Alert! Beautiful, Colorful, Fun House Tour! I don’t normally publish this many posts in a single day, but when inspiration strikes I have to share it. I love showing beautiful homes, and this one is impossible to resist. It’s rare to get a look inside a house that’s so lively, creative, and beautifully photographed. This … Read more

After years of “make our own nut milk” being on our to-do list, we finally did it. Our nut milk journey got a jump start when we received a powerful blender as a Christmas gift. We also had a trusted recipe from my daughter Kylee, who always makes everything taste better, so we were ready … Read more

Quite a while ago I promised to turn the camera around and show more of our media room. This space has been slow to come together. It’s the room where our family watches TV, tucked upstairs where we don’t often entertain, so decorating it wasn’t my top priority when other projects demanded attention. Comfort was … Read more

I often hear from readers who need more storage at home. Many hesitate to collect seasonal items because they worry, where will everything go when the season is over? I face the same challenge, and over time I’ve found a few practical solutions that work well. Here’s how I store seasonal or extra vases, dishes, … Read more

You may have noticed this cabinet in our home over the years. We’ve repurposed it several times, across two houses, and it now serves as our household command center. In this post I’ll explain how we set it up and why it works so well for our family’s needs. Life at our house gets busy, … Read more

Oh, I couldn’t resist — more beautiful finds from Country Living! That magazine has me swooning twice this week. After seeing these photos, I felt inspired to turn vintage items into ornaments. I know, I’m pretending I have endless time during the holidays — and ignoring the fact that I’m moving — but for today … Read more

Happy July, friends! Thank you for the kind words on my door color post — we absolutely love it. With all the summer blooms in our yard, I’ve started a small ritual: filling the lantern by the door with a fresh bouquet. It’s an easy, cheerful way to decorate for the season. If you don’t … Read more

Here are four ways you can begin to design a home you love! 1. Define your design standards. Instead of feeling pressured by perfectionism or comparing yourself to others, establish your own realistic design standards. Decide what matters most to you and how you want your home to feel. Write a short list of guiding … Read more

Whether you’re already decorating for Christmas or simply savoring the last golden days of fall, this is the season when most of us want to stay inside, nest and make the home feel cozy. A few small changes can make a big difference in how warm and inviting your space feels through the holidays and … Read more

Creative Christmas Memories & Decorating Idea One of my readers, Dana at Cooking at Cafe D, who is doing a 31-day series on organizing, left a sweet comment that stuck with me: I’m really enjoying this series. It shows that it doesn’t take a large effort—just a little effort and a little thought—to make something … Read more