Welcome to PART TWO of my home projects from 2013. If you missed it, you can find PART ONE on the original blog. Looking back through a year of posts took a while, but it was rewarding to see everything we’ve accomplished. I take my time with projects — slow but steady — and I … Read more

Last week I wrote about hunting for green in the family room, and I’ve also been planning to bring green into other rooms of the house. My laundry room, the penultimate room to be repainted from what I jokingly called “swine,” is now receiving a fresh coat of white. The change is already striking—the white … Read more

If you like the look of open shelving for everyday dishes or pantry items but worry you’ll be constantly fussing to keep them looking staged, here’s good news: after a simple initial setup, your shelves can stay tidy without daily effort. You can use your items every day and they’ll still look great next week. … Read more

Sarah’s House, Sarah Richardson Design {more drooling} HGTV Has it been a while since you refreshed your master bedroom? Autumn is the perfect season to make it cozier. I always look forward to crawling into a warm, inviting bed when the weather turns cold, so refreshing my bedroom is high on my list right now. … Read more

Being a homebody can shift your life in meaningful, healthy ways and affect the people around you positively. As part of my Year of Dwelling Well project, I’m beginning a three-part mini-series on daily self-care rituals tailored for the homebody. If you missed my earlier series, How to Find Joy at Home, you can revisit … Read more

Click HERE for my Seattle house tour! .. Traditional Exterior by Structures Building Company House via Structures Building Co. Traditional Hall by Structures Building Company Traditional Kitchen by Structures Building Company Tropical Porch by Structures Building Company Traditional Living Room by Structures Building Company Traditional Spaces by Structures Building Company Tropical Exterior by Structures Building … Read more

Who loves organizing? Or maybe a better question, who loves an organized space? I promised for a while that I would open up more of our cabinets and drawers to show you inside. Today I’m sharing before-and-after photos of four kitchen areas that weren’t working for us, and the simple solutions that made them better, … Read more

Creating and maintaining a home is an ongoing process of discovering what works for your family and finding satisfaction in the season you’re in. With fall schedules and back-to-school routines approaching, now is an ideal time to focus on practical goals for your home. To help with that, I’ve put together a set of downloadable … Read more

I adore our navy-and-white Staffordshire dogs; they are a small but meaningful part of our home’s story. People often ask what it means for a home to tell a story. Do walls speak? Do objects? In a way, yes. Whether a house is old or new, filled with generations of belongings or only what you’ve … Read more

Photo from Flickr by FranUlloa YYou’ve all been so encouraging. I mentioned feeling overwhelmed by the number of painting projects on my plate, and many of you responded with sympathy — and with stories of your own unfinished projects. That gave me an idea. What was I thinking when I said I didn’t have friends … Read more