Gluten-free + vegan chocolate chunk cookies with walnuts One of our favorite quarantine comforts has been baking cookies. As someone who follows a gluten-free diet, I discovered that many familiar treats don’t quite taste the same without gluten. That can be a good thing for everyday eating, but sometimes you want a truly satisfying, delicious … Read more
Online paint color tool My Colortopia has launched a handy online paint color tool called Color My Room. You can upload your own photos or choose from a selection of room images, then try different Glidden paint colors directly on the picture. It’s an easy, visual way to experiment with color before committing to real … Read more
Last weekend I had the pleasure of hosting a Seattle garden party at The Home Depot. It was a lively, hands-on day filled with planting, painting and plenty of gardening inspiration. My daughters, Kylee and Courtney, joined me as we welcomed families and local readers to enjoy activities, pick up tips from a Master Gardener … Read more
I have a fun little Easter craft to share with you today. I actually bought these supplies two years ago planning to make them, and my daughter Courtney and I finally finished the project this week. If you have Prime, you may still be able to get supplies before Easter. If not, save this idea … Read more
Close your eyes and picture your ideal home. What do you see? Probably not cluttered counters, dirty dishes, or items scattered across every surface. Deep down we know how a home looks and feels matters. While people are more important than possessions, a gap between our vision and reality can leave us discouraged or overwhelmed. … Read more
Hey friends! I’m so glad we’re all back after that recent email mishap where many messages went missing for a while. Fingers crossed everything stays connected now. I have plenty of Christmas decorating posts coming up (I’m very excited for the season!) and a laundry room update I can’t wait to share. Even if emails … Read more
Do you have a corner of your home that sparks creativity? It might be a whole room, a dedicated table, or even a shelf or cabinet where you keep supplies. For me, much of my home feels like a creative canvas, but I’m more likely to start—or enjoy—a project when there is a space set … Read more
A pet truly makes a house feel like home. We felt this deeply after the loss of our pup Jack. Thank you for the kind comments and messages — we appreciate everyone asking about Lily. Today I want to share an update on how she’s doing and tell you about a recent outing we took … Read more
Battery-operated Taper Candles Bring warmth and character to your home with affordable non-electric wall lights and battery-operated candles. I love quick, inexpensive updates that make a house feel lived-in and cozy. After sharing our fireplace reveal, I promised more details about the new sconces I added, so here’s a clear rundown of how a small … Read more
Sometimes blogging surprises me — just yesterday I was browsing HGTV.com and, to my surprise, I found photos of rooms from my own house featured in several idea galleries. I had given permission for the images to be used, but seeing my home showcased still makes me do a double take. It’s funny to realize … Read more