Making simple changes in our home, one step at a time, transformed my life and my family’s health. I feel better than ever. Over the years we’ve seen dramatic improvements by creating a toxin-free home. I’m so glad we replaced harmful products with clean alternatives. Here are the steps we took to feel our best. … Read more

Please welcome my special guest today, Emily from Chatting at the Sky! We met at Blissdom this year, where Emily, her sister Nester and Sandy from Reluctant Entertainer roomed together. It was a joy to spend time with her in person — she is warm, genuine and gracious. Emily has a beautiful home and — … Read more

Little by little, we’ve been making steady improvements to our backyard. While hiring a landscaper would have been ideal, we chose to tackle the project ourselves and add upgrades over time. With limited time to work on the space, progress has been slow but consistent—slow improvements over time are part of our rhythm. Last year … Read more

TThe change of seasons is a perfect reason to refresh your home. With the holidays behind us and winter still stretching ahead, this is a great time to create a snug, warm sanctuary where you can feel cozy all season long. We recently moved into a new house, so our bedroom is still in the … Read more

Hi friends, happy Friday! As June races by, I wanted to pop in and share a few things I’ve been up to lately and some places I’ve appeared around the web.A few of my Instagrams from this month — including a sneak peek of my secret garden. It’s still a work in progress, but when … Read more

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