Bring timeless charm to your holiday decor with these free classic Christmas printables. Beautifully illustrated trees, nutcrackers, holly sprigs and more are framed by cozy tartan borders—perfect for affordable, effortless decorating using frames you already own. There’s something unmistakably warm about a traditional Christmas palette: tartan plaid, deep greens, a touch of navy, and the … Read more

Find inspiration for decorating a burlap and plaid Christmas tree this year. Create a cozy, rustic country look in your home for the holidays. I hadn’t planned to share the big tree in my dining room this year. In fact, I briefly considered not decorating it at all. But once the season arrived, I couldn’t … Read more

Get simple, effective help with tangled and messy cords beside your bed. These quick tips and one easy organization tool will have your bedside cords looking neat in no time. Keeping a tidy bedside area can be a challenge when lamp cords, phone chargers, tablets, and medical device cables create a tangle. Fortunately, there are … Read more

On my husband’s side of the family we have several families with older children, and their ages range from around six to fourteen. A couple of years ago we chose to move away from the usual toy gifts and started giving a family movie night package instead. It’s a simple, thoughtful gift that works for … Read more

Happy mid‑October! This month is flying by — the leaves are finally beginning to turn here, and I’m hoping for a full autumn show in the next few weeks. My daughter has her first homecoming dance next weekend, then Halloween follows, and before we know it it’ll be November and the holidays will be here. … Read more

Don’t stress about holiday shopping for the women in your life—this carefully curated gift guide has favorite picks that make thoughtful, stylish, and useful presents. Pick one for your wife, sister, mom or best friend (or treat yourself—I know I will!). Below you’ll find tried-and-true favorites across categories like jewelry, accessories, home, beauty, and cozy … Read more

The Turquoise Home: Why I Chose the Name and What It Represents In one of the very first posts on this site, I explained why I named this blog The Turquoise Home. Since then the name has continued to capture the spirit of this space—my approach to decorating, the colors I favor, and the way … Read more

Use IKEA Ribba frames to personalize a long hallway or any long wall in your home—these frames can create an art-gallery look with big impact. I’m slowly personalizing my home and focusing on one space at a time. I don’t have many items on the walls yet, so this week I tackled the long hallway … Read more

Few things are more pleasant than gathering around a cozy fire pit for conversation or roasting marshmallows, except maybe the stubborn smoky smell that sometimes clings to you afterward. I found a solution: our Solo Stove Yukon has transformed backyard evenings for our family. We’ve owned this smokeless fire pit for several years, so I … Read more

Here’s a guide of 25 clever, practical housewarming gifts that are ideal for the new homeowner in your life. Housewarming gifts can sometimes be overlooked, but a thoughtful, useful present helps turn a new house into a genuine home. Practical items that suit the recipient’s style and needs are remembered and appreciated. You don’t need … Read more