Build your own s’mores station with these essentials and gather around the fire pit for a night of family fun! We love fall around here, and my girls enjoy hosting a s’mores night with their friends. It’s the perfect time to bring out marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers and make an evening out of a … Read more

Hello, friends. I’ve finally started a long-overdue makeover for my combined office and guest bedroom, inspired by a relaxed nautical palette. This room has been on my to-do list for a while, but with young children and a baby in 2014, it kept getting pushed aside. Until last weekend, it was the last room in … Read more

Does your home feel like it’s overflowing even though you don’t have room to add closets or cabinets? You’re not alone. Organizing a small house with little or no built-in storage can feel overwhelming, but with a few creative solutions you can reclaim space and calm the chaos. Having too much stuff isn’t always the … Read more

This tissue paper stained glass craft is a simple, adorable activity perfect for Valentine’s Day. I’m a mom of two little girls and a room mom for a Kindergarten class this year, so I’m always looking for easy, child-friendly crafts. This tissue paper stained glass—or tissue paper sun catcher—is one of our favorites. It’s quick … Read more

Lately I’ve been completely drawn to lemons — and grapefruits, oranges, limes and tangerines too. Expect to see more citrus popping up in my decor this season; the bright, fresh colors and playful shapes are such an easy way to bring summer into a room. I literally hunt the web for “lemon watercolor art” and … Read more

I love this quick and inexpensive update—adding a touch of old-house charm with affordable schoolhouse lighting. Many of the fixtures I found cost around $50 or less, making this an easy, budget-friendly way to refresh your home. The old modern, broken track lighting. When we bought this beige, builder-grade foreclosure, the lighting was the first … Read more

Spring Is Here! Refresh your front porch with the latest and cutest spring doormats A few years ago I decided to refresh my front door mat situation. I followed the adorable trend of layering a larger outdoor rug with a smaller, decorative doormat on top — and I love the look. Layering makes my front … Read more

I hope your holiday season is off to a wonderful start! Cyber Week deals are live—let’s grab the best bargains before they disappear. Cyber Monday has arrived. If you’re anything like me, you’re juggling a simmering holiday pot on the stove while refreshing favorite stores to catch one-day savings. This week feels like a cozy … Read more

Turn your bedroom into a sanctuary. With a few simple nightstand decorating tips, you can turn a cluttered bedside into a calm, functional and beautiful retreat. It’s common to treat the table next to the bed like a catchall for a mug of tea, a book, reading glasses or a stray phone charger. Left unchecked, … Read more

The kitchen sink was so grimy I could have written my name in it—like the classic “wash me” on a dusty car. I felt a wave of embarrassment and frustration every time I walked by. As a mom of two young kids and a mompreneur juggling work and family, deep cleaning my house was simply … Read more