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

The most recommended burgundy paint colors interior designers use to create moody, sophisticated bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. Source: deVOL Kitchens Recently I’ve been exploring burgundy paint colors while planning a powder room refresh. Burgundy has surged in popularity as an interior trend, but it also holds a permanent place in classic design. This rich, wine-like … Read more

Simplified styling tips and outfit ideas to minimize a postpartum belly pooch and help you feel confident in your postpartum body. Major disclaimer: I am so not a fashion blogger. If you drop by unannounced, you might find me in paint-splattered yoga pants and an old tee. That’s real life. Still, learning a few practical … Read more

Ok, I’m calling it: Livie Bug’s ballerina bedroom makeover is officially finished! When we first moved in back in November 2013, her little room looked like this: Not exactly inspiring. We moved in the few pieces of furniture we owned—a dresser and a crib—hung an Ikea light, and dropped a hand-me-down mattress in the room. … Read more

We’ve begun addressing one of the few things in our home that’s always bothered me: the textured ceilings. They aren’t the heavy, chunky “popcorn” ceilings of decades past, but they’re far from smooth — just enough texture to catch your eye every time you look up. After years of living with anything that irritates you, … Read more

If you’ve ever hunted for the perfect rug, you know how frustrating it can be. Finding the right color, pattern, material, and size all at once feels impossible—especially when the ideal runner is out of stock or priced like a luxury item. During our upstairs hallway refresh, I ran into that exact problem. I wanted … Read more