Do you set aside time and space for yourself? Do you have even a small corner of your home reserved for your passions or hobbies—a place that inspires you to do what you love? Although this blog is connected to my work, the home itself is one of my greatest passions. This space is where … Read more
Written by: Tim Layton (aka Remodeling Guy) Tim’s love of creativity and design mixes with a perspective built on a career as a remodeling contractor. He can also be found at his blog, RemodelingGuy.net housebeautiful.com Vibrant color, limitless shapes, and a silky smooth surface are a few reasons glass tile ranks among my favorite materials. … Read more
Country Living Pottery Barn Country Living DDo you have a favorite set of Christmas stockings? I’m thinking it’s time for new ones. We’ve used the same stockings since our children were small, and one of our family members never had a matching stocking at all. Now that our daughter is married and we’re preparing to … Read more
This post in partnership with Wayfair Today I’m sharing a selection of our early Christmas decor from Wayfair along with a roundup of my favorite home pieces so you can shop Wayfair’s Black Friday sale (with big discounts and free shipping). Mug Source // Similar Mugs I’ve always loved decorating with a touch of whimsy … Read more
Ready for some spring cleaning? My friend Tsh is launching a timely project this week called Project Simplify, a focused effort to tackle household clutter and refresh your home for the season. Spring really is on its way—the first day of spring is just a couple of weeks away—so this is the perfect moment … Read more
Victoria Hagan I expected my new side courtyard off the kitchen to be finished this spring or at least by early summer. Plans have been delayed, but the fence is scheduled to be installed this week, so there’s renewed hope we’ll be able to use the space before winter. The hold-up has been a bit … Read more
10 Home Blogs to Follow in 2014 Here are ten standout home and decor blogs worth following. They offered inspiration, practical projects, and beautiful photography throughout the year: Thrifty Decor Chick Jennifer Rizzo Cote de Texas My Sweet Savannah Emily A. Clark 320 Sycamore Vignette Design Centsational Girl I Heart Organizing Pretty Handy Girl These … Read more
Thank you Walmart for partnering with me to bring you this post! I can’t believe Thanksgiving is just a few days away. Are you hosting any holiday gatherings this season? The pressure to create picture-perfect events can feel overwhelming, especially when social media raises expectations with elaborate décor and complex menus. That can make hosting … Read more
We’re excited to announce the winners of last week’s three major giveaways! To make these events possible—nearly $15,000 in prizes—we partnered with 16 talented bloggers and a host of generous sponsors. It was an incredible effort and a lot of fun. We’re grateful to the blogging community and the sponsors who helped make this happen. … Read more
My husband and I renewed a long-standing tradition this year by returning to the Oregon coast—Newport, to be exact. We used to visit every year when our daughters were small, then for a while we took a break while we had our own beach house. Last week we decided to relive those memories and take … Read more