Snow Days Are Wonderful There are those unexpectedly quiet days when snow keeps you at home, safe and snug. For anyone who is usually busy, they feel like a gift. On a snow day the pressure eases. The calendar opens up and obligations pause for a while. Suddenly there’s time to bake something warm, go … Read more

DIY Blogger House Have you seen the DIY Blogger House? It’s inspiring to see what a group of creative bloggers can accomplish when they combine a modest budget, a skilled contractor and plenty of imagination. Here are some of my favorite rooms and details from the tour. Dining room featuring horizontal plank walls, styled by … Read more

Finally! My new dining room lantern is here! One look at the pictures will show I picked a different lantern than I first considered, and I absolutely adore it. Not long ago I was given a gift card by Apartment Guide to makeover a corner of our home. Getting to shop for the house with … Read more

Hi friends! Last week I mentioned Bloom Bash, a two-day creative workshop in Seattle that I’m excited to be part of. I have a quick update: registration for Bloom Bash is now OPEN. I’d love to meet some of you there and spend time learning, creating, and connecting. The Bloom Workshop’s mission is simple: to … Read more

Hello! There’s an exciting update in our kitchen: the cabinets are being delivered and installed. I don’t have progress photos yet because work hadn’t started when I began writing, but I’m thrilled—picture me doing a happy dance with a huge grin. If you’ve seen any Instagram stories or follow the blog, you know the kitchen … Read more

Hi friends! I’m out of town this week enjoying a little time away with my husband, so I’ve been mostly offline (except for a few updates on my Insta stories) but I wanted to pop in quickly to answer a question from my last post. I thought many of you would find this helpful, so … Read more

Hey friends! How was your weekend? I hope you had a lovely Mother’s Day. I enjoyed an extended Mother’s Week, taking a short working vacation to spend time with family in Seattle. I managed to mix work with downtime and captured a few moments from the trip to share here. Although I had plenty of … Read more

New England Home I Many of us crave order in our homes. As the year begins, renewing routines and simplifying daily life starts with spaces that are both functional and welcoming for your family. I draw inspiration from rooms that marry livability with storage solutions. Whether you prefer open shelving, closed cupboards, freestanding furniture or … Read more

  While the contractors were finishing a few final touches around our kitchen, we decided to put together a second small Christmas tree. Earlier, when working on our Woodland Christmas tree, we picked up some silhouette rubber stamps, gift tags, and washi tape at a craft store. They made a perfect rainy-day DIY project. I … Read more

Hi there! My family and I are spending the weekend in the charming beach town of Seabrook, Washington. It’s our first visit and the place has already exceeded our expectations. We’ve wanted to come here for a long time, and finally being here feels like a dream. I can’t wait to show you where we’re … Read more