Learn how to create a charming DIY drop cloth pillow, stenciled with my original hand-lettered phrase: “sunshine & summertime.” A few weeks ago I rushed home after church, fed my family, and headed back out to spend the afternoon in a room full of strangers. It was an event I had been looking forward to … Read more

Adding curtain trim tape gives a custom, polished look that makes your home feel uniquely yours. Learn how to apply trim tape to curtains in six simple, no-sew steps. I believe a room isn’t finished until it has thoughtfully chosen window treatments. Curtains are often the quickest way to add texture, color, and personality to … Read more

If you’ve spent any time in my reading corner lately, you might have noticed a small change: I made a framed burlap monogram from fabric scraps. It cost me nothing since I used leftovers, and it’s a simple, charming piece that updated the space for fall. I love projects that are pretty, inexpensive, and quick—this … Read more

Palladian Blue by Benjamin Moore is a beloved muted blue‑green paint that brings a calm, spa‑like feeling to a room. Its soft, cool tone makes it a popular choice for walls, cabinetry, doors, and trims when you want an elegant but relaxed color. Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue (HC‑144) leans cool toward blue‑green with subtle gray … Read more

A feminine blush-and-brass home office creates an inspiring workspace for any entrepreneur. The soft blush tones paired with warm brass accents make a delightful, girly corner of the house that’s both pretty and productive. In my 2020 Home Goals post, I wrote that my first full makeover in the new house would be the office—and … Read more

Happy Saturday! I hope you’ve had a wonderful week. I’ve been using the start of the year to prioritize my health — thinking practical adulting thoughts like scheduling annual checkups and running errands — not the most glamorous tasks, but absolutely necessary. Between appointments and logistics, I’m eager to return to creative work and dive … Read more

Home goals are my way of keeping home projects moving forward. I hope this post inspires you to set goals and make a plan for your own home. I can’t believe it’s time for another home goals update. Writing these posts every four months forces me to pause, take stock of what’s been accomplished, and … Read more

Finding your decorating style can feel overwhelming and hard to pinpoint. Follow these six simple steps and you’ll begin decorating with confidence. Does trying to define your decorating style leave you more confused than inspired? Do you find yourself surrounded by items you once loved but no longer do, or a collection that feels mismatched … Read more

Happy Independence Day and congratulations to America on its 250th anniversary! I hope you’re celebrating freedom, family, and good times in this beautiful country. We’re spending the weekend by the lake enjoying sunshine, great food, and quality time with loved ones. Welcome to Home Style Saturday — a weekend dose of home inspiration! Every Saturday, … Read more

We enjoyed a perfect Halloween evening — cool, dry weather, a half day at school for the kids, and it fell on a Friday. It was the ideal night for trick-or-treating. My younger daughter and I strolled the neighborhood with the dog while she collected a whopping 13 pounds of candy (we’re donating most of … Read more