One of the 40 by 40 items on my list is to wear earrings. I had this moment this summer when I realized earrings were missing from my life. I’m not traditionally much of a jewelry wearer – usually just my wedding rings, a watch… Continue Reading…I’m officially an earring-wearer | 12 styles under $50
Each year, on November 1st, we pick back up with a favorite family tradition of creating a thankful tree. You may remember this from years past … here’s the first post I wrote about it (from 2011!), and another a few years later. We missed… Continue Reading…Our favorite November Tradition: the thankful tree (with free tags)
Fall is in full swing in the Pacific Northwest and I’m enjoying it this year more than ever. Here’s a peek at life this past month as seen on my Instagram feed. (sweatshirt from here) Last year at about this time we were moving into… Continue Reading…behind the scenes-ish
The kids had half-days last week and I had the brilliant plan on Thursday to take them all with me to meet up with my mom at IKEA. Here’s something I’m learning: I don’t have preschoolers anymore. I used to meet my mom at IKEA… Continue Reading…Good stuff at IKEA
One of the things that made us so excited about our new house – besides the private, expansive lot and location in a great town near some of our closest friends – was the potential to add our style. So many houses we looked at… Continue Reading…One Year Later – what we’ve done with the house
Our one year houseaversary was yesterday. One year in our new house! Kinda hard to believe how fast that year went. Have I ever told you the story of how we found this house? Grab a cup of coffee, cozy in and let me tell… Continue Reading…our one year houseaversary
You know those gorgeous front porches decorated for fall with cascading pumpkins and overflowing flower pots? (Maybe something like this?) Yeah, if you came over to our house, you wouldn’t see one of those. What you would see is my half-hearted attempt to bring life… Continue Reading…fall-ing up the front porch (but don’t get your hopes up too high)
I turn 39 this week. My best friend growing up (who turned 39 in August) posted a picture on instagram earlier this summer about creating a list of 50 things she wanted to do before she turned 40. I loved the idea so much that… Continue Reading…40 by 40
I love a good podcast. My best friend was just asking me when I listen and here’s my answer: Any time I can squeeze it in. On the 12 minute drive to pick up the boys from cross country. On the 4 minute drive home… Continue Reading…I think you should listen to these podcasts
I have been a lifelong lover of home decorating. I remember watching decorating shows with my mom as a little girl, visiting our local Street of Dreams, studying my favorite rooms in old issues of House Beautiful, Country Living, Better Homes + Gardens, Blueprint and (my… Continue Reading…7 decorating essentials to have in every room
I know birds might be a little cliche, but I actually really do like them. I am always drawn to art with birds, fabric with birds (especially this!), these chairs – oh how I want them in my house, and even clothes (like this dress… Continue Reading…Put a bird on it … an inexpensive art option
I told myself I wasn’t going to get into Fall mode until after last weekend. Audrey had her first soccer game, we celebrated Brady’s 12th birthday (what?!) and the Seahawks played (sad loss, but I’m trying to forget it). I saw my first falling leaf… Continue Reading…Fall touches in the studio
Today is National Make Your Bed day (did you even know there was such a thing?!). Several months ago, Crane & Canopy offered to send us a new Belgian linen duvet and sham set and I, of course, said yes. If you’ve been around here… Continue Reading…why I still make the bed even though our mattress is on the floor
The right frame puts the finishing touch on art. Brass and gold has been trending for a while, but until recently, it’s been hard to find a good minimal brass metal frame. I have gathered six of my favorite frame options at varying quality and… Continue Reading…The Best Gold And Brass Picture Frames
In our home, and in our main living areas, we have two couches. One is in the living room: couch | rug | coffee table (similar) | lamp (similar) | ikat fabric | leaf pillow The other is in the family room: sectional | ottoman |… Continue Reading…Living with kids and a light couch
