Good Housekeeping In autumn I find myself craving the coziest elements of home decor. Bright white walls work beautifully in summer, reflecting light and feeling fresh, but when the days grow shorter a space needs texture and warmth to feel inviting. Grasscloth wallpaper is an ideal way to add that warm, tactile layer to a … Read more

I love my bloggy friends. I love parties, and I love the idea of gathering with blogging friends to celebrate. When you commit to a month-long celebration — 31 days in a row — you know it’s going to be fun and inspiring. Who’s hosting this bloggy bash and what is it about? My dear … Read more

TThis little guy is a survivor. For years I’ve struggled to keep fiddle leaf figs alive — in fact, of the four I’ve owned previously, none made it. I even shared one of those sad fiddle leaf sagas years ago, and it didn’t pull through. So it feels almost miraculous that this one is still … Read more

New England Home If I could design one room again and again, it would be the kitchen. Kitchens are my favorite spaces to plan and refine. I enjoy studying inspiration photos and noticing each deliberate choice—the cabinet styles, lighting, countertops, ceiling details, tile, floors, layout, and accessories. All of these elements working together create distinctive, … Read more

Alright—if you’re new here, welcome! I’m glad you stopped by. Over the last few months I’ve been working on an entry makeover. Right now I’m focused on adding a faux fireplace mantel. Yesterday I shared ideas readers suggested and the inspiration photo for the mantel. Today I’ll explain how I plan to interpret that inspiration … Read more

I often hear from readers who love the clean look of white rooms and painted cabinets, yet actually live with more wood, contrast, and color in their homes. While light, tone-on-tone rooms photograph beautifully, many people prefer the warmth and character that wood and darker pieces bring to daily life. That doesn’t mean I’m opposed … Read more

When autumn settles in and Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself thinking more about cooking. I’m honest when I say I’m usually more interested in eating than preparing meals, but fall and the holidays pull me toward the kitchen. I want to try new recipes and bake comforting treats—everything that makes the season feel warmer and … Read more

One of the biggest challenges parents face when children are young is keeping their rooms and belongings organized. Toys, Lego pieces, clothes, stuffed animals and schoolwork can quickly fill every corner. Children may be small, but their things can feel overwhelming. When I became a parent I already struggled to stay organized, and then we … Read more

Have you been puttering around your kitchen this fall? By puttering, I mean rearranging a few things—moving plates, stacking bowls differently, shifting a vase or two. It’s a small hobby of mine and a simple way to refresh the space without a major overhaul. Rearranging keeps my kitchen feeling tidy and alive. I pick items … Read more

This post is sponsored by Ross Dress for Less Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? I’ve been wrapping up presents over the past week, but a few items still remain on my list. With so many gatherings this month, it feels good to have gifts ready so we can relax and enjoy time with … Read more