Some people jump into the new year full speed on January 1, but for me the first two weeks of January are always a transition. I use that time to reset my routine after the holidays, restore order to the house, and take care of projects and organization tasks that set the tone for the … Read more

As a HomeBody, I genuinely love being at home. Do you feel the same? As a busy business owner, I’ve learned that to truly enjoy home I need to be intentional with my time. Without a plan I get frazzled—juggling tasks, feeling scattered, or simply overwhelmed by busyness. That isn’t the calm, cozy atmosphere I … Read more

In the fun lane Trunk before & after project (see the before photo for the full transformation) It’s time again to highlight wonderful ideas from around the web. Bloggers continue to amaze with creative projects, seasonal recipes, and holiday inspiration. Autumn is the perfect season for cozying up your home, tackling a few DIY projects, … Read more

Im not exactly sure when I wrote my first “20 Little Things” list, but I remember a 2008 post titled “20 Little Things to Treasure in Autumn.” At first a list like this may seem trivial or a little silly, yet every time I make one it helps me shift into the rhythm of the … Read more

Meet Bella, the newest pup in our family. I can’t even. Her face looking up at me? Why so cute? Bella is an eight-week-old Australian Labradoodle who will soon be living with our daughter Kylee. For now we treat her like our little family pup. Three people in our home are sensitive to pet hair, … Read more

1. Found via: Style Me Pretty, Photography: Ken Kienow 2. Found via Style Me Pretty, photography by Carmen Santorelli; floral and styling by Juli Vaughn Design 3. Found via Rue Mag, photography by Paper Antler, stylist: Confetti Pop 4. Found via Style Me Pretty 5. Found via Ruffled Blog, photography by Park Road Photography (Sarah … Read more

I live in a fairly new house, but I still have a deep fondness for older homes. Perhaps you don’t swoon over vintage houses the way I do, but I can’t help it. I adore the character found in homes built long before my time—the rounded wooden doors, creaky floorboards, sturdy wainscoting, and weathered lanterns … Read more

YAll, my favorite season is almost here and I can hardly wait. I’ve always loved fall — it’s the perfect time for cozying up at home and a great opportunity to declutter and get organized before the holidays. Letting things go feels freeing. I recently shared a collection of motivational tips for decluttering and eliminating … Read more

Today is launch day for my new book Dwelling! I love hearing the wind chimes in the trees outside our open windows. They tinkle softly, offering a gentle melody whenever the breeze stirs. Those delicate sounds are among the few man-made noises that truly calm me. I do best in quiet spaces—soft voices, mellow music, … Read more

This post is sponsored by Crane and Canopy In autumn and winter — and honestly year-round — my favorite room is our cozy bedroom. It’s small, but that only adds to the sense of a snug little nest. It’s my retreat, the comfortable place I look forward to at the end of each day. On … Read more