HHello, friends! I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving. I meant to post yesterday, but with twelve people and five dogs for dinner, the day was a little chaotic in the best way. Quick note for Black Friday: You can browse many of my hand-picked favorites for the home in my shop and see my … Read more

Hi friends! Hope you enjoy this week’s Home Style Saturdays post! On Sutton Place | Best Bulbs for Fall Planting A helpful guide to the best bulbs to plant in autumn for beautiful spring blooms. It covers varieties, planting tips, and timing so your garden will thrive next year. Shabbyfufu | Chinoiserie Pumpkins The Easy … Read more

HI’m honestly speechless — which doesn’t happen often. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support you showed for our rug designs in the Dash & Albert competition. Your votes, comments, shares, and encouragement lifted us all the way to the top. You gave me, my daughters, and even our dog Jack (the reluctant rug … Read more

Inspiration photos from designer Sawyer Berson 1) Be Brave. That unexpected green trim makes the room memorable. Brave decorating doesn’t mean doing something extreme for attention; it means choosing what excites you, even if it feels risky. Maybe you want wallpaper in a hallway, a bold cabinet color, or a piece that’s currently out of … Read more

So, I received a package in the mail yesterday from PW — that’s The Pioneer Woman, in case you haven’t heard of her. She sent me her cookbook, signed, as a gift. I’ll admit, she probably knows I’m not a natural in the kitchen and thought this might help. She’s that kind of person. If … Read more

YYou know how confusing it can be when your decorating style starts to evolve, and you’re trying to blend things you’ve collected over time with newer pieces? If you prefer to decorate gradually or keep and reuse items you already own, you’ve probably experienced this same mix of excitement and uncertainty—especially if you love lots … Read more

HOORAY! THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE! Can you believe it? November has arrived. With it comes the warm and busy energy of the holidays. I’m excited to dive into the season, though this year looks a little different. Instead of spending every spare minute decorating and baking, much of my time will go toward decluttering, … Read more

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.” –Melodie Beatty In 2008 I first wrote down our family’s 20 Little Attitudes of Gratitude — a simple list of habits and mindsets I wanted our son and our household to practice. Over the years I return to this list … Read more

Secret Santa Gifts Office parties and school holiday activities bring fun and camaraderie—but working from home as a blogger can feel lonely during the season. To change that, Stefanie from Brooklyn Limestone organized a Secret Santa among a group of bloggers, and I joined in because it sounded like a lot of fun. I haven’t … Read more

This deck project is in partnership with Trex and Lowe’s Our backyard was a major selling point when we bought our home three years ago, so we were thrilled to finally create an inviting deck where friends and family can gather. Trex composite decking appealed to us because, unlike wood, it won’t crack, stain, or … Read more