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

Hi friends! Happy 4th of July — I hope you’re enjoying a long weekend celebrating in the USA. We’re planning a relaxed day in the backyard with family, games and good food. I also had a little downtime on Saturday and worked on a couple of projects I’ll share next week. There have been some … Read more

TThis week my kitchen remodel took a major step forward: new countertops were installed and the subway tile backsplash is going in. I’m thrilled — this stage finally brings the vision I’ve had for the space to life. Thankfully, so far everything is coming together just as I hoped. I tend to overthink design decisions … Read more

Wanna come with me on a drive by on San Juan Island? Or more like a walk by—that’s the unhurried pace of a getaway like this. It felt like ages since I’d been away from the blog and my online friends. Last week I tucked myself away for a short escape to a B&B on … Read more

I’ve always been drawn to botanical art. Like real plants and flowers, botanical prints bring life and a calm, natural touch to any room. They work beautifully year-round, and with spring approaching they feel especially fresh and inspiring. Below I share some of my favorite botanical pieces — several of them are very similar to … Read more