Sponsored by Mohawk Flooring Happy Thanksgiving weekend, everyone! I hope you’re enjoying shopping, decorating, and plenty of turkey sandwiches. When I last updated you on the hardwood floor project, the new wood had been delivered and was acclimating in our home while the crew removed old carpet and damaged boards to prepare for installation. That … Read more
Hi friends! How are you? I want to say thank you for all your thoughtful comments — I appreciate every one of them. I’ve been out of town this past week with limited internet while handling details of our upcoming move, including the important question of where we’ll live in January. I’ll share an update … Read more
Fall Feels Mug Source Fall is almost here. Are you ready to create a cozy corner for the season? Some people welcome autumn with pumpkins on the mantel; I prefer rearranging furniture. Whatever inspires you is the right choice. There are no hard rules, but I do have a few suggestions to help you craft … Read more
Hello friends! Welcome to this week’s Home Style Saturdays — I hope you find plenty of inspiration here for your home. If you missed these recent posts, here are a few highlights: Our Annual Gift Guides Winter Dining Room Decor: New & Sentimental Holiday Style A New Linen Slipcovered Sofa in the Living Room Warm … Read more
It’s the small, thoughtful details that turn a house into a home. If you don’t quite love the space you live in, start by nurturing a single corner. Give that corner your attention and care, and your affection for the rest of the house will often follow. Often the feeling of dissatisfaction comes from comparing … Read more
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We are deeply grateful for so much and appreciate your warm wishes. Thank you for the kind messages about our Christmas tour and video — it was a joy to share our home. I also loved seeing photos of so many of your homes in The Inspired Room … Read more
It’s Drive By Time — a lighthearted neighborhood photo tour. I had so much fun taking these pictures; it had been far too long since our last Drive By neighborhood tour. I hoped you felt like you were riding along with me, admiring each house. Some shots were tricky: many homes are tucked behind gardens, … Read more
Come on in — there’s room for everyone in my kitchen. Pull up a stool, make yourself comfortable; we’re all friends here. This is my first fall season in this kitchen, and I’ve been eagerly waiting to see how it feels during this time of year. I tend to think about things like that—sometimes probably … Read more
Cox & Cox // Find copper wrapping paper and copper tape to give your gifts a modern metallic finish. Artifact Uprising | Photo by Fawn Deviney Oh So Beautiful Paper Unknown source // Chapel Hill Magazine Eye on Details Fellow Fellow Printable pinecone wrapping paper by Fellow Fellow — a simple, rustic pattern that prints … Read more
Our Railing Planter Boxes: Curb Appeal // Similar black and white bistro chairs As the weather warms, a small bistro table and chairs are a simple, stylish way to enjoy your outdoor spaces. A bistro set fits on a balcony, porch, or small yard and creates a cozy spot for morning coffee, an intimate dinner, … Read more