Lovely Life: Uplifting Playlist for Everyday Moments
Today is launch day for my new book, A Lovely Life. To celebrate, I’m sharing the A Lovely Life music playlist as…
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Top Faux Christmas Trees We Own and Love for 2026
I’m often asked where I purchased our artificial Christmas trees—many of which I’ve had since we lived in our previous home—so I…
How to Make Dried Flower Ornaments: Step-by-Step DIY Guide
These charming dried flower ornaments are quick and easy to make, and they make thoughtful, personalized gifts. They’re perfect for a last-minute…
East Hampton New-Traditional Home by Chango & Co.
From time to time we all need a little visual inspiration. Today is one of those days — I’m ready to relax…
Navy Blue Inspiration: Stylish Ideas for Home and Fashion
There is something undeniably elegant about navy blue. It pairs beautifully with neutrals and looks particularly striking against crisp white. These images…
Cozy Fall Nesting Rituals: Puttering Ideas for Your Home
SToday is the first day of fall, and I’m quietly celebrating — boots on, warm socks, and the small, happy anticipation of…
How I Find Paint Color Inspiration + a Quick Quiz to Help You Choose
Gray and white striped stair way and wall {stripe tutorial} COLOR INSPIRATION For most of the homes I’ve owned, I’ve favored neutral…
Create a Home You Love: Motivation to Start Renovating
I’ve always been fascinated by the process of discovering your personal style at home. Everyone arranges their space a little differently, and…
Cozy Unique Bedroom Ideas for Relaxing, Stylish Spaces
As our local forecast teases the possibility of snow this weekend—a rare treat for Portland—I’m thinking about cozy comforters, piles of down…
2012 Home Projects Recap: My Top Renovations and DIY Wins
Happy almost end of 2012! What a year it has been. I put together a roundup of projects I worked on around…
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