This post is sponsored by Lowe’sHome Improvement. If you’ve ever paused in a hallway and wondered whether you were in a home or a tunnel, you’re not alone. Our upstairs hallway used to be the least inspiring part of the house: narrow, dark, and dotted with awkward ceiling details. For eight years it stayed exactly … Read more

The best fall pillow covers to use across multiple seasons, where to buy them, and how to mix and match fall throw pillow combinations. I’m not one to spend money on decor that only works for a few weeks each year. If I’m investing $20–$40 in a pillow, I want it to feel appropriate through … Read more

Step-by-step tutorial for converting closets into DIY built-in shelves and transforming a living room into a functional office. We’re in the final stretch of the McNay project. This wasn’t a quick makeover—most of our projects take time—but the result is worth it. Our DIY built-in shelves turned out beautifully and completely changed this side of … Read more

The best green kitchen cabinet paint colors for the hottest bold kitchen color trend. If you’ve been following my Instagram Stories, you probably already knew this post was coming. Last week Robert said, “Hey — let’s do a quick kitchen makeover.” He knows my love language: makeover. I’ve been itching to work some real magic … Read more

From the moment we signed on the dotted line and were handed the keys this spring, Robert and I have been excited to share our plan for the brick exterior. If this were a Friends episode, it would be called “The One with the Big Brick Plans.” I remember the first time we climbed those … Read more

9 white and blue Christmas decor ideas for dinner tables, Christmas trees, gift wrap, and holiday accents. Most years when I plan our Christmas decor, I let Robert pick the color scheme — he’s basically Buddy the Elf at heart. This year he didn’t hesitate: “BLUE!” So I leaned into a white-and-blue holiday palette that … Read more

40+ easy ideas for DIY Christmas decorations using thrifted finds, items from around your home, and simple homemade holiday decor solutions. Recently I sorted through old photos and realized how many thrifted and repurposed Christmas projects we’ve used over the years. If you look closely when thrifting or rethink everyday objects at home, you can … Read more

Where to buy beautiful and unique furniture hardware and kitchen cabinet knobs for any budget — my favorite sources and designer-look-for-less picks to elevate your cabinets and furnishings. Small details like brass pulls or nickel knobs can be the finishing touch that transforms kitchen cabinets and furniture. The right hardware acts like jewelry for an … Read more

A free downloadable printable set of vintage arbor art — perfect for summer wall decor or year-round display. True story: one of the biggest reasons we fell in love with our current home was the trees. When you move from a neighborhood where yards have been flattened and landscaped with only a single crepe myrtle, … Read more

A step-by-step tutorial to photograph Christmas tree lights and candlelight at night, so you can beautifully capture your home and holiday decor. Each year when I share our home’s candlelit Christmas tour, readers often ask how I photograph Christmas tree lights and candlelight at night. I’m not a professional photographer, but over the years I’ve … Read more