Aside from my fireplace mantel, one area of my home that I refresh for every season and holiday is my open shelving. If you’ve followed my projects for a while, you’ll recognize these shelves in the breakfast room. They’re placed where guests entering through the foyer can see them as they move into the family … Read more
Welcome to Home Style Saturday, your weekend decor digest. In this issue you’ll find fresh inspiration for seasonal decorating, home tours, DIY projects, recipes, and practical tips to make your home more beautiful and functional. It’s 10am on a busy Friday as I write this. My to-do list is long, but the bright sunlight pouring … Read more
Decorating for Christmas doesn’t have to be complicated! Let yourself be inspired by my easy decorating ideas for creating a festive and welcoming holiday front porch. Hello and welcome to my cheerful Christmas front porch! This year I kept the decorating simple and traditional — lots of holiday red and green that feels warm and … Read more
Ideas for a traditional Christmas living room that blends classic red-and-green tartan plaid with elegant blue-and-white chinoiserie accents, creating a warm, timeless holiday look. Imagine stepping into a living room at Christmas that feels like a welcoming embrace—cozy, elegant, and thoughtfully layered. Here, traditional holiday colors meet refined chinoiserie details: tartan ribbon and plaid ornaments … Read more
Bring autumn charm to any room with six easy-to-download fall printables. Each design is ready to print and perfect for seasonal decorating, whether you prefer classic autumn tones or a fresh blue-and-white aesthetic. Photos in this post may originally have been shown with retail links or product references. The printables themselves are free to download … Read more
Hello, my friends! I don’t usually post on Sundays, but today I’m delighted to be joining a wonderful group of bloggers for Welcome Home Sunday. Thank you to Kelly from The Tattered Pew for inviting me to participate. Every week these talented creators share fresh ideas and inspiration for the home, from decorating and DIY … Read more
Style Showcase: Weekly Home Decor Inspiration Welcome to the Style Showcase, your weekly digest for home decor inspiration. If you love approachable DIY projects, calm neutral palettes, and tours of beautifully curated homes, this edition is for you. After a stretch of unusually warm and humid fall days here in North Carolina, we’ve finally had … Read more
A DIY breakfast nook refresh: transitioning from farmhouse to transitional cottage style with a design board, source list, and makeover tips. Our breakfast nook sits at one end of the kitchen. It’s more generous than a typical nook but not a separate room, so “breakfast nook” fits best. The space hasn’t had a major update … Read more
This Christmas you must try my pecan meltaway balls recipe for a delicious cookie! “Sometimes me thinks, ‘What is a friend?’ And then me say ‘Friend is someone to share the last cookie with.’” – The Cookie Monster That Cookie Monster is a very wise cookie lover. 😀 My family asks for these pecan meltaway … Read more
Once winter is over there is nothing better than welcoming in spring with some pretty farmhouse florals! Winter has its perks—the cozy room, a quiet meal by the fire—but when the last frost melts away there’s nothing I love more than bringing bright, simple farmhouse florals into the home to welcome spring. Fresh air and … Read more