Fun Tools for the Kitchen Curated selection These playful and practical kitchen tools bring personality to everyday cooking. Carefully chosen for design, function, and charm, they make meal prep more enjoyable while still serving a purpose. A few favorites 1. Small ash wood cutting board — a compact board with natural grain that’s great … Read more

Puttering is my home love language. For me it means moving slowly through small, pleasant tasks around the house without fixating on any single project. It’s an unhurried, comforting way to be present in the home. You can accomplish more than you expect while puttering. Even if the only result is a little more affection … Read more

HHello! Have you seen the HGTV 2015 Dream Home? I came across it recently and couldn’t stop studying the photos. There’s so much to admire and many design lessons we can adapt to our own homes. Most of us won’t recreate the house exactly, but we can borrow ideas, details, and the overall feeling to … Read more

Hi friends! As I mentioned last week, I’m in the middle of several home updates and planning a few new projects I’m really excited about. My favorite phase of home design is when the big tasks are mostly finished and the overall mood of the house becomes clearer. That’s when the fun begins—adding the smaller … Read more

II’ve always been drawn to gardens, especially charming entrances. An arbor or gate can transform a yard, creating an inviting threshold that hints at what lies beyond. I love that moment of curiosity when an entryway quietly asks you to step through — even when it’s someone else’s garden (yes, I’m guilty of peeking!). Recently … Read more

If there’s ever been a year to spread a little joy with a sweet care package, this is the year! Enjoy these ideas for festive treats to gift people you care about! One holiday tradition I’ve always loved is making and decorating Christmas treats. Last year we held a gingerbread house decorating competition with the … Read more

Lighting & cable knit throw blanket courtesy of Pottery Barn YYou probably already know I have a soft spot for pretty lighting. As the weather cools and fall nesting begins, the right fixtures make all the difference. Lighting changes the look and feel of a room, especially in autumn and winter when evenings invite curling … Read more

  SI’ve finally set the date for our fourth annual Fall Nesting Party! I know it’s a bit spontaneous, but I’m as excited as ever that autumn is here. Let’s see what you’re planning for the season. Remember: fall nesting around here isn’t about being completely prepared for fall — it’s about getting in the … Read more

So, tell me: would your dream house sit beside a quiet lake or on the edge of the sea? I’ve lived near both kinds of water, so I’m curious which you’d choose. Our homes often reflect our lives and passions, and where we’ve lived or how we like to spend our time usually shapes the … Read more

Bedroom elements on this design board in partnership with Serena & Lily Hey friend! As I mentioned recently, we’re making a few design changes in our master bedroom. It’s a small space, but reimagining it has been really fun. I loved how it looked for the past few years—it fit the season we were in—but … Read more