Your entryway should feel like a warm hug the moment you walk through the door. This is your space-created for you-to gently welcome you back home. It should hold what you need to begin shedding the stress of the day away, whether that’s a place to set down your bag, kick off your shoes, or…
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Long Blooming Shrubs For A Colorful Garden All Season
Flowering shrubs can make a big difference in the garden. They’re one of the easiest ways to keep things colorful without a lot of extra work. When perennials are between bloom cycles, these long-blooming shrubs step in and keep the garden looking lively. They come in all sorts of beautiful colors, are pretty low-maintenance once…
“Too Good to Give Away” 5 Easy Ways to Sell Valuable Items
We all have them – those items tucked away in closets, cupboards, garages, or storage bins. They’re still in great shape, maybe even expensive, and definitely too good to give away. So instead, we hold onto them, thinking we’ll sell them one day but that day rarely comes. If you’re ready to finally let go,…
How to Mix Throw Pillows for a Cozy, Collected Look
Throw pillows are one of the simplest ways to refresh a space, but figuring out how to mix throw pillows without it looking cluttered or mismatched can feel a little harder than it should. You just need a few well-chosen pieces that bring warmth, texture, and personality to your home. Whether it’s a vintage needlepoint…
Design a Perennial Border For a Walkway
There is something special about walking up to a home flanked by flowers-as if the garden is gently inviting you to slow down, take a breath, and enjoy the beauty of the moment. That’s exactly what I wanted when I started learning how to design a perennial border for a walkway: something that felt both…
Easy Ways To Mix Chinoiserie Into a Cozy, Casual Home
I used to think chinoiserie was only for formal rooms where no one actually sat on the furniture. But I have come to realize it can feel right at home in cozy, casual spaces too. Whether your style leans cottage, farmhouse or coastal, there are easy ways to mix chinoiserie into your decor to add…
How To Shop Estate Sales For Great Deals
The first time I tried to figure out how to shop estate sales, I left disappointed and a little embarrassed. The sale was in an upscale neighborhood, the house was gorgeous, and the items were beautiful-but so were the prices. Everything felt so marked up to retail (or worse), and even though I thought I…
Easy Flowers To Dry, Five You Probably Already Grow
If you’re looking to bring a little garden magic indoors year-round, dried flowers are one of the simplest and most charming ways to do it. And the best part? You don’t need to grow anything fancy or unusual. In fact, there are easy flowers to dry that you probably already have blooming in your yard….
How to Use Vintage Foot Stools in Your Home
You may have come across a stool and were tempted to buy it but changed your mind when you couldn’t think of how to use vintage foot stools in a creative way. These little gems aren’t just for propping up tired feet, they’re versatile, stylish and functional in almost every room of the house. Even…
How To Mix and Match Dishes
There’s a certain charm in setting a table where each piece tells it’s own story. When you mix and match dishes, the result can feel both effortlessly elegant and deeply personal, especially when you use vintage, thrifted, or inherited pieces. This is a wonderful way to give new life to china you may have inherited…