1. Axelwood x base dining table   2. Chartreuse Chippendale chair  3. Blue linen settee   4. Yellow metal table lamp   5. Pink chevron pillow 6. Blue ikat pillow 7. Hand carved chest 8. Antique green two-sided desk This post is sponsored by Chairish.com Once upon a time I discovered a simple design … Read more

“Being in a garden is very relaxing and peaceful as plants are restorative to our health and emotions.” I recently shared photos of my lilacs on Instagram and discovered that some parts of the country don’t have lilacs at all. That surprised me—lilacs have such a rich, floral scent that feels like the essence of … Read more

Every morning we make traditional Italian coffee using a stovetop espresso maker (Moka Pot). We enjoy several coffee brands, and one favorite is a roast from Kicking Horse. Use a medium espresso grind—coffee labeled and roasted for espresso works best. Grind fresh beans to a medium-coarse texture in a quality grinder. Fill the lower chamber … Read more

This post and giveaway is sponsored by FilterEasy Greetings and happy first day of summer! We often think about spring cleaning, but who really wants to do extra cleaning in summer? I don’t — yet I still like a tidy home. That’s why a short five-minute cleaning routine is a perfect summertime habit. Sunlight streaming … Read more

Oh! Inspiring Find! Pat from Back Porch Musings’ fabulous island makeover (seen through the lovely dining room!) Do you enjoy collecting ideas from blogs? I used to browse frequently and save interesting posts, but often forgot where I found them. I don’t have time for elaborate note-taking or copying and pasting links, so I’m grateful … Read more

For old times’ sake — and because I admit to a small obsession — I took a short drive-by while I was in Portland last week. It had been far too long. I began in First Addition in Lake Oswego, a neighborhood where I lived several houses back. I spotted a few homes that made … Read more

This house is finally ours. After a long journey, we’re still a little stunned to be calling this place home, but it already feels like it was meant to be. Today I’m sharing a first look, and I’ll be showing more in the days and months ahead. There’s so much I want to tell you … Read more

Sponsored by Ross Dress for Less Opening your home for holiday entertaining is a lovely way to celebrate the season. While a formal sit-down dinner has its charms, a well-styled buffet is both fun and flexible, allowing you to host more guests with ease. Whether you prefer a seated meal or a buffet, the key … Read more

Years ago I was buried in paper. I had no system, so every piece of mail, receipt, or school notice went into a growing pile marked “later.” When bills needed paying I’d rummage through stacks hoping to find them. Tidying often meant stuffing loose papers into drawers, boxes, or bags to deal with another day. … Read more

This post was sponsored by Aquascape® When we began our side yard project earlier this year, I had hoped it would be finished by spring so we could enjoy it all summer. It didn’t get completed, and we still haven’t had a chance to use it. I keep saying it’s getting closer, and now I’m … Read more