House Rules Book releases April 23

3 Right Now Steps to a Guest-Ready Holiday Home

3 Right Now Steps to a Guest-Ready Holiday Home

Whether your neighbors are the drop-in type or you’re opening up your home to family for a week, it only takes a few small touches to create a cozy holiday home that welcomes guests. No need to make your mom’s 10 step overnight wassail in order to have a...
Our Fixer Upper 6 Years In

Our Fixer Upper 6 Years In

We bought this fixer upper in August of 2013, six years ago! I thought I’d share some images of what we’ve done over the years. We still have a lot to do, but it feels good to look back at how far we’ve come. I’ve got a bunch of links for you...
Stuff Manager to Cozy Minimalist: Before and After

Stuff Manager to Cozy Minimalist: Before and After

Maybe you’ve seen or noticed the transformation in my home over the years. I’ve learned how to transition from being a Stuff Manager, to a Chief Home Curator who is super picky about what comes into my home. When it comes to decorating, I’m a Cozy...
The {Cozy} Minimal List

The {Cozy} Minimal List

I’m loving the balance happening in this photo: the masculine/feminine, the round/straight/organic shapes, the serious/playful, the lights/contrasts plus, there are a pair of swings over there on the right. Here’s how to make your own indoor swings from...
My Number One Tip for Starting Any Home Project

My Number One Tip for Starting Any Home Project

via anthropologie A new friend texted me three photos of three different, beautiful chandeliers with the words: “Which one for over our kitchen table?”. I had never been to her house so I didn’t know what we were working with, much...