Ready for a little weekend escape? My husband and I are both self-employed. He leads a start-up church and I run a blog, so we spend a lot of time working from home together. While that life is a blessing in many ways, it can blur the boundary between work and home. That overlap creates … Read more

It’s a good moment to reflect on creativity, purpose, and how we spend our time. Are you living the life you want? Have you found your purpose and are you pursuing your goals with focus and passion? I’m happy to say I’m largely living my dreams, but I still veer off course sometimes and lose … Read more

Today I’m excited to show you our small outdoor storage shed and how we are using it to get organized. Fall is on its way. We haven’t quite had to break out the rain boots full-time, but the season is changing and it’s the perfect time to prepare the yard and patio for wetter weather. … Read more

I have several types of garland and I use each for different spots around the home. They each bring a distinct look and texture depending on whether I want something full and lush or light and drapey. My Garland Sources Deluxe Pine Garland Original Pine Garland Cedar Garland The garland shown on the counter is … Read more

Do you remember my square felt garland from last year? I reinvented it this season into something I love even more: a Winter Felt Wreath. The garland was pretty but shorter than I wanted, so I wasn’t using it. Rather than buy more felt or cut more squares, I decided to transform the existing garland … Read more

Are you ready to take action and get serious about eliminating clutter in your home? I am. If you saw my recent post about the secret to getting organized, today I’ll share a practical plan for tackling clutter so you can make steady, meaningful progress. This approach works no matter how much clutter you have, … Read more

Happy weekend! Here are a few blog posts you might have missed this week: My Simple Fall Porch and Lantern Come Window Shop Anthropologie with Me! Inspired By: Serena & Lily Our Bathroom Makeover: Painted Vanity and Wall Stencil Details Enjoy the inspiration in this week’s Home Style Saturdays! Shabbyfufu | How to Create a … Read more

Merry Christmas, friends! Welcome to my seventeenth year of sharing our home at Christmas with you. If you had told me years ago that this would become part of my life, I wouldn’t have believed it—but I would have been delighted. Connecting with so many kindred spirits who love creating a warm, seasonal home has … Read more

Better Homes and Gardens Better Homes and Gardens Country Living Better Homes and Gardens New England Home Shop Red, White & Blue Decor Refreshing your home with a red, white, and blue palette is an easy way to add crisp, classic style. Whether you want a subtle nautical accent or a bold patriotic display, this … Read more

Rattan Lidded Basket This year my focus is on creating a place for everything we love. Recently I added two baskets in the dining room, and in this post I’ll explain why they work for our space. Each year we pare down a bit more. Downsizing and being intentional about what we keep has helped … Read more