House Beautiful Blue & White Kitchen I love kitchens. They are my favorite rooms to design and the places I most enjoy spending time. A beautiful kitchen inspires me — from countertops and cabinets to faucets and lighting. Small, charming kitchens draw me in just as much as large, elaborate ones. I’m drawn to the … Read more

BHG Just as I enjoy creating a comfortable destination inside the home, I believe outdoor spaces can be shaped with the same care. Thoughtful design elements, furniture and architectural details help define areas and draw you into special spots within a yard, garden or patio. With spring arriving, my head is full of ideas for … Read more

As the days shorten and the air turns crisp, winter is approaching — it’s time to prepare your winter sanctuary. Every year a familiar online debate resurfaces: those eager to decorate for Christmas versus those who want to remain fully present in autumn. My view is simple: you don’t have to choose — you can … Read more

  Tips for Organizing and Cleaning Your Home I’m especially motivated this year to get my home in order. For many of us, organization and cleaning are top priorities as we set goals for the months ahead. If you’re like me, there’s always room for improvement, and a fresh plan makes the process feel achievable. … Read more

Traditional Garage And Shed by Charleston General Contractor Kirk Wood Homes Garden Sheds My backyard is essentially a blank slate — no mature landscaping, no structure, and few trees to soften the view. It’s not the photo-perfect yard I wish I had, but I love the idea of a cozy patio, a charming shed and … Read more

@number131 One of the most exciting parts of our kitchen remodel nearing completion is that we’ll finally stop using the bathroom as a cooking space—yes, you read that right! I’m looking forward to getting our bathroom back to functioning as a proper bathroom. On top of that, my parents’ little cottage will give us an … Read more

This week I turned in the final chapter of my first book to my editor. The manuscript for Love the Home You Have is complete and has been sent off for edits. I can hardly believe it. It seems like ages since I reluctantly wrote the book proposal, so it’s exciting to reflect on how … Read more

The Inspired Room | Blue and White Natural Coastal Style Happy summer! How can it already be Saturday again? The last week flew by. Between my son Luke’s graduation and birthday, Father’s Day, visiting family, and my girls and I preparing to travel next week to meet with my publisher, it’s been a busy stretch … Read more

Shallow underbed storage bags Shallow underbed storage bags are an ideal solution for storing linens, seasonal items and other necessities when closet space is limited. Not everyone has the luxury of a dedicated linen closet. We have closets, but none that we could reserve for guest linens, so I needed a more creative option. My … Read more

Today I paused to reflect and count my blessings. Looking back on a story helps you see how far you’ve come, and hearing others’ stories about patience in creating a home can be encouraging. At this time of year, when many houses look festive and put together, it’s easy to forget that some of them … Read more