Day 25 Day 25: A Simple Day Off — Cleaning, Cozy Coffee, and Small Home Refreshes Although this series focuses on cooking for a crowd, today’s post takes a detour away from the kitchen. I arranged some regular time off each week so I could breathe and enjoy a little “normal.” Even when I’ve had … Read more

Small Entryway Shoe Storage Solution for Tight Spaces Growing up on a Montana farm, my mother insisted that we wear shoes inside the house at all times. If we slid in the closet and got a sliver, the first response was, “You should have been wearing your shoes!” If we stubbed a toe on a … Read more

DIY Washer Necklace: Metal Stamping and Wire-Wrapped Pendant Create custom jewelry with a simple washer necklace using metal stamping, ink dying, and wire wrapping. This easy craft produces personalized pendants that work well for gifts, seasonal pieces, or everyday wear. In this guide I share the approach I developed after learning from friends and combining … Read more

Favorite Fonts: Curated Lists, Pairing Tips, and How to Install Them I confess: I’m a font addict. Ever since third grade, when my teacher Mrs. Johanson wrote with such graceful penmanship, I’ve been drawn to beautiful lettering. I practiced calligraphy by hand for years, training my fingers to form elegant strokes. Today, instead of painstaking … Read more

Last week I mentioned discovering a lovely new fashion blog, and I’m still excited about it. The blogger Carrie has launched a fun series called Create8 Spring, where each week she gives a theme and invites readers to pull pieces from their own closets to create looks that match. I decided to join in and … Read more

Speed Cleaning Tips from a Busy Mom: How to Get Your Home Presentable Fast I remember the moment clearly: I was at the front desk of the local library checking out a stack of books—every single title had the word “clean” in it. The kindly librarian smiled and asked if I was starting a cleaning … Read more

In this article: A small, cherished Christmas family tradition we’ve embraced and continue to enjoy. tra·di·tion trəˈdiSH(ə)n/   noun ~ the passing down of customs, beliefs, or practices from one generation to the next. Traditions are a fascinating part of family life, especially during the holidays. This season seems to overflow with rituals that help define … Read more

Outdoor Entertaining Gazebo and Garage Makeover A while back I mentioned helping a friend reorganize her basement. Since then I’ve been visiting her every Thursday that our schedules allow. Those afternoons—what I now call “Thursday House”—have become a real highlight for both of us. We work, we laugh, and we take coffee breaks. So far … Read more

Day 4 of a 31-day series: “31 Ways to Make Home Uniquely You.” This post is part of a larger collection of ideas and inspiration to help you shape a home that reflects who you are. I used to be anxious about defining my decorating style. Was I traditional, classic, modern, country farmhouse, beach cottage, … Read more

Coleen’s Cozy Home: A Warm Sunday Visit Happy Sunday! As part of a relaxed 31-day series, I like to pause on Sundays and introduce real friends whose homes reflect their personalities. Today I’m delighted to share a visit with my friend Coleen, whose warm hospitality and love of vintage treasures make her home both charming … Read more