While it has been about ten months since my kitchen felt finished enough to call it complete, I never shared a clear sketch showing the layout before and after the remodel. It was a lot of fun to share each step of the renovation last year so you could follow the process leading up to … Read more

Coastal Living, Jean Allsopp Ideal Home, August 2005 Coastal Living, Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn Many people enjoy updating their rooms with the changing seasons. Whether you use slipcovers, swap out pillows and rugs, or add new accessories, seasonal decorating is a simple way to reflect the outdoors and refresh your home’s mood. Of course, not everyone … Read more

Happy weekend! Here’s a fun list of 25+ posts to inspire your upcoming Christmas decorating and crafts. Why I Decorate Early for Christmas — Simple Decorating Ideas Take a Tour of My 2013 Christmas House Take a Tour of My 2014 Christmas House How to Hang Christmas Garland & Wreaths without Nails Simple Whimsical Christmas … Read more

Refresh Restyle A Pop of Pretty The Yellow Cape Cod Hoosier Life Hoosier Wife Design Dining and Diapers The Frugal Homemaker Cottage Magpie Eat Sleep Decorate Little Brown House New House to Home Between Naps on the Porch Fall Decorating 2012 Ideas I’m delighted by the many fall decorating ideas being shared this season. If … Read more

Praise be! The first official day of spring is this Sunday, and I felt inspired to add a few fresh things to my home from Target. This isn’t sponsored—I just needed a little affordable online shopping therapy and wanted to share a few finds that brought instant spring cheer. At the start of every season … Read more

Ever since my daughter Courtney moved into her new place last year, we’ve talked about how much nicer her laundry area could be with a few smart additions. Though her laundry “room” is really just a small closet with louvered doors, she’s fortunate to have an in-unit washer and dryer—so we wanted to make the … Read more

As we enjoy the final days of the holidays with family, I wanted to share a roundup of some favorite projects and blog posts from 2019. I’m excited for 2020 — it promises to be a creative and productive year for our home. Over the past four years we’ve been gradually transforming this 1950s rambler … Read more

It’s a joy to celebrate the small, cozy pleasures each season brings. A steaming mug of hot chocolate topped with shaped marshmallows, or a tiny gingerbread house sitting on the rim—these little details turn an ordinary moment into something memorable. Whether you’re planning a hot cocoa and movie night with the kids or grandkids, inviting … Read more

If you missed part one of our story about the decision to move, catch up HERE. We are so excited! It’s been a whirlwind getting our house ready for sale, and we’re thrilled to begin this next chapter in a new home. I can’t wait to share more with you. At the end of part … Read more

Today is a very good day. So good that I’m posting twice! Seven years ago this July I started a blog — alone in my room, learning as I went. I didn’t know how to begin, what to post, or how blogs were “supposed” to look. I had no strategy, no social media plan, no … Read more