Spring Flowers for the Front Porch This Saturday I’m hosting a garden party at the Home Depot! If you are in the Seattle area, I hope you’ll stop by and say hello. I’ll be there with Chef Amy Pennington and garden expert Teena Spindler — and hopefully my girls and maybe Bella the pup, too. … Read more
HHello — you arrived at the perfect moment. If you love Anthropologie even a little, you know exactly why I keep coming back. It feels like a second home: a place for inspiration, a comforting retreat, even if the visit is only through photos on a blog. Every so often I need an Anthropologie day. … Read more
HHello friends! Spring has been lifting my spirits lately—sunny days and fresh air have made a big difference. Still, I have occasional down days, and that’s okay. These times can stir up unexpected emotions, so giving ourselves patience and compassion matters more than ever. My daily life hasn’t changed dramatically—I’m still a happy homebody working … Read more
Happy Wednesday, friends! To celebrate an amazing week in blogland, 16 bloggers have teamed up to offer an exciting giveaway as a thank-you for your support. Below are the participating hosts and sponsors who helped make this possible. Brooke from All Things Thrifty, Traci from Beneath My Heart, Emily from Decor Chick, Roeshel from DIY … Read more
Hi friends—I’m popping in to share a round-up of home sales that might be helpful if you’re shopping this holiday weekend. Favorite Presidents’ Day Sales 2025 (home decor, gadgets, items I own and more): My bedroom rug on sale Amazon – Amazon has a wide range of Presidents’ Day deals. I also keep a curated … Read more
Source: Wicker Table Lamp with Pleated Shade I did a bit of post-holiday window shopping online and I’m excited about Target’s latest home décor arrivals. To make it easy to imagine these pieces in your space, I created three mood boards below that highlight some of the new items. Whether you’re hunting for a specific … Read more
Surprise! I have a newly reformatted book coming out mid‑August called Simply Home. Simply Home brings together two of my popular paperback titles into one attractive hardback: Simple Organizing and Simple Decorating. You can pre‑order the new edition now — it officially releases August 15. Click here to pre-order your copy of Simply Home (Releasing … Read more
Hello, dear friend! My husband and I just returned from a ten-day trip to Hawaii. It was a wonderful, relaxing getaway and a lovely way to start the year. As much as I enjoyed the trip, I’m definitely a homebody at heart, and it feels so good to be back in my own space. There’s … Read more
Do you ever feel confused about why your room is just not working? Do you have trouble knowing where to start with a room makeover? After reading a recent post I realized I needed to answer a common reader question: “What exactly should you do first when a room feels like ‘meh’?” Every room has … Read more
Lighted Birch Trees (set of 3 in varying sizes) // Blue Plaid Throw Blanket // Knit Christmas Tree Pillow (multiple color options) Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post! I aim to keep holiday decorating simple and stress-free. In this post I’ll explain what simple looks like for our home and show how I put … Read more