Do you ever wonder how people who keep tidy homes maintain that order day after day? I enjoy learning about other people’s routines and have shared some of my own elsewhere. Recently I reflected on the habits that most consistently support a well-organized home, and I’ve summarized the key practices below. These habits are practical … Read more

2013 Are you hosting a party this New Year’s Eve? Planning a memorable New Year’s Eve gathering starts with a few simple elements: thoughtful decor, delightful drinks, and small touches that make guests feel welcome. Below are curated resources and inspiration to help you create a festive, stylish celebration whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner … Read more

Design Sponge One of the things we love about our new house is the solid wood doors. In our previous home the doors were hollow-core, so we’d almost forgotten how satisfying a solid wood door feels and sounds when it closes. We plan to update the door hardware eventually — it’s a small project that … Read more

Do you have a dream house? Have you ever pictured your perfect house—the one you would buy in an instant if money and logistics weren’t an issue? I certainly have a few dream houses in my head, which makes choosing just one impossible. This charming home was the HGTV Dream Home for 2013, and it’s … Read more

So, 2011 is coming to a close. As is tradition, here’s a roundup of the projects and memorable moments from the past year. It’s been a busy and rewarding twelve months filled with home updates, travel, family life and a few surprises along the way. January January began with a tour of the rooms that … Read more

Click here for above sources Have you shopped for furniture recently? There are so many choices it can feel overwhelming. That’s one reason I often prefer to use what I already own — less indecision and fewer impulse buys. I enjoy hunting for secondhand pieces, though I’m more selective about upholstery. I’ll pass unless I … Read more

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