Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year—and it’s coming soon. Last year I created a full series called “Homemade Christmas – Decor, Crafts, & Recipes for the Holiday Home”. This year I’ve teamed up with more than 50 bloggers to share a wealth of holiday inspiration, from DIY decor and handmade gifts … Read more

I’m typing this as Amtrak train number 7 clickety-clacks westward through Montana. The prairie stretches past the window in bands of gold and tan: harvested fields, weathered fence posts, grain elevators rising against the sky, grazing cows and wide, open land. Watching that steady parade of landscape, I find myself thinking about the meaning of … Read more

Create a warm, hygge-inspired home for the holidays with these simple and cozy Scandinavian Christmas decor ideas. Have you heard of the Danish concept “hygge”? (Pronounced “hoo-guh”) Hygge has grown popular in recent years as a lifestyle and design approach that emphasizes comfort, simplicity, and mindful enjoyment of small pleasures. If you’re wondering how hygge … Read more

Wondering how to deseed a tomato without the mess? Here’s the simple two-minute method I use — no special tools needed, just a knife and a bowl. After many years of cooking I still discover simple tricks that make food prep easier and cleaner. Recently, while working on a food photoshoot, a recipe called for … Read more

Follow this step-by-step guide to build simple DIY floating bedside tables. They free up floor space in a small bedroom while adding a practical, streamlined, and stylish solution. One of our main goals during our Modern Farmhouse Boho bedroom makeover was to solve the end table problem in a small room. We wanted something clean, … Read more

Invite the whole family into the kitchen this season with cherished Christmas cookie traditions that bring everyone together. Below I share our most-loved recipes—passed down through generations—that turn baking into a festive ritual. These treats create lasting memories, whether you’re packaging them as gifts or enjoying them fresh from the oven. Why Keep Christmas Cookie … Read more

Looking for ways to refresh your home for the season? Use these spring decor ideas to bring light, color, and renewed energy to every room. Last week I joined a group of Canadian bloggers for the Canadian Bloggers Spring Home Tour. Throughout the week I took a virtual walk through 24 different homes and came … Read more

Looking for a fun twist on classic banana bread that’s easy to snack on or tuck into lunchboxes? These two-bite banana bread cookies deliver a soft, moist bite with just a few chocolate chips for a sweet finish. They’re quick to make, a great way to use up very ripe bananas, and work especially well … Read more

This simple idea for setting a Spring table is quick, easy, and a lot of fun—especially when you try a few creative napkin folds to complete the look. Simple Steps for How to Set a Table with Easy Napkin Folding 1. Add a pretty table runner in a Spring color over a white tablecloth. Start … Read more

Blue Skies After Gray: A West Coast Reflection Anyone who has lived on the West Coast knows that winter often brings long stretches of gray skies. It’s part of the landscape—soft light, low clouds, and the steady rhythm of rain. Those gray days shape routines, moods, and how we see the world. But on some … Read more