Sometimes decorating with more personality means stepping outside your comfort zone and trying something you haven’t done before. Try fresh colors. Don’t be afraid to move beyond traditional seasonal or holiday palettes and experiment with a new color story. A fresh approach can instantly update a room and make familiar spaces feel renewed. (photo via … Read more

Cottage Living Black walls can be striking and dramatic, but when used thoughtfully they also create a warm, cozy atmosphere. In kitchens, a chalkboard wall adds personality and practicality, while a semi-gloss black finish provides a subtle sheen that helps reflect light and prevent the space from feeling too closed-in. In a small kitchen, that … Read more

I love my home to smell inviting in every season. I never want it to smell unpleasant—ever. Scents matter to me that much. In spring and summer I favor bright, fresh fragrances like citrus, lemongrass, or jasmine. My summer Anthro-inspired diffuser blend smells like a perfect sunny day. But when fall comes, I imagine Heaven … Read more

TThe kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home, but when cabinets are dusty, drawers feel sticky, and everyday essentials are buried behind clutter, using the space becomes frustrating. If you open cupboards and immediately feel overwhelmed, it’s a good sign the kitchen needs a refresh. Start with a clear plan: remove … Read more

Welcome back to Home Style Saturdays! Seattle has enjoyed some unusually beautiful weather this week, so we’ve been bundling up and taking long walks whenever we can. I always admire this charming blue house through every season — its view of the Puget Sound is simply lovely. If you missed it, check out the post … Read more

Oh, I couldn’t resist — more beautiful finds from Country Living! Twice in one week that magazine has me swooning. After looking through these photos, I felt inspired to turn vintage treasures into ornaments. The idea of repurposing small antiques or vintage-inspired items into holiday decorations is irresistible, especially when you want something unique and … Read more

Alright — welcome if you are new here. I’m glad you stopped by. Over the past few months I’ve been slowly working on an entry makeover, and right now I’m focused on adding a faux fireplace mantel. Yesterday I shared reader ideas and the inspiration image for the mantel. Today I’ll explain how I plan … Read more

Before we move on from the kitchen-focused entries in our Best of the Best Room Makeover summer series and shift to pretty bedrooms for a while (we’ll return to kitchens later because there’s still so much to cover), I wanted to share a simple kitchen paint makeover. It’s been enjoyable to explore dramatic renovations and … Read more

Guests are often surprised to discover our neatly arranged pantry tucked into the space beneath our stairs. What many see as wasted or clutter-prone storage can become a useful and attractive part of the home when planned thoughtfully. All too often, the area under the stairs becomes a catchall for items we don’t know where … Read more

SI’ve been alluding to a rough couple of weeks. I had hoped to reach today with good news to share, but I can’t give details because it’s a legal matter. What I can say is that today was supposed to be the closing on my old house… it would have been officially sold, and we’d … Read more