Episode 7: Show notes When I asked my Instagram followers whether I should bring guests onto the podcast, the most popular question was, “How did you meet?” For Episode 7, I decided to answer that question by inviting my husband to join me—well, I told him we were testing the microphone for two, and he … Read more

I remember when hunter green was everywhere. It looked beautiful in other people’s homes and in glossy magazine spreads, and for a while I loved it too. That fondness evaporated about three minutes after I finished wallpapering the entire lower half of our master bedroom in hunter green. Once it was done, I realized the … Read more

Turn an ordinary dresser into a seasonal vignette with a simple Spring-themed dresser display inspired by a Pinterest image. When I’m ready to refresh a room, I usually start by hunting for ideas—on decorating shows, in magazines, in home-decor books, and especially on Pinterest. If you’re decorating on a budget, you can often create a … Read more

Take a cozy tour of our small townhouse, dressed in nostalgic Christmas decorations—full of bright colors and treasured memories. Hi, Sweet Friends — come on in! After a week of dreary, rainy weather, the sky cleared and sunshine returned, so I grabbed my camera and took pictures of our little townhouse all decorated for Christmas. … Read more

Earlier this week I contributed a guest post to Satori Design for Living. If you missed that post, I’m sharing the same content here because I accidentally scheduled it to publish on my own site today. While completing Shaunna’s design challenge, I also learned to use Olioboard and wrote about that experience on my blog. … Read more

Keeping the Camp Kitchen Clean: Our Daily Sanitation Routine I can’t cook if the kitchen isn’t clean first. That’s true at home and it’s absolutely true at our camp kitchen. A tidy, sanitized workspace makes cooking safer, faster, and more enjoyable — especially when you’re operating a busy camp kitchen that produces a wide variety … Read more

Discover some of the web’s best holiday inspiration from this past week—recipes, crafts, last-minute gifts, and cozy ideas for your home. Warm greetings from Harbour Breeze Home on this blustery winter evening! The week before Christmas has been full of creative projects, simple recipes, and thoughtful gift ideas that are perfect for the busy holiday … Read more

Choosing the Right Paint Color for a Small, Dark Living Room — Simply White by Benjamin Moore When we first moved into our townhouse ten years ago, this living room became our very first DIY project. Revisiting this refresh now—while repainting the same walls in the same color, Simply White by Benjamin Moore—felt like the … Read more

New Rental House Tour: Open Concept Living, Dining, and Kitchen I’ve been meaning to share a house tour of our new rental, but it’s been a challenge to figure out how to present a home that’s still a work in progress. I didn’t take photos of the empty rooms before we moved in, and many … Read more

We’ve Moved Into Our New Home: Our Moving Weekend and First Impressions We finally moved into our new house! It was a whirlwind weekend full of heavy lifting, decisions and small victories. Just three days ago we met our realtor outside our new front door and stepped into an empty space that felt full of … Read more