Today I want to introduce two very special friends who are part of my Dwelling book launch blog tour: Sandy from Reluctant Entertainer and KariAnne of Thistlewood Farms. Be sure to follow the links in this post to get extra entries in the giveaway celebrating the book. Both of these women run inspiring blogs and … Read more

TThis charming studio apartment belonged to one of my daughter’s friends and a fellow interior design student, Michaela of Michaela Noelle Designs, while she finished her studies. I’m sharing her space today because it’s delightful and far from a typical college apartment — and because I have a special announcement introducing Michaela to you. My … Read more

Although we’ve been in our “beach house” for several months, I realized I never shared an official before-tour. These are the beach house before photos we took before moving in, and I thought it would be helpful to gather them all in one place so you can see how the spaces connect and imagine the … Read more

Love the window seat, and the soft shade of aqua wicker chairs! Love the gorgeous rust colored chairs! Love the pop of fun in the bright turquoise curtains and the stunning chandelier! Love the summer slipcover. This charming cottage was featured in Better Homes & Gardens and showcases fresh, inviting summer decor. Light, coastal-inspired colors … Read more

House and Home / Sarah Richardson HHappy Monday! To start the week with some autumn inspiration, here’s a tour of a beautiful shingled New England home designed by Sarah Richardson. The residence blends grand scale with a warm, inviting atmosphere—classic New England charm with a modern, livable edge. Every room feels carefully composed yet comfortable, … Read more

Find all room sources at the end of this post One morning this week, while sitting in our living room with my coffee, I noticed the light had shifted in a new way. After several years in a home you start to recognize how light changes with the seasons, but that day the sun slipped … Read more

One of the things I’m most looking forward to once the larger construction projects around our house are finished is focusing on smaller creative projects that add personality and warm memories to our refreshed home. Almost all of our walls will have been painted in the last year or two, and I couldn’t be happier … Read more

It’s been about two years since our kitchen renovation, and I still get daily questions about it. Here’s an updated overview with the details and sources I’m most often asked about. Scroll down for specifics and product information. I’m planning follow-up posts to answer individual FAQs such as whether we still like our marble and … Read more

Reading the Christmas story and setting up the nativity scene has always been a cherished part of our family’s holiday traditions, right from the days when our children were tiny. My husband even made a cardboard nativity so the kids could play with it—those simple moments remain some of my favorite memories. This year we … Read more

Guest DIY post submitted by Tim from Remodeling Guy One small perk of a graying beard is the freedom to call things like I see them — sometimes sounding a little unhip but meaning it with enthusiasm. Case in point: this kitchen island. This island is HOT! The overall style might not be everyone’s taste, … Read more