I love my navy and white Staffordshire dogs. They tell part of our story. People often ask what it means for a home to tell a story. Do walls speak? Do decorative objects hold memories? In a way they do. Whether your house is old or new, filled with hand-me-downs or newly acquired pieces, what … Read more

Get Your Dining Room Ready for the Holidays It’s easy for dining room decor to feel stale. A few thoughtful changes can refresh the space and make it feel inviting for everyday meals and holiday gatherings. Start by updating the chairs: repaint them, reupholster the seats, or add slipcovers to modernize a dated set. If … Read more

Hi, sweet friends — greetings from me and smiling Jack! How are you? So much can change in a week. As I mentioned previously, “staying in is the new going out,” and this year that has become truer than I could have imagined. We’re tucked into our home, doing our best to stay calm and … Read more

Oh, Anthropologie. How you pull me in and tempt me. Sigh. Give me the new Anthropologie tabletop design tool over FarmVille any day. Be warned: it’s rather addictive. The interface makes mixing patterns, colors, and textures genuinely fun, and it’s easy to lose track of time experimenting with arrangements. What I’d really love is a … Read more

A new season is just around the corner. Are you ready? I love autumn, but I also appreciate summer, winter, and spring—each season brings different joys. Over the years I’ve learned that if I don’t plan intentionally, the seasons can slip by and I end up wondering where the time went. That doesn’t mean I … Read more

Although our delivery was initially scheduled for February 4th, the sectional arrived earlier than expected. As first-time Ikea sofa owners, we were surprised by how many boxes the Karlstad came in, but having assembled plenty of Ikea furniture before, we jumped right in and even recorded a time-lapse of the process—turns out it took longer … Read more

Wall Lights This post is sponsored by Ferguson. If you want to change the character of a room, updating the lighting is an easy and affordable way to do it. Why accept ordinary, builder-grade fixtures when a single lighting change can express your style and transform a space? A new light can become the focal … Read more

On this week’s episode we tackle a familiar dilemma: what do you do when a sentimental hand-me-down just doesn’t fit with the rest of your home? If you’ve tried and tried to make it work but still can’t bring yourself to love it, do you keep it out of guilt and resent it, or let … Read more

Happy New Year! Is getting organized one of your resolutions this year? Many of us long for more simplicity and order. When life gets cluttered, it creates stress and distraction. The start of a new year is a natural moment to reset, build better habits, and create lasting change. Will you commit to making organization … Read more

Ready for more free stuff? Do I even need to ask? This week’s giveaway is from Shades of Light, a specialty lighting and decor store whose curated selection has been featured in publications like Cottage Living and Coastal Living. If you’re in Richmond, you may know their Broad Street location across from Willow Lawn. We … Read more