Creating a home takes time, but feeling at home doesn’t have to wait. Here are seven simple ways we made our house feel like home during the first year. This October we celebrated our first anniversary since selling our previous house and making this one our “forever home.” Time really does fly. These ideas are … Read more

BHG Do you wish your clothes closet were better organized but keep postponing the task until you have a block of free time? An organized closet makes mornings smoother, saves time, and helps your home feel more put-together. The good news is that you don’t need a full weekend to make meaningful progress. Small, focused … Read more

Atlanta Homes I’ve been wanting to refresh our living room and dining room lately. It helps that it’s the first day of fall — a perfect excuse to rethink the space and try a few seasonal updates. Seasonal change often inspires small, meaningful shifts. For fall, that might mean cutting branches with colorful leaves for … Read more

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