How to choose the right wallpaper for your room, where to find it, and what types are available — everything you need to get started. Wallpaper has a long history in interior design, and after years of mixed reputation it’s enjoyed a strong comeback. If you remember the poorly installed papers of the 1980s and … Read more

Back-to-School Teacher Treat Jar: Easy DIY Gift Hi friends! Whether you’re getting ready for back-to-school season or already settled into the routine, here’s a simple and thoughtful teacher gift idea you can finish in less than a nap: a Teacher’s Treat jar filled with chocolate or small candies. It’s a quick, personal way to say … Read more

Discover simple, stress-free meal planning tips to beat the dinner-time blues and save time each week. Meal planning used to feel like a chore for me. I once planned an entire month at a time just to avoid weekly planning sessions. Over the years I simplified the process, and now it takes me a fraction … Read more

We all work within a decorating budget, so one big question keeps coming up: when should you splurge and when should you save? No matter your price range, here’s a practical guide to how much it costs to furnish a home and where it makes sense to invest. For years I debated whether to splurge … Read more

Learn how I styled a summer mantel with a lake-themed design, using vacation photos and an easy trash-to-treasure DIY! With summer just around the corner, I decided to swap out my mantel decor for something lighter and more seasonal. My husband’s family owns a lovely lake house on Smith Lake in Alabama, so I chose … Read more

The title could also be: how to re-enter your life when you’ve been building a business. 😀 A few months ago I reached the end of a two-year sprint of building my business and hit a wall. I was exhausted and burnt out — I had poured so much of myself into the work that … Read more

Miss A’s Pink and Turquoise Nursery Welcome to Miss A’s room. I can hardly believe she’s almost two and that I’ve finally completed her space the way I imagined. Between moving into a new house and a trip to Atlanta to pick up IKEA shelving, this room became a truly collected, long-term labor of love. … Read more

This affordable, simple pleater tape will turn ordinary curtains into neat, custom-looking pleated curtains in no time. After I made my drop cloth curtains, I realized the tops could use a bit more structure. The canvas drop cloths are fairly heavy, but they don’t hang as crisply as I wanted when attached with clip rings. … Read more

Learning how to change a light fixture is an easy way to refresh any room. New lighting can instantly update the look and feel of your home. When we moved into our first home, I delayed swapping out the dated fixtures because I was nervous about working with electricity. After about five years I finally … Read more

Get inspired by my classic Ralph Lauren–inspired Christmas theme with layered plaids, rich colors, and cozy holiday touches that make a house feel like home. Each year when I unpack the holiday boxes I enjoy the challenge of creating a fresh look using what I already own. I mix ornaments and ribbons from past seasons, … Read more