Rich, indulgent chocolate chip cookie baked into a cake-sized dessert. Below is a clear, easy-to-follow recipe for a decadent chocolate chip cookie cake with a soft, chewy center and a slightly crisp edge. Finish it with your favorite buttercream frosting for a homemade treat that easily rivals any store-bought cookie cake. I made this Valentine’s … Read more

Looking to add charm to your outdoor space? This simple DIY wood planter box is a perfect beginner project. With only a few affordable materials and three basic tools, you can build a tall, narrow planter that adds warmth and character to a porch, stoop, or small garden. I wanted to add interest to my … Read more

Even though I Coach pulled the Christmas boxes out of the attic on November 1, it’s taken me a little while to finish the decorating. Since this is my blog and I’m not doing any formal holiday home tours this year, I’ve been free to decorate on my own terms — which is my favorite … Read more

A neutral Christmas entryway with simple decor can make any guest feel welcome. You don’t need an elaborate display to capture the holiday spirit. For our front entrance this year I kept things understated and welcoming: a flocked tree on the stoop, a pre-lit wreath, and a few well-placed accents. Small, thoughtful touches create a … Read more

As we wrap up our decluttering challenge, can you believe we made it? I want to shift the focus from physical belongings to something deeper—what I call heart clutter. Welcome to the 30 Days to Less of a Hot Mess Challenge—a month of clearing, reorganizing, and creating a home and life that feel calmer and … Read more

Happy weekend! It’s Spring Break here, and we’re using the time to tidy the garage, declutter a few closets, and take a short road trip. I’ll share highlights from our trip on Instagram. I’m also finishing the frame for the bedroom TV and adding fresh spring decor throughout the house. I have a minor surgery … Read more

When you’re renting, it can be hard to make an impersonal space feel like yours. Here are several temporary, affordable tenant improvements to upgrade your rental and still protect your deposit. Rental homes are often bland, dated, or decorated to appeal to a wide range of people rather than to you. Because you don’t own … Read more

This beautiful, rustic DIY Christmas tree collar made from reclaimed pallet boards is a lovely way to add a custom, farmhouse-style base to your holiday tree. When I began setting up my Christmas tree this year, I realized I wanted a better solution for hiding the tree stand than a sheet or a random basket. … Read more

Home furnishings are the key pieces that turn a house into a welcoming, lived-in home. Below are seven essential decor items that help every room feel complete, comfortable, and thoughtfully styled. Decorating your home is a personal process. The aim is to build spaces that are attractive, functional, and true to the way you live. … Read more

Fourth Stocking on the Mantel: A Christmas Story of Hope and Home See that number 4 on the mantel? And the fourth Christmas stocking on the right with the sweet monogram SGN? Those little details hold a much bigger story for our family—about waiting, faith, and a Christmas surprise that changed everything. As a little … Read more