It’s rare for a project to go exactly as planned, but the green lower cabinets Robert and I envisioned for our kitchen have turned out even better than we hoped. This kitchen refresh—focused on paint, hardware, and lighting—proved how dramatically a few thoughtful changes can transform a space. I’m completely smitten with the Sherwin Williams … Read more

Tips for cozy Thanksgiving table decor on a budget + a free printable cooking schedule and why ButcherBox is our favorite delivery service. While social media has already moved on to Christmas, I’m still enjoying one last round of plaid, autumn leaves, and cozy fall decor. With budgets tighter than ever this year, I wanted … Read more

A classic Christmas home tour with a modern edge for the 2020 Jennifer Rizzo Holiday Housewalk featuring 30 bloggers’ styled homes. Pour a mug of hot cocoa and come on in—today is Holiday Housewalk day! Each year, the talented Jennifer Rizzo brings together an inspiring group of bloggers to showcase their homes dressed for the … Read more

Thoughtful Christmas gift ideas for him at every price point — whether you’re shopping for your husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, or boyfriend. I love gift-giving, and in our family Robert is the one who will happily tell you exactly what he wants — which makes shopping straightforward most years. That said, I take … Read more

30 brilliant and functional breakfast nook ideas to turn any small kitchen corner into a charming dining spot without using much square footage. We’ve been dreaming up lots of breakfast nook ideas for our kitchen. In a few weeks we’ll begin Phase 1 of a four-phase plan that will eventually lead to a full kitchen … Read more

Neutral Painted Foyer Update: A Bright, Timeless Refresh My hand might be permanently locked in the paintbrush-holding position. Picture Jim Carrey’s “The Claw” from Liar Liar—that’s me. Totally worth it, though, because we finally checked another room off the to-do list: the foyer is painted. About a month after we moved in, the foyer was … Read more

Ceilings are seriously underrated. After experimenting with color-drenching and wallpapering ceilings, and adding tongue-and-groove planks to our upstairs hallway, I was ready to bring that same attention to our living room. The room felt cozy but the flat 8-foot ceiling lacked character, so as part of our living room makeover I finally tackled a DIY … Read more

Our Attic Clean-Out Makeover: How We Store Seasonal Decor + Free Printable Bin Labels for Christmas, Spring, Summer, and Fall We’re a mixed bag around here. One minute we’re sharing a pretty room reveal, and the next we’re elbow-deep in sixty-year-old dust, digging through the attic and wondering why we ever thought this was a … Read more

Natural Rustic Easter Brunch Tablescape After a long stretch of winter grays, the birds began to sing, the trees showed faint blushes of pink, and the sun returned. That first burst of spring energy always sparks the urge to declutter, clean, reorganize, and fill the house with flowers. There’s something poetic in those early spring … Read more

“Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” I debated for months about sharing this. Even now, just writing these words makes it harder to hit “publish.” Still, I owe it to other women who have gone through or are going through the same thing to be honest about my experience. Photo credit: … Read more