TThis small room is our master bedroom. Its size and the lack of a direct bathroom connection felt like limitations when we first bought the house. Many people prefer a master suite; this house didn’t have one, and it wasn’t obvious how to create one without significant changes. The master sits just off a short … Read more

Watson Kennedy – A Seattle Home Store Last week I spent a sunny day in Seattle and stopped into a charming home goods shop called Watson Kennedy. Small stores like this always recharge me — their displays, textures and color combinations spark ideas and make me excited to refresh what I already own. Even without … Read more

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. I’ve gathered a selection of charming Valentine’s Day decor items and thoughtful gift ideas for the special people in your life. Below you’ll find inspiration for decorating, gifting, and creating a cozy, romantic atmosphere—hope you enjoy the picks. Click here for the above sources Click here for the … Read more

Click here for the natural all-purpose cleaners I recommend! Does cleaning your home bring you joy? It does for me—most of the time. One of my best tips for keeping the house tidy is to make the cleaning process enjoyable. If you dread it, you’ll avoid it. If you savor it, you’ll do it more … Read more

Florals + Greenery for Our Coastal Cottage Christmas Mantel This year I refreshed our Christmas mantel with a simple, coastal cottage look using florals and evergreens I already had on hand. I layered a couple of floral stems into a juniper garland, tucked in pinecones, and added the soft glow of flameless candles. The result … Read more

We are excited to begin remodeling our new home. Below are the “before” photos of the connected living room, dining room, and kitchen on the main floor. As I share plans and updates, these images will help you picture the changes we’re making. If you’re new here, we moved into our home this past fall … Read more

New England Home I I love rooms filled with books — not merely as props, but because the people who own those rooms genuinely love to read. Some homeowners treat books strictly as design elements: covering spines for a uniform look or turning books backward to achieve visual calm. I believe books add real character … Read more

Hi friends! Courtney here. I love making design mood boards, and recently I discovered this beautiful cane bed. I had fun imagining three distinct bedroom looks centered around the same bed, showing how one piece can suit very different styles and color palettes. Scroll and click the thumbnails below for sources SOURCES: Cane Bed // … Read more

I took a quick trip to the market the other day. There’s a charming market in Poulsbo not far from where I live that I enjoy visiting. It’s mostly food, but they have a lovely flower section, and I couldn’t resist browsing the spring blooms. The colors and varieties were irresistible. I kept picking up … Read more

BHG: Fall Decorating in Blue Green, Orange, Brown What Are Your Fall Decorating Colors? Autumn offers a rich palette drawn from nature—deep browns, warm apricots, muted teals, soft grays, and golden greens. These tones can be mixed and matched to create a seasonal look that feels both cozy and modern. Whether you prefer traditional rusts … Read more