Ifeel for anyone stuck in snow all winter. A little snow can be charming, but weeks of freezing temperatures and constant gray get old fast. It’s cold where I am too (so far no snow), and I keep wishing for warmer days and a beach escape. A summer getaway sounds perfect right about now. Imagine … Read more

Hey friends! Welcome to this week’s Home Style Saturdays — I hope you find plenty of inspiration and ideas to brighten your home and holidays. Here are some recent posts and features you might have missed: Favorite Board Games & A ChallengeWhite Picket Garden Gates and Autumn HydrangeasHow to Add Character with Light FixturesAutumn Drive … Read more

From time to time I like to share some of my FAQ from readers on the blog. Today I want to answer a frequently asked question about the room we call our media room. I haven’t written much about this space, so readers often ask about the navy sectional and how it has held up. … Read more

Today I’m sharing a roundup of favorite spring mantels I’ve admired around blog land. My own mantel is finally finished, but I’m waiting to photograph it properly before showing it here. In the meantime I wanted to highlight a few inspiring examples and point out simple ideas you can borrow for your own mantel. As … Read more

Country Living After seeing front door and entry inspiration in the first 31 Days post, I became excited again about fall entryways. The entry is the first impression of your home, and in autumn it should feel warm and welcoming. You don’t need major changes to create that feeling — a few thoughtful touches can … Read more

I love to reuse what I have. Being frugal and resourceful is important to me, so I try to refresh what I already own instead of buying new pieces. This year I gave an old wreath a simple holiday update that felt fresh and festive. Here’s what the wreath looked like before the makeover (forgive … Read more

Five months into a season of home projects, our master bedroom finally started to feel like the calm, comfortable space I envisioned. We began updating several rooms at once last summer, and although juggling multiple projects sounds chaotic, it actually helped me make choices that connect the rooms and avoid impulse purchases. Progress has been … Read more

Every so often I share lessons I’ve learned from years of blogging. I began my blog in 2007, when blogging was largely a hobby and expectations were modest — we wanted comments and conversation. Since then the landscape has changed: many blogs have evolved into businesses. Blogging as a career is still relatively new and … Read more

House and Home As we search for a new home in the Seattle area, we inevitably imagine how we would personalize each place. Sometimes that means reworking the layout; other times it’s simply cosmetic updates. Very few houses feel absolutely perfect from the start, but that’s part of the excitement—making a space your own with … Read more

Praise be—the first official day of spring is this Sunday, so I treated myself to a few fresh finds from Target (not sponsored—just a little affordable online shopping therapy). I wanted to share what I picked up in case it sparks ideas for your own seasonal refresh. At the start of every season I like … Read more