It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful
For years, I assumed every surface in our home was my personal playground–a place to display my unique style. I would fiddle and fret and change up each surface until I had it just right. The dining room table had a grouping of pretty things. The hearth was filled with baskets that were filled with […]
Without fail, every March my house starts to feel tired and uninspired. One trick I use to get my house in the mood for spring is to simply UNDECORATE it. It’s a quick 10 minute commitment that helps rejuvenate how my house looks and feels. Unlike quieting a room (one of our Cozy Minimalist steps) […]
I know there’s a good chance you don’t love everything about your home. Sometimes, when I look at all that still needs to be done in our fixer upper, even after fixing her up for over 5 years, I feel like we made a HUGE mistake in ever thinking we could finish this house. […]
Have you ever wished you had a stylish best friend, bossy big sister, or a like-minded next door neighbor who could help you with all your decorating decisions? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just snap a photo of your family room and send it to her for advice, knowing that she’ll point you […]
Hygge, losely defined as setting the mood for coziness, and then actually being cozy with others, is having a moment right now, and rightly so. Especially during this time of year when winter keeps not going away, the idea of Hygge, and getting our home and hearts all warm and cozy can be a […]
the style files The warm, the cool. The simplicity, the details. The stillness, the movement. The cozy, the minimal. To me this image has it all. And depending on which style and trend forecasts you read (forecast, forecast, and forecast), it could all be on its way out. old brand new At the Emily Henderson […]
