I love looking back over the past year to see which purchases became everyday favorites. I started reviewing my orders and quickly realized I couldn’t stop at 25 — so here are my top Amazon finds from the last year, featuring more than 30 items I use and recommend. These picks aren’t ranked in strict … Read more

Memorial Day weekend brings remembrance, time with family and friends, delicious food, the official start of summer—and some of the best sales of the year. As we enjoy warmer days and backyard gatherings, let’s pause to honor the meaning of Memorial Day: the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in … Read more

Fall is the perfect season to refresh your kitchen or dining room with seasonal colors and cozy accents. Below are simple, budget-friendly ideas to bring autumn warmth into your kitchen without creating clutter or getting in the way of day-to-day cooking. This post contains affiliate links for convenience. See the full disclosure policy on the … Read more

Much like the old adage about not having a favorite child, as a blogger I probably shouldn’t have a favorite post. But here’s a little secret… …this one is it. My fall mantel. My favorite post of the year. Shh—don’t tell the others. This is the third mantel I’ve decorated, and something about crisp air, … Read more

Create a simple fall mantel with a DIY farmhouse sign! It’s easy to style a mantel full of character without breaking the bank—just a bit of creativity, some DIY elbow grease, and a few faux flowers and pumpkins and you’re finished. Lately I’ve been focused on creating a single, large statement piece on the mantel … Read more

You’re in the right place—this is still my blog. Although I usually focus on home decor and DIY projects, I wanted to share a few personal care discoveries that have helped my hair, skin and nails recently. These are practical changes and products that made a noticeable difference for me over the last several months. … Read more

I hope you enjoy this cheerful Summer Bucket List printable to help you plan a fun, restful, and intentional summer! Hello! School is officially out where I live and the pool is open—so it feels like summer no matter what the calendar says. We’ve already had our first pool visit, started pushing back dinnertime, and … Read more

Ivory curtains, brass curtain rods and beautiful bamboo shades make this primary bedroom a calm, inviting retreat. I’m excited to share the progress on our primary bedroom makeover. I hadn’t planned to post photos so soon, but the room came together faster than expected and I wanted to show the updates—especially the window treatments. When … Read more

Try these 16 laundry room ideas to refresh your home on a budget. This traditional blue-and-white laundry room escaped its 1990s look with a few inexpensive DIY updates—now it’s both beautiful and fully functional. We updated nearly every surface with products and techniques that work well in a hardworking space. Below I share the before, … Read more

Nothing captures the holidays like tartan and plaid. These timeless patterns add warmth, nostalgia, and a festive feel to any room—here are ideas and inspiration for bringing plaid into your holiday decor. This season I fell even harder for plaid. I kept a running folder of plaid finds and it grew so large that I … Read more