Re-imagining a hallway When we purchased our 1978 multi-level home 22 years ago, the lower level hallway was made up of three side-by-side closets with bifold doors and rough, 2×4 and plywood shelves. I sketched up a rough idea of my ideas, and found a photo online of something similar to my drawing, then handed … Read More
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Hopefully by starting out the first month of the new year with a Four Things post will propel me to do a Four Things post each month in 2026. Here are my Four Things for January: Theo of Golden, Redesign in the great room, Indiana Football, and favorite comfort food for cold winter days. What … Read More
How to Style a Digital Frame to Look Vintage
This past Christmas, I received an Aura Walden digital frame—an item I had been quietly considering for quite some time. I loved the idea of easily displaying family photos, but I could never quite get past one thing: the modern, digital look. No matter how practical it seemed, I couldn’t picture how it would truly … Read More
Last-Minute Christmas Foyer Decorating: Simple, Ideas for a Warm Welcome
There’s something magical about walking through the front door during the Christmas season and being greeted by a cozy, festive foyer. Even if you’re decorating at the last minute (no shame—I pulled this decor together over the weekend!), a few thoughtful touches can completely transform your entryway into a welcoming holiday space. To start the … Read More
A Fresh Door Color & Christmas Decorating
There’s something about the change of seasons that always nudges me toward a little refresh at home. Sometimes it’s a small shift—a new wreath, a rearranged corner—and sometimes it’s a bold splash of color right on the front door. This year, that splash came in the form of a new paint choice, an unexpected shade … Read More
Kitchen Update: New Stove
Why the GE Café Range Was the Right Choice for Our Kitchen … Going into it, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted: the GE Café double-oven range. It checked so many boxes on my wish list—gas with dual fuel, an integrated cast iron griddle, a double oven, and even the option to upgrade … Read More
Antique Brass Drawer Pulls
My interest in antiques began as a child… and by the time hit my early 20’s I began looking at furniture for my first home. That’s when I came across a nice three-piece bedroom set including a full-size bed with a headboard|footboard, a dresser with mirror, and a chest of drawers. It was love at … Read More
Baby Shower Inspiration: Flowers to Food
This past weekend we gathered to celebrate my niece and her sweet little boy on the way. It was such a fun day filled with flowers, food, family and friends. I loved putting together some of the details, and today I’m sharing all the pretty touches and inspiration from the shower! I wanted the baby … Read More
Thrifting Treasures: The Joy of the Hunt
There’s something satisfying about the thrill of the thrift. The hunt, the surprise finds, the stories behind each item—it’s a little bit of magic wrapped in a good bargain, a vintage find and a favorite cookbook. Last week, Nate and I carved out a morning to hit up a few of our favorite local thrift … Read More
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I’m switching things up with my Four Things posts—starting today! While you’ll still see updates on what I’m loving, reading, and working on from time to time, I’ll also be sprinkling in a few new topics here and there to keep things fresh. What I’m Cooking We have a new favorite meal! This Half Baked … Read More