via Hil’s Blog This post is for you, fellow bloggers and bloggers-to-be. This will be a bit long and somewhat rambling, but my sense is this: Blogging is changing. If we want to succeed, we need to learn how to adapt. When I started blogging four and a half years ago, the community felt smaller. … Read more

We’re heading into summer here on the coast, and I couldn’t be more pleased. I’ve long loved fall, but over the past few years summer has risen to nearly the same place in my heart. Each season brings its own joys. Coastal Washington summers are especially kind—warm sun balanced by a cool breeze off the … Read more

All photos: Country Living except the last image, which is from BH&G

Are you in need of some back to school and home office organization? I know I am! Build Your Own – Daily System Fall is nearly here, and that means it’s back-to-school season. For many of us, this is the moment to reestablish routines at home. Parents especially know the scramble: signing permission slips, tracking … Read more

Ready to get organized this year? Here are practical ideas and useful tips to help you create a calmer, more functional home. Try the Bag a Day system with a 12-month decluttering calendar to make steady progress without overwhelm. Learn six simple habits that keep your home less cluttered and easier to maintain. Add short, … Read more

As promised, I’m sharing a video and step-by-step instructions for my DIY birch bark monogram wreath. This project is simple, customizable, and makes a striking, natural accent for any room. I also include a few highlights from a Home Depot Do-It-Herself workshop where I practiced using the tools needed for this build. This post was … Read more

The last few months have been a whirlwind. During our move into a new home I really missed the simple comforts that make a house feel like a home: relaxing in a settled space, setting a pretty table, styling a shelf, or just puttering around to enjoy a little nesting. Those small rituals are the … Read more

Aqua and sand rug Do you have a room in your home that becomes your cozy go-to spot for winter? The Snug is my favorite winter retreat. I use it year-round for work, but in colder months I spend most of my time inside, so I made this room extra comfortable and welcoming. Would I … Read more

There’s something irresistible about the combination of royal blue, crisp white, and warm gold. Sarah Richardson has a talent for creating kitchens that feel both fresh and timeless. I’m Courtney, filling in for my mom today while she’s under the weather, and I’m excited to share this beautiful kitchen design. Both my mom and I … Read more

Fall Decorating Ideas BHG I know—it’s still summer, and if you’re enjoying warm weather, I don’t want to rush it away. We’ve had an amazing summer here and I’m not ready for it to end. School doesn’t start until September, so there’s still plenty of summer left to savor. That said, I love fall and … Read more