! {Fall Front Porch Decorating} I’m so glad you’re here. It’s hard to believe this is my fifth annual series, but if I’m going to keep a tradition, Fall and nesting are perfect subjects—both inspire me more than almost anything else when it comes to the home. Over … Read more