photo via BH&G Picture Molding I enjoy finding simple, attractive ways to display artwork and photos, and picture molding is one of my favorite solutions. In older homes it was common to see picture rails along the walls, which made hanging art easy without driving hooks into plaster. Those rails protected the wall and allowed … Read more

This post is sponsored by Blue Apron YAll, can you believe it? It’s officially the first day of fall! I love this season and want to savor every bit of it. Do you feel that little chill in the air yet? Do you feel more energized to make your home inviting at this time of … Read more

Blackband Design via HGTV Do you ever let yourself daydream about what you would do with unlimited space, an unlimited budget, or both? I do—often. Coming back to reality can feel a little disappointing, but the dreaming process is valuable. It sparks fresh ideas and creative energy that I later apply to my own home. … Read more

Farmhouse Christmas via Country Living I know in the U.S. we haven’t even had Thanksgiving yet, but I like to savor gratitude year-round and I truly enjoy the whole season. Thanksgiving is a favorite—especially the mashed potatoes—but I always look forward to Christmas. Daydreaming about it is part of the joy: picturing the decorations, the … Read more

TThis weekend I slipped into one of those nesting moods that always shows up before the holidays. I moved furniture around, sketched a few quick project plans, and decided it was time to insert the leaves in my dining table. Simple enough—until I realized I had never painted those leaves. Most people might grab a … Read more

My Forest & Sea Christmas House Tour Tiptoeing in to say … it’s less than eight weeks until Christmas. I know — it’s surprising, but I don’t want to rush the season. I enjoy planning slowly and savoring each part of the holidays. Skipping over Halloween isn’t about moving quickly through Thanksgiving or Christmas; it’s … Read more

Sources: Gingerbread Man Cookies /// Gingerbread Snowflake Appetizer Plates /// Similar Rug 1 /// Similar Rug 2 /// Slippers Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the holidays? The season can be joyful and energizing, but it can also bring a long list of tasks and high expectations that leave you short on time and patience. … Read more

Merry Christmas, from our house to yours! This week I’ve been focused on finishing my Christmas to-do list, but mostly I’ve been enjoying puttering around the house — my favorite way to spend time. I picked up a new dresser last week and finally organized my closet for the first time since we moved in. … Read more

Pretty office inspiration from BHG Hello! A while ago I mentioned we were doing some construction downstairs, so today I’m sharing an update. This post focuses on the before and progress photos—after shots will come later—but I know many readers enjoy seeing the work as it unfolds, so here’s what’s happened so far. My daughter … Read more

I was recently invited to Germany for IFA, the leading trade show for consumer electronics and appliances, as a brand ambassador for Samsung Home Appliances. I was excited at the idea of escaping the moving boxes for a trip abroad—I haven’t been to Germany in years and would have loved to return—but in the end, … Read more