For the past few weeks I’ve been in full “little by little” mode, slowly organizing every drawer and cabinet in our laundry room. This room works hard for our family—it’s more than just a place for laundry. When we planned the space last year my main goal was simple:Make every square inch count. It’s come … Read more

If Plan A fails, there are still 25 more letters in the alphabet — that’s my attitude after my original idea for this month’s Trash to Treasure Tuesday didn’t turn out how I pictured. I’d been spotting those boho-style, sculptural vases at places like Anthropologie and specialty boutiques, and thought, “I can definitely fake that … Read more

9 Quick Christmas Kitchen Decorating Ideas for Sinks, Windows, Countertops, and Shelves to Instantly Make Your Home Feel Festive Every holiday season I tell myself I’m finished decorating, then spot one small corner that could use a festive touch and keep going. If you’re short on time or storage space, a few simple additions in … Read more

5 Rules for Perfect End Table Decor in a Living Room + the Best Items to Include for Beauty and Function A few weeks ago I asked readers on Instagram and in the Bless’er House Decorating Group what they wanted help with this year. Many of you said you felt stuck when it came to … Read more

250 useful Christmas stocking stuffer ideas for men, women, teens, kids, babies, and toddlers they’ll be sure to love. Best Stocking Stuffers I have way too much fun gift shopping every year, and stockings are my favorite place to go a little wild. Small, thoughtful items are easy to tuck in and make Christmas morning … Read more

Guest Bedroom Paint Refresh: White Walls and Gray Trim Progress calls for a little celebration. The guest bedroom still needs more attention, but the paint update has already made a huge difference. Remember how this room started out? Goodbye spackled beige walls and yellowing, peeling trim—there’s a new look in town. I decided to go … Read more

Decorating tips for making your home durable, accessible, and practical yet still stylish when you have kids. During my first year as a mom I assumed we wouldn’t be able to decorate our home until the kids were grown. I accepted the plastic toy piles and the inevitable chocolate milk streaks as part of life. … Read more

This post is sponsored by Wayfair. As I approach 40, I find myself favoring fewer, more versatile belongings. Ten years ago I redecorated my house every season; now I prefer to “decorate smarter, not harder.” The secret is choosing flexible decor that works across rooms, seasons, and functions. Pedestal bowls—also called footed bowls or compote … Read more

You know that first warm, sunny day of spring that gives you a little jolt of excitement because it signals swimsuit season? I get that feeling too — but I also get excited for another reason: garage sale season. If you love the thrill of a good sale, you and I are on the same … Read more

And just like that, summer melted into fall. Well, here in South Carolina it felt more like summer hanging on through September, but we put out pumpkins and enjoyed the illusion. That’s how we do it. Here’s a peek at a little experiment I’ve been working on the last few weeks: drying hydrangeas and pressing … Read more