A roundup of the best-rated fandeliers and where to use them in your home. Even as the weather cools, our family runs on fans year-round. Living in South Carolina means temperature swings are common — one day it’s 25°F, the next it’s 75°F — so ceiling fans are essential beyond just summer use. Fandeliers, the … Read more

8 Simple Ways to Add Cozy Style to Your Porch and Outdoor Spaces for Fall — Lighting, Warmth, and an Easy Color Palette What began as a plan to take down our summer porch curtains turned into a full-on refresh to make the porch feel warm and welcoming for fall—and I’m glad it did. With … Read more

It’s hard to believe we’ve lived in this house for more than eight years. When we first moved into this 1960s Colonial, the living room felt like a blank canvas—and it’s been through so many changes since then. Each update tells a little story about where we were in life at the time and how … Read more

The other day, Olivia (who’s 13 now) and I spent a relaxed afternoon antiquing in Charlotte. I came home with a few small treasures that felt perfect for styling on our living room coffee table—a piece that itself is a previous vintage find. Styling a coffee table is one of my favorite quick ways to … Read more

Deep cleaning might not sound like a weekend party, but there’s real satisfaction in giving your home a complete reset—especially when seasonal light reveals dust and hidden grime. A focused whole house deep cleaning session refreshes your space, reduces allergens, and makes everyday upkeep much easier. That’s why I created the Ultimate Whole House Deep … Read more

5 modern classic bathroom ideas for a functional, timeless bathroom design that never goes out of style. With water mitigation complete and drywall repairs underway, my head has been full of bathroom remodel ideas. Demolition in our primary bathroom will wrap up soon, and then the full remodel begins. It’s been a long recovery from … Read more

With the holidays approaching and family often stopping by, I like to get our guest bathroom — and especially the guest bedroom that pairs with it — ready for visitors. We don’t have a dedicated guest bath, so I use our busy hallway bathroom (typically used by my daughters) and make it feel cozy and … Read more

A thrifty Christmas wall decor idea that repurposes a secondhand sheet music book into an inexpensive sheet music art gallery wall for about $1. Today felt like a perfect day for a thrift-store decorating project—an easy wall decor refresh that’s budget-friendly and festive. If you remember when I framed pressed fall leaves and used them … Read more

Christmas Candlelight Home Tour At this time of year I begin to crave quiet more than usual. After weeks of gatherings, projects, and constant conversation—both online and in person—I find my social battery depleted. The answer for me is simple: stillness and the warm glow of candlelight. When the kids are in bed and the … Read more

How to Quickly and Inexpensively Create a Modern Industrial Faux Brick Wall in a Weekend The faux brick walls we installed in the gym shed are stunning. The transformation is dramatic — the before-and-after shots barely look like the same space. We spent just two days installing these panels and the result feels like a … Read more