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

As a HomeBody, I truly love being at home. Do you feel the same? As a busy business owner, I’ve learned that enjoying home life requires intentional choices about how I spend my time. Without a plan, I get frazzled—juggling tasks, feeling scattered, or overwhelmed by busyness. That’s not the cozy, peaceful mood I want … Read more

Observation time! Below are prompts to inspire conversation about the room — feel free to respond to any or all of them. How would you describe the overall style of this bedroom? What personality traits might the people who live here have? What are the first things you notice when you look at the photo? … Read more

@adoredhouse Spring Bedroom Decorating Are you refreshing your bedroom for spring this year? I’m planning another refresh now that we finally moved our new Facebook Marketplace find bed upstairs. A few small updates can make a big difference when the season changes. Below are five bedroom ideas full of inspiration for creating a calm, welcoming … Read more

Chair / Light / Pillow / Stools / Pouf / Art / My Rug Design (vote here!) Happy Monday! I hope you had a relaxing weekend. Any summer travel plans? I’m heading to the Haven Conference in Atlanta this week to mentor fellow bloggers, and otherwise we’re keeping things local. I’ve grown to love staycations—exploring … Read more

This post is sponsored by Ross Dress for Less Have you finished your Christmas shopping? I’ve been wrapping up gifts over the past week, but I still have a few items to find. With so many events this month, it feels great to get presents sorted early so you can relax and enjoy time with … Read more

Outdoor Room: A Retreat I’ve been slow to share this porch update — a simple makeover that took longer to document than expected thanks to bad weather and a few personal setbacks. Finally, I decided to photograph it even on a gray day. Living in the Pacific Northwest means a mix of beautiful and overcast … Read more

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive–to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love — then make the day count!” Steve Maraboli Is there a shift in the seasons where you are? I can feel fall easing toward its close. Autumn always seems too short … Read more

Today we’re launching a cheerful decorating blog tour to celebrate the release of the new book, But Where Do I Put The Couch? Plus — enter to win a $500 Wayfair gift card. You’ll earn an additional entry at each stop on the tour. Scroll to the list of bloggers below and enter the giveaway … Read more