Kylee’s Cape Cod Style House

Hi friends, Kylee here with a house update! You may have already seen my little video tour if you follow along on Instagram but I wanted to share that we officially moved in to our new house in Portland!  After a year of searching in a difficult market, we had decided that we were likely [...]

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A Big Dream Coming True for Us (+ Get the First Peek at Kylee’s New House)

Hey friend, are you one of my newsletter subscribers? You will want to be subscribed to stay in the loop on some really fun news and to be the first to see Kylee’s adorable new house! Click HERE to subscribe. We’re just about to become empty nesters (for real this time) after over 30 years [...]

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Six Favorite Tips for Decorating a Summer Bedroom

One of the most enjoyable things for me in decorating is to focus on enjoying the season we're in! Why keep your spaces the same all the time when you can feel inspired with a few simple changes? Last week I brought in some fun elements to our bedroom to give it the feeling of a tropical retreat! Come see!

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Garden Inspiration: Arbors, Trellises & Gates

I‘ve always been fascinated by gardens…particularly garden entrances! I love how arbors or gates can add such an inviting and intriguing touch to an outdoor space. They always beckon me to walk through them…which is a bit of a problem if I see one in someone else’s yard that I’m not invited to (ha!)…I’m always [...]

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Changes & Empty Nester Life

It feels like summer is flying by here. I’m trying to slow things down as best I can and just enjoy every moment of this season. We have some cute new summery bedding for our guest room, so I’ve been having fun using the space for guests again! We had a couple of family get [...]

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My Top 10 Must-Have Toxin-Free Products From Young Living

I’ve been a fan of Young Living’s toxin-free products for seven or eight years now! We use MANY of them DAILY. They really have transformed our health and home. Today I want to share some of my favorite household and personal care products, as they really are incredible! But first, it’s official! Creating a toxin [...]

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Tiny Bouquets in Small Repurposed Vases

I accidentally cut a small small hydrangea from our bush the other day. I was so sad, it wasn’t intentional! But I brought the little flowers inside and put it in a small pitcher. Suddenly, I was happy! It looked so sweet! In design we often hear the advice to only cut longer stems and [...]

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Exciting News! Get 24% off at Young Living without a starter kit!

Big news! Creating a toxin-free home is going to be a whole lot easier and more affordable. Today we have something exciting to share with you. Young Living is unveiling an incredible new shopping platform with so many wonderful new and convenient features for their millions of customers, including the option to get what you [...]

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How We Make Our Coffee in a Stovetop Espresso Maker

Every morning, we make what is known as “Italian coffee” using a stovetop espresso maker (also referred to as a Moka Pot). This is a new version of the pot we use and recommend. We use several different brands of coffee, but one of our favorites is this one from Kicking Horse.You want to use [...]

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Coastal Decorating Inspiration: Serena & Lily

Serena & Lily is one place that never fails to bring me decorating inspiration. They have a Summer Tent Sale going on right now with pieces available and ready to ship. I thought I'd share some of my favorites with you here today!

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