I was convinced my entryway was too small to do anything with. It’s barely more than a narrow wall and a few feet of floor before the kitchen hits. But the thing is—I really wanted that “ahh, I’m home” feeling…
I still remember the moment I realized how much a dining room could feel like a little sanctuary. It started one rainy afternoon when I swapped out my usual table runner for a floral one I’d thrifted ages ago—and just…
There was a time when I blamed everything but the lighting for my sluggish afternoons and never-ending eye strain. I thought maybe I needed another planner, a new chair, a better desk setup. Turns out? It was all about the…
Let’s be honest—how many times have you gotten a party invite and then immediately panicked about what to wear? I’ve been there more times than I can count. Between themed parties, casual hangouts, and everything in between, it can feel…
I remember the first time I walked into a modern farmhouse-style home and felt that mix of cozy warmth and clean minimalism hit me all at once. It was chef’s kiss. That was the moment I realized—you really can have…
How can you make a kid-friendly wedding unforgettable for everyone? If you’re one of those brides who want their big day to be fun for all generations, you’ve probably already thought about how to include children in the wedding festivities.…
I was shopping for a birthday gift recently when I realized something: every other gift basket seemed to include a bath bomb. Don’t get me wrong—I love a good soak—but I started noticing how same-y gift baskets had become. That’s…
I was watching It’s Complicated for maybe the fourth time when it hit me—my dining room felt nothing like the cozy, character-filled spaces in Nancy Meyers movies. There’s a moment in that film where Meryl Streep pours wine at a…
I’ll admit it—I fell hard for the light academia aesthetic without even realizing it at first. It started with saving Pinterest boards full of cozy study corners, soft wool coats, and antique book covers. Then came the neutrals in my…
Let me tell you—I’ve always had a soft spot for pretty paper and notebooks. It started with me collecting diaries as a teen (mostly filled with dramatic poetry and bubble-letter headers), but somewhere along the way, I realized how much…