If you’ve been following our recent makeovers — the master bathroom, breakfast area, foyer, daughter’s room, and the hallway bathroom — you know I don’t stay still for long. While putting the finishing touches on our latest project, I was already sketching ideas for the next space: the master bedroom. It’s time to turn this … Read more

The day has finally arrived! After what felt like an eternity — only about three months — we’ve officially received the keys to our new brick Colonial and I couldn’t be more excited to share the before tour. We’ve shared every twist and turn of this emotional roller coaster since we listed our old house, … Read more

Modern farmhouse bathroom makeover — a reveal full of practical, budget-friendly ideas to give a builder-grade bathroom rustic charm. Reveal day is finally here! After many small updates and a few leftover pieces repurposed from around the house, this once-basic bathroom now feels warm, layered, and inviting. Photographing it was a challenge because the room … Read more

Upscale-looking bathroom prints and bathroom art ideas for under $100 to create a high-end look for less. Bathroom art can be surprisingly tricky to choose. Unlike other rooms in the house, bathrooms and powder rooms present a unique decorating challenge: you don’t necessarily want a portrait staring back at you from the wall while you’re … Read more

This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. 40+ hostess and housewarming gift ideas for the homebody, entertainer, and chef that are affordable and perfect for last-minute gifting. With holiday gatherings, neighborhood parties, and a lot of moves happening this year, I’ve had more requests than usual for thoughtful hostess and housewarming … Read more

Top 12 blue-green and teal paint colors designers recommend for creating moody yet vibrant bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices. This week we’re embracing teal for the conference/office/multipurpose meeting room at The Cottage with The Life House Women’s Shelter in our community. We wanted a space that feels calm and moody while still feeling energetic, and … Read more

The Mother’s Day table is set, and while a day of complete relaxation for Mom might be wishful thinking, a thoughtfully styled tablescape can make the celebration feel extra special. Growing up, my mom filled our home with classic, traditional pieces—Blue Willow, chinoiserie patterns, and timeless accents. As a teenager I rebelled against that aesthetic, … Read more

A roundup of 20 home organizing items to tidy every room in your house, build lasting organizing habits, and keep things neat. Before you picture a Pinterest-perfect home: nope, I’m not claiming everything is immaculate all the time. We just took down our holiday decorations and the place feels chaotic again. That’s normal. After years … Read more

True story: In fifth grade I made my first room design board. I sketched my bedroom layout in a little notebook, planned where every piece of furniture would go, and designed the whole room around one thing—butterflies. I have no idea why I suddenly developed a butterfly obsession at age ten, but my mom was … Read more

There’s something magical about summer evenings on the porch—the fireflies, the twinkle lights, and the occasional marshmallow roast make this space our new favorite place at home. Over the years the back porch has evolved from a simple entryway to what truly feels like an outdoor living room: an extension of our house where we … Read more