This turquoise Thanksgiving tablescape brings vibrant pops of color, creating a festive and welcoming setting for your holiday guests. Hello! I’m excited to share my Thanksgiving tablescape featuring turquoise accents and complementary fall hues. It’s a simple, colorful approach that shows how easy it can be to set a beautiful table for family and friends. … Read more

As part of my Home Goals for 2013, I’m updating the living room with fresh paint, installing board and batten, and hanging pictures. I’ll be sharing several posts as I work through the project, spacing them out as each step is completed. So, here’s part 1: Paint. (If you’re curious about the color, I recently … Read more

This year I had so much fun decorating our dining room for Christmas—truly for the first time. Although this is our third Christmas in the house, I’d never decorated this room for the holidays before. I’m calling the look a Gold & Greenery Christmas dining room because gold accents and lush greenery set the tone. … Read more

Hello friends—how was your first Monday of the year? Ready to take on the months ahead? I am. After reaching a breaking point with clutter at home, I started following the principles from the book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up to make real progress. My house tends to collect clutter—partly from having two small … Read more

I’ve been organizing my Christmas gift list for friends and family this week as I prepare for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and all the sales in between. I’m especially on the hunt for a better price on a Barbie Dream House—so if you spot one, please send me the link! I’ve also been thinking about … Read more

Learn 3 practical tips to organize a room overflowing with things you think you love. A reader recently asked a thoughtful question that many of us face: “How can I be organized—and avoid feeling like a hoarder—when I truly love too many things?” I wanted to take a day to respond and offer simple, realistic … Read more

One can dream so much better in a room where there are pretty things. – L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables Finishing this nursery has been a slow and steady process. To be honest, juggling DIY projects around a baby’s nap schedule—and also caring for a preschooler—has made progress slower than I expected. Still, little … Read more

My navy blue front door is one of the most admired features of my home — it really pops against the Revere Pewter walls and crisp white trim. I’ve shared before how much I love the color Hale Navy, and I finally painted something navy in my house: my front door. Choosing a bold door … Read more

When it comes to painting, preparation is everything. Choosing the right paint color is only part of the decision—selecting the correct paint finish (also called paint sheen) is equally important. The finish affects durability, cleanability, and how light interacts with the surface. Here’s a clear, practical guide to paint sheens and where to use them. … Read more

The Principal’s Office Makeover: A Warm, Homey School Lounge Happy Monday, friends! When HomeGoods reached out to ask if I wanted to makeover a space for someone else, I jumped at the chance. I immediately thought of Coach’s high school. He teaches and coaches at a nearby county high school, and I knew a small … Read more