House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style & Budget

3 Right Now Steps to a Guest-Ready Holiday Home

3 Right Now Steps to a Guest-Ready Holiday Home

Whether your neighbors are the drop-in type or you’re opening up your home to family for a week, it only takes a few small touches to create a cozy holiday home that welcomes guests. No need to make your mom’s 10 step overnight wassail in order to have a...
Our Fixer Upper 6 Years In

Our Fixer Upper 6 Years In

We bought this fixer upper in August of 2013, six years ago! I thought I’d share some images of what we’ve done over the years. We still have a lot to do, but it feels good to look back at how far we’ve come. I’ve got a bunch of links for you...
Stuff Manager to Cozy Minimalist: Before and After

Stuff Manager to Cozy Minimalist: Before and After

Maybe you’ve seen or noticed the transformation in my home over the years. I’ve learned how to transition from being a Stuff Manager, to a Chief Home Curator who is super picky about what comes into my home. When it comes to decorating, I’m a Cozy...
The {Cozy} Minimal List

The {Cozy} Minimal List

I’m loving the balance happening in this photo: the masculine/feminine, the round/straight/organic shapes, the serious/playful, the lights/contrasts plus, there are a pair of swings over there on the right. Here’s how to make your own indoor swings from...