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

I receive many remodeling questions from readers, so I wanted to share practical tips to help you redesign a kitchen with confidence. 1) Take your time. Look for inspiration in photos and showrooms, but avoid rushing into major decisions on impulse. Some ideas are easy to change, while others—like a bold paint color or a … Read more

Hi friends — happy June! I’ve been having a great time planning my new kitchen. The process has been slow at times, waiting on contractors and decisions, but I absolutely love kitchen design. I’m not a professional kitchen designer; I’m simply passionate about remodeling and collecting the best ideas for kitchens. Truth be told, I’ve … Read more

In a previous post I wrote about creating both function and beauty in the home. I enjoy the process of shaping a lived-in, orderly space because our surroundings influence daily family life — how we feel, how smoothly tasks go, and how comfortable we are welcoming others into our home. Good design, to me, isn’t … Read more

image: House Beautiful Kitchen Ideas Frustrated by magazine kitchens because you don’t know how to recreate the look affordably? Magazine photos are useful—rather than copying every detail or spending a fortune, focus on practical elements that create the same feeling. Small, doable changes often make the biggest difference. A space doesn’t need to be an … Read more

True confession: I bought an Instant Pot a few years ago, but I was so nervous about using it that I returned it. Last year my daughters Kylee and Courtney each bought one and raved about theirs. They shared stories on Instagram about making healthy, flavorful meals, and that inspired me to try again. Even … Read more

Pottery Barn My house is a little chaotic right now. I feel scattered and a bit un-domestic — not at all Martha-like. I’m caught between lazy summer days and the busy back-to-school routine, but I’m determined to summon some fall inspiration. I may not have pumpkin muffins baking or a wreath on the door yet, … Read more