Sponsored by Stearns & Foster Coastal Cottage Bedroom Makeover Recently I’ve been sharing some of the design refreshes around our house. Last week I promised to show the “after” of our guest room summer update. So, here it is: a coastal cottage bedroom makeover! I love the new look. I didn’t change everything, but a … Read more

Spring Decorating My mother loved dressing our table for each season when I was a child, and I still enjoy that tradition. Seasonal centerpieces made every meal feel special, and spring offers so many fresh ideas to brighten your table. Here are approachable, stylish suggestions to create a welcoming spring tablescape. What I like to … Read more

 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 // 11 It’s official — the weather has turned chilly. We’ve been running the heat inside and scraping frost from windshields in the morning. The cool days do have a silver lining: they make you crave warmth and comfort. I’m excited to share that something cozy is being installed at my house next week — stay … Read more

I have been hunting for a few occasional chairs for my dining room and extra seating around the house. My criteria were straightforward: durable, easy to move, suitable for indoor or outdoor use, able to work at a dining table or as a standalone seat, able to mix with my existing chairs (including my green … Read more

I finally took down the dried-out Christmas wreath from the dining room and decided to replace the empty, wreath-shaped space with a simple plate display. After a little hunting, I found a few plates that fit the area perfectly and gave the wall a fresh, balanced look. Relief! The decorating dilemma is solved. I’m slowly … Read more

Hi friends, Michaela here with a cozy Fall DIY you can make in an afternoon. I love this season — boots, sweaters and the crisp air make everything feel fresh. One of my favorite rituals is curling up on the sofa with a steaming cup of tea, cider, or hot cocoa. A pretty mug with … Read more

Traditional Landscape design by Philadelphia Architect Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd. I would breathe in the fresh air, lounge in a backyard hammock for an afternoon nap, and—if I could—add an alpaca to the mix. How about you? PS: This is just for fun—dream away and imagine your perfect outdoor retreat.

Faux Peonies // More Sources Above Create a Nancy Meyers–Inspired Coastal Cottage Feeling in Your Home I’ve been told that my style reads a bit like Nancy Meyers meets coastal cottage—and I take that as a compliment. Her films capture a refined, lived-in elegance that feels warm and timeless, and you can recreate that same … Read more

Entry Sources Can you believe it’s finally April? This week a bright shaft of sunlight streamed into our small entryway. After a long winter I almost forget the joy of a room filled with warm light. Seeing it peek in was a surprise and it lifted my spirits. Find paint color details here // Find … Read more

This post is sponsored by Kodak Digitizing Box One of my earliest and most memorable pre-holiday posts wasn’t about decorating or styled photos. It wasn’t a curated Instagram-ready spread. It was a handful of candid shots from a chaotic evening when we were trying to vacuum what we thought was a dead rodent in a … Read more