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

Everything you need to know to refresh a corner banquette with paint, plus a step-by-step guide to redirecting a floor air vent beneath a cabinet. At last — our little breakfast nook is starting to come together! After hunting for a secondhand corner banquette on Facebook Marketplace, driving nearly four hours round-trip to pick it … Read more

Meaningful, affordable ways to decorate your walls with family artifacts, heirlooms, and cherished memories — plus simple DIY ideas. Of all the decorating projects we’ve completed, the pieces that make me the most sentimental are the artworks and displays that hold family memories. Sentimental wall art turns a house into a home by showcasing heirlooms, … Read more

5 rules about primer and paint we wish we had known as beginner DIYers and how to create a paint finish on walls, doors, trim, and moldings that last. Remember the “scary” paint plan I mentioned for our master bedroom refresh last week? We took a bold step and went with a dark, moody color—and … Read more

30 fun, useful, and unique Father’s Day gift ideas for dads with every interest and budget — prices start around $13. Father’s Day always seems to arrive faster than expected. If you haven’t started shopping yet, this curated guide gathers practical, playful, and memorable gifts that work for many types of dads—from the outdoorsman to … Read more

DIY Faux Driftwood Anniversary Date Sign We finally have no excuse—our anniversary date is now permanently displayed on the living room wall. A few days ago, Robert and I were chatting when, together, we both blanked on our own anniversary date. With five years of major life changes—Robert leaving the Marines, both of us finishing … Read more

How to turn a builder basic glass shower door into an industrial style factory window shower door under $60. I’m thrilled to share my step-by-step tutorial for creating a DIY industrial factory-window shower door, adapted from our master bathroom makeover. This project transforms a plain framed shower door into a stunning factory-style window look for … Read more