SThis spring I mentioned I was making a few updates to my home office. Progress has been slow—real life and a typical budget mean these projects stretch out longer than TV makeovers—but I’ve made some changes I’m excited about. My plan evolved since I last updated you: instead of buying a new desk, I chose … Read more

Coastal inspired rooms via BHG What I love about coastal-inspired interiors is their flexibility. You can interpret coastal style in so many different ways—no two rooms need to look the same. You might stick with soft watery blues that have been popular for years. Or you can choose bolder colors, vintage pieces, modern lines, natural … Read more

Don’t forget to visit Your Picks, Your Place and vote every day! You can support my design board or any of the other featured rooms. Each daily vote automatically enters you into the $10,000 shopping sweepstakes. You can cast your vote at Your Picks, Your Place every day through August 20th. Thank you so much … Read more

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