I’m excited to announce that my newest digital Dreambook is now available: the winter edition of the seasonal Dreambook series, If I Lived in a Cozy Cottage by the Sea. My daughters and I love creating these Dreambooks together. We pour our hearts into the images, styling and layout, and enjoy dreaming up cozy scenes … Read more

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot, but all opinions and my stories are my own. I believe everyone deserves a safe, comfortable home they love. For years our family organized a monthly service day through our church to help neighbors with home improvements. We assisted with building projects, tackled small repairs, helped families … Read more

Do you have a garden potting shed? Here’s some fresh inspiration. We plan to add a garden storage shed to our backyard someday, but our yard is very small, so any shed will be compact. Small doesn’t mean it can’t be lovely—quite the opposite. Whether large or tiny, a shed can be charming. Use it … Read more

Shutter Cabinet Want a warmer, cozier home? Here are practical, stylish tips to help you create a comfortable, inviting space. This post highlights favorite warm-and-cozy decor ideas and includes top picks from a seasonal sale. Friends & Family time at Cost Plus World Market — save an extra 30% on many items and get free … Read more

It’s time for the June {ditto} DIY challenge! Have you noticed gold is back in style and showing up everywhere? For me, gold and brass never really left. I have pieces I’ve loved for years scattered through the house. I enjoy when trends return because it means some of the things you already own feel … Read more

I came across House Beautiful’s July “Kitchen of the Month” and was struck by how lovely it is. Though it’s larger and more elaborate than my own kitchen, the layout, style, and palette felt familiar. Over the past few years I’ve grown very fond of my kitchen—designing it has been one of my favorite projects. … Read more

Today I have a special Sunday post for you from my friend Meagan Francis! You probably know her from her blog and book, The Happiest Mom. I’m honored to have her share a real-life “fixer upper” story here. Thanks for welcoming her today! –Melissa When we bought our house, I was searching for potential. A … Read more

I recently discovered a charming home designed by Robert Stilin and wanted to share it because its restrained, thoughtful details make it feel warm and inviting. The House Beautiful write-up described the house as having “striking details used with restraint,” which is an accurate way to capture the quiet elegance of the design. Below are … Read more

I love using printable Christmas gift tags. They’re an easy, affordable way to add a personal touch to presents or to finish off homemade items like baked goods. Have you wrapped your gifts yet? I haven’t—I’m never very good at wrapping far in advance. If you need last-minute tags, I’ve gathered a large selection of … Read more

1. Found via: Style Me Pretty, Photography: Ken Kienow 2. Found via: Style Me Pretty. Photography: Carmen Santorelli. Floral and styling: Juli Vaughn Design. 3. Found via: Rue Mag. Photography: Paper Antler. Stylist: Confetti Pop. 4. Found via: Style Me Pretty. 5. Found via: Ruffled Blog. Photography: Park Road Photography (Sarah Elle). Styling: Taylor Perkins … Read more