A comprehensive review of Better Homes & Gardens River Oaks and Brookbury patio furniture from Walmart — two years later (and three years for one set). Robert and I have been focused on backyard updates lately (we even completed dozens of DIY projects), and one question we get a lot is: “How do you like … Read more

8 tips and tricks to change your Christmas decor theme and color scheme each year using mostly what you already have. We could all use a little extra cheer this season. I get restless with our holiday look, so every October I begin thinking about a new theme. For years I assumed changing up Christmas … Read more

Tips for incorporating classic pieces on a Thanksgiving table that save storage space, time, money, and create versatility for every season of decorating. One day there may be therapy for kids who grew up with blogger parents—our children rarely know which holiday is coming because I often share decorating ideas weeks before most people decorate. … Read more

28 of the best recommended modern recliner chairs with the highest ratings for designer style without sacrificing comfort. After much debate, I finally gave in to my husband’s request and ordered two modern club-style recliner chairs for our living room. Choosing a recliner can quickly become a surprisingly emotional decision for couples—practical comfort versus aesthetic … Read more

DIY Antique Banister Wall Planter — A Charming Repurpose for the Breakfast Nook I’m so excited — we finally have something hanging on the wall! After painting most of the main rooms in the new house, I was eager to add decor that complements the fresh colors. In a simple corner of the breakfast nook, … Read more

I don’t usually play favorites, but if there’s one design decision I would happily make again and again, it’s choosing provincial-stained hardwood floors. They feel classic, warm, and timeless—qualities that often get underrated in favor of flashier trends. When we moved into our 1960 colonial, the original hardwood floors were one of the features that … Read more

A summer home tour showcasing modern French farmhouse style with affordable decorating tricks and practical ways to stretch your budget while achieving a luxe look. There isn’t much a fresh bundle of supermarket flowers can’t improve. Between spilled coffee, preschool drop-off scramble, and the occasional meltdown, flowers have become my go-to pick-me-up—whether they’re for guests … Read more

This might be my favorite project yet — and I say that a lot — but our latest DIY really deserves the praise. We replaced the old, awkward swing doors in our master suite with smooth, stainless-steel sliding barn doors, and the result transformed the room. The new doors add character, depth, and considerably better … Read more

2016 flew by in a flash! Robert and I stayed nonstop busy, determined to finish several major projects around our home, and the result was one of our most productive years yet. We’re excited to see what 2017 will bring. Lately we’ve both been itching for a move to a place with more land, but … Read more

My little brother and I have always been complete opposites. As kids I favored pretty, girly Halloween costumes—usually with a tiara—while he preferred chasing other kids around with a toy chainsaw and zombie makeup. Those differences persisted into adulthood: I love decorating and styling, and he works in the film industry on shows like The … Read more