A few weeks ago we realized our front door needed a fresh coat of paint. With dogs and frequent traffic, the finish had become scuffed and worn. For some time we’d been considering softening the color of the door. As our home’s paint palette has started to flow more cohesively and we settled on a … Read more

Christmas Decorating Ideas I’ve gathered a dedicated gallery featuring years of Christmas decorating ideas to make finding inspiration simple. The collection includes links to past posts with seasonal decorating tips, holiday cleaning guides to help you prepare your home, home tours that showcase festive setups, printable Christmas tags, wrapping ideas, and a variety of DIY … Read more

We’re still enjoying Thanksgiving leftovers here. My daughter Courtney made a homemade apple pie for the holiday, and I wish there was some left to enjoy now—we finished it last night. She used her reliable gluten-free, vegan apple pie recipe and decorated it with letter cutouts and leaf-shaped pastry cutters. It was delicious and worth … Read more

Caitlin Creer Interiors Being someone who loves fall, I also love everything cozy — and that includes fireplaces. They make a room feel warm and inviting, provide a strong focal point, and are fun to decorate for the seasons. I usually switch up my mantel for spring, fall, and Christmas. This year, though, I’m skipping … Read more

Most decorating books, blogs, websites and magazines focus on products and trends: the latest must-haves, popular styles, and techniques to refresh your home. They present double-page spreads of homes that photograph perfectly or are carefully staged to look flawless. Those images are valuable — they inspire, sell magazines, and give readers ideas for creating beautiful … Read more

Hi friends! I wanted to share a roundup of Memorial Day weekend sales and some curated collages of my favorite finds that are on sale right now. I’ve highlighted items I’ve tried and loved, plus a few pieces I think are worth checking out. Enjoy the savings! P.S. I’ll be back this weekend with a … Read more

Hi friends, it’s Courtney here. I recently shared a tour of my son Forrest’s nursery and promised to follow up with my baby registry inspiration and practical advice. Creating a registry was fun but also overwhelming — so many options and decisions to make. If you’re expecting, I hope this guide helps simplify choices and … Read more

New England Home Do you ever feel stuck choosing a direction for a room so you end up doing nothing? I do. If you want to make progress on a space this month, consider the ideas below as gentle permission to decide and move forward. It doesn’t need to be permanent or perfect—especially when the … Read more

We bought our orange brick 1950s ranch in Seattle six years ago. When I first shared the “before” photos, I understand it was hard for many people to imagine the direction we would take. It didn’t look like the coastal cottage I pictured for ourselves. Yet despite a limited budget, we slowly shaped the house … Read more

White Oak flooring in a Chevron pattern – Carlisle Wide Plank Floors Flooring plays a central role in the look and feel of a home. Hardwood floors, in particular, create a warm, inviting atmosphere and add a sense of history and craftsmanship. Below are tips and inspiration for bringing charm and character into your home … Read more