Simple Bookkeeping System for New Etsy Sellers I’ve been an Etsy shop owner for six days, so I’m not claiming to be an expert. Still, I ran into a question early on that I couldn’t find a clear answer for: how should I organize the bookkeeping side of a brand new Etsy business? I wanted … Read more

We’re Moving: Letting Go and Looking Ahead This summer two of my favorite home décor bloggers announced big changes. Melissa from The Inspired Room has begun settling into her new home in Seattle, and Ashley from The Handmade Home still has her house on the market. Reading their news made my heart sink a little—I’ve … Read more

Learn easy, reliable steps to make dried orange slices you can use for garlands, ornaments, wreaths, and other seasonal or everyday décor. I first fell in love with dried orange slice garlands while exploring Scandinavian-inspired Christmas decorating. Their simple, natural look adds warmth and a cozy, hygge feel to any space. Photo credit This guide … Read more

I’m typing this at the kitchen table of a cozy cabin tucked in the woods of Washington. Outside the window the leaves ripple in a gentle breeze and a squirrel is having the time of its life leaping from branch to branch. Life feels good right now. Nearly a month ago I packed a minimalist … Read more

In this article: Learn how to quickly and easily design your own Christmas cards with Basic Invite. Last week I mentioned that we had professional pictures taken for a special upcoming project. Today’s post reveals that project, and I’m excited to share it with you! One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is … Read more

Add a fresh, new look to a space and decorate farmhouse shelves with easy-care houseplants. One of my favorite DIY projects is the farmhouse shelves we installed in the dining room. They were quick and easy to build and have added a lot of style and personality to the space. I change the display seasonally, … Read more

Cue the music — picture Louis Armstrong crooning, “What a Wonderful World.” I absolutely adore color. Bold or soft, bright or muted — color shapes mood, sets tone, and speaks to who we are. I went through my photo archives and picked images that capture the feelings certain colors evoke for me. Each color below … Read more

Inspiration for you and your home from around the web. It’s been a little while since we shared an edition of Easy Breezy Weekend Reads, but this week I collected so many beautiful, useful, and festive finds that I couldn’t wait to pass them along. Below you’ll find a roundup of projects, recipes, decorating tips, … Read more

Our house hunt has officially begun, and we’re excited to dive into the search for a new home. Last week we met our real estate agent for the first time to go over priorities and logistics. We already like her—she’s personable, experienced, and straightforward about what’s realistic for our budget. We tried to be honest … Read more

I recently read that the best place to start when you want your home to feel fresh again is simple: clean. I couldn’t agree more. Clearing out a space to clean it often uncovers long-misplaced items and creates an opportunity to rethink how things are arranged and function. That’s exactly what I did with the … Read more