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This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. In the past year, we've had to rethink how we celebrate so many of life's important events: weddings, birthdays, holidays, births, graduations, and so forth. At least one way we've been able to stay connected through this crazy period of time is with cards. In this digital age, there's something so special about receiving physical mail, something tangible that you […]

This post is sponsored by Tranquility. All opinions are my own. Well, I don't think any of us could have predicted what a crazy, historic year 2020 would turn out to be. Unprecedented, challenging, and memorable to say the least! Here in Washington state, we just entered a new round of lockdowns and are being asked not to hold any social gatherings indoors. Soooo needless to say, the holidays will […]

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. Well, 2020 has been quite the rough year. Thankfully, none of my family has gotten sick from the coronavirus pandemic. And I am SOOO relieved that none of my kids are in school yet (figuring out online school sounds...not fun). But still, this year has been hard. Like everyone else, we've been confined to our home, going a little stir-crazy […]

This post is written in partnership with Tranquility. This blanket was given to me as part of a sponsorship. All opinions are my own. I've written about my love of weighted blankets a couple times (here and here). At the end of a long, hard day, it's so comforting to curl up under a weighted blanket. Like getting a good hug, the deep calming pressure helps to relieve anxiety and […]

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. One of my favorite things about our house is how bright it is. Natural light just pours in from all the windows, especially now that we removed the kitchen wall to make it more open concept. I've noticed that most of the interior photos I am drawn to are also really bright--in magazines and blogs, on Instagram or Pinterest. Some […]

Well, April 2020 was one for the books. Actually, it felt more like a Hollywood movie script, didn't it? Seeing the whole world shut down in a matter of weeks was eerie and bizarre...like is this real life?!? I'm a stay at home with kids that aren't in school yet, so quarantine isn't that different from my regular routine...and still, it was such a strange month. Fortunately/unfortunately, Ben's company is […]

I'm finally getting around to posting this! I was waiting until we "finished" the kitchen, but with the possibility of us selling our house this year, we decided to forego the last two items that were lingering on our to-do list (they were: hanging new lighting over the island and getting a counter-depth fridge). We didn't think either of those items would really change how much the house is worth, […]

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. With people quarantined at home all over the world, I'm curious if any effects will last even after the shelter in place orders are lifted. Will more companies allow their employees to work from home, now that they have the capabilities in place? Will colleges offer more online classes? Will more parents choose homeschooling once they've gotten a taste of […]

This post is sponsored by Objective. All opinions are my own. In 2020, I am making an effort to do better with self-care. I'm not talking about getting manicures or taking bubble baths (although those sound nice), but basic things to literally take care of my body and health. Prioritizing exercise even if there's a pile of laundry to fold. Taking a freaking shower. Moisturizing. Eating more mindfully instead of […]

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. Ben and I got engaged on a cold day in February (Ben purposely proposed the week before Valentine's Day) so this time of year always reminds me of those first few weeks...playing with my new and beautiful ring which felt so strange on my finger, and calling Ben my "fiancé" which felt awkward (but good!!!) on my lips. I remember […]

I know I haven't posted in awhile! I've been told I say sorry too much so I'm not even going to apologize for that. It is what it is! With less than a month left until baby girl arrives and the holiday season upon us, what energy I have is all being directed towards my family and personal life (as it should be). In fact, I'm not pushing myself to […]

This post is written in collaboration with Legrand. All opinions are my own. So, our kitchen remodel is has been basically done for a month and I haven't posted a thing! No Instagram Stories, nothing. I'm officially a bad blogger. I'll blame it on being pregnant and low on energy, which is true...but I do wish I would've documented more of the process. Oh well, yesterday I FINALLY took pictures so I […]

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. 80 years. It's an impressive amount of time, isn't it? Sconza Chocolates is celebrating their 80th anniversary, and as part of that I am sharing their story AND giving away some of their delicious candies! Writing this post and learning more about the Sconza family has me thinking about my family and what our legacy will be in 80 years. What […]

Happy Friday! This beautifully remodeled house is by Spokane interior designer Shaleesa Mize of Little Pacific Design. Shaleesa is so talented and has a great ability to blend trends with traditional elements for a look that is current and fresh, yet classic and timeless. I featured this house yesterday on @insidespokane but I love it so much, I couldn't resist sharing here too. It's a 1936 house that started with […]

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. I just watched Crazy Rich Asians (I really liked it, if you're looking for a movie to watch at home this weekend). Ok, talk about a luxurious house! That mansion was gorgeous. But for those of us without a palatial estate, here are some down-to-earth ways to make your home feel more luxurious, without a crazy rich bank account. But […]

Through my @insidespokane Instagram account, I've been scouting out beautiful homes and creative businesses in my hometown. Possibly my favorite small business that I've come across is The Light Factory. I was so impressed that these gorgeous, high-end light fixtures--made of hand blown glass bubbles--are designed and built right here in Spokane! I also had the pleasure of meeting the founder Ashlie in person, and she is a total delight! […]

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. Creativity is something I've always treasured as part of my life. As a kid, I would fill stacks of paper with drawings, write stories, and make my own dollhouse accessories. In college, I scrapbooked, painted, learned a bit of graphic design, and planned all the creative details of my wedding. As an adult, I designed this website, created lots of […]

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. Did you guys know that before I started this blog, I used to run a wedding blog? This post brings me back to those days, writing about weddings and engagements day in and day out. It's not my usual topic here, but I know a lot of people that are engaged right now or are starting to discuss timing for […]

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. Ben and I were reflecting the other day on how we lived in a small, short-ceilinged basement apartment for FOUR years in Edmonds. In hindsight, I'm not sure how we did it; but at the time, our home didn't actually feel that tiny. I think it's because we made a lot of good design choices that made our small space […]

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. I have a friend who recently got into home staging, and I've been having fun talking to her about her business. It's got me thinking about how staging a home to sell is very different from decorating it to live in. Staging is not about your own personal style--it's allll about making your home appear cleaner, grander, more spacious, and […]

Trends are a funny thing. They go in cycles, and what was super uncool starts to look fresh and new again. It's true in homes as well as in fashion. The 4" backsplash used to be standard in homes, then designers started doing full tile backsplashes, and the 4" standard started looking outdated. But a full wall of tile has been "in" for awhile now, and short backsplashes are making […]

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. My brother is getting married next month, my sister just got engaged, and Valentine's Day is tomorrow. All of these combined have me in a sentimental and lovey mood, so I thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane and share my love story. Complete with embarrassing old photos of Ben and me! I don't think […]

I already shared this house on Instagram, but I love it so much I figured I'd put it here too. It's probably my favorite house that I've found so far through @insidespokane, for multiple reasons. First of all, it's super cute and stylish, like it could seriously be in domino magazine. But secondly, I love that the owner, local photographer Deneise Bucko, is financially wise. She buys the majority of her furnishings […]

This post is written in partnership with Signature Hardware. All opinions are my own. My favorite house project from last year, by far, was our guest bathroom. It was just SO satisfying to see it go from a blah, boring bathroom to a space we really LOVE. It's not weird to use the word "love" in relation to a room where you do your business, right? ;) We had a […]

I just posted this house on my Inside Spokane account, but I thought you all might like it too! It's a gorgeous, fully remodeled 1908 Craftsman that's for sale in the city where I live. I'm obsessed with the master bathroom: rounded rectangle mirrors, wall mounted faucets, floor to ceiling tile, extra thick counters, black accents. It's super on-trend, but also classic and chic. I'm definitely saving this as inspiration! It's […]

Happy 2019, friends!!! New year, new goals, new ideas, and a new project I want to share with you. If you've been following my blog for awhile, you know that I recently moved back to my hometown of Spokane, Washington (I use the word "recently" but it was actually almost two years ago...man, time flies when you have little kids!). Since moving back, it really feels like Spokane is home...not […]

Thanks to Brightech for partnering with me on this post. All opinions are my own. Fall in Spokane is amazing. The weather is crisp and sunny every single day. And the leaves! Oh, the leaves. It seems like every street is covered with a rainbow canopy (and matching carpet) of red, orange, yellow, green, and purple. It really is insanely beautiful. When I lived in Seattle, summer was the best […]

I've had this post in my drafts for weeks! Finally hitting publish even though my writing isn't quite ready, because it's been too long since my last blog post, and these photos speak for themselves anyways! :) I found the mother-daughter design team Rehabitat  through Instagram, and they are one of my favorite accounts to follow. Their interiors are consistently SO inspiring to me, perfectly toeing the line between modern […]

When we were demo'ing our bathroom, Ben mentioned that it felt wrong to be tearing out something that functions perfectly well just because of aesthetics. I reminded him, that's exactly what we said we wanted: a house that's structurally sound, but with room for cosmetic improvement. And yet, it did feel weird! It's one thing to renovate an older house with obvious damage and wear; it's quite another to remodel […]

Well guys, we hit the one year mark of living in our house (we moved on July 16th last year)! I wanted to do a tour to show you everything we've done in the first year, but honestly, it's pretty messy on a daily basis (that toddler life) and the thought of cleaning and photographing evvverrryyyy single room seems intimidating. Overall, blogging and Instagram have really slowed down for me […]

Thank you to HomeAway and The Westin Princeville for sponsoring part of the cost of our accommodations. All opinions and recommendations are my own. I finally finished my Kauai trip recap! Are you ready? It's a long one. The funny thing is, Hawaii was not at the top of my travel bucket list before this trip. However, we had a companion pass and some flight credit that we could only […]

Thanks to Framed & Matted and Simply Rosie Images for gifting me the products featured in this post. All opinions are my own. If you're into home trends, you may have seen that Pinterest named "big art" as one of its top predictions for 2018  (see the full list here, if you haven't already). I feel like large scale art has already been popular for awhile...but it's a trend that I […]

This post is written in partnership with Modernica. All text and opinions are my own. It's March! And I'm doing a giveaway with Modernica to kick off the month! I'm a big fan of Modernica. Their curated selection of products are always beautiful, modern, and high quality--plus they're actually made in the U.S. These aren't cheap, trendy items that will fall apart in a year...they're design classics that are made to last […]

I can't believe I'm already at 30 weeks! Two weeks into the third trimester, woohoo! This pregnancy is going by so much faster than when I was pregnant with Ian (I think it's because I was always thinking about it then, and this time I'm so busy chasing Ian around). I feel kind of bad that I've barely documented my bump or this pregnancy in general, so I thought I'd […]

It's been awhile since I found a blog that made me want to binge-read every single post back to the very beginning. I haven't (yet!), because duh, I have a toddler...but I've definitely been reading a lot of The Grit & Polish since I came across it this week. I'm really inspired by their story: Cathy and her husband Garrett have renovated five houses since 2008, and the rental income from […]

Well, that's it friends! Another year on the books, and what a year it was. Before we move on, I wanted to pause and reflect on 2017, both personally and with regard to this blog. I always strive to be honest with you guys, and while I don't think it's healthy to be introspective all the time, I do like taking time for reflection every now and then. The first […]

This post is sponsored by Mohawk Home. I received this rug free of charge to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own. Today I'm excited to be participating in Mohawk Home's first annual holiday home tour, along with a few other talented bloggers! We each got to choose a Mohawk Home rug and style it in our home for the holidays. I decided to tackle our family room, which […]

This post is written in partnership with Lamps Plus. All opinions are my own. We recently got a new sofa from an unexpected source...Lamps Plus! And we bought it online without ever sitting in it. Do you think we're crazy??? I admit, I was definitely nervous to get such a major piece of furniture without seeing it in person first...but it turned out perfect, and we have no regrets. Being willing […]

I've been having some phone troubles for the last week, which forced me into an unintentional break from my iPhone addiction (including Instagram). And instead of feeling panicked about being phone-less, I actually felt lighter. I didn't feel a compulsion to check my email or see what's new on social media every five minutes. And since I wasn't receiving any texts, I felt no anxiety about not responding to them […]

I think you all know, I'm super eager to get our kitchen renovation started. I've only mentioned it a time or thirty. :) But we still need to save more, so in the meantime I'm just pinning and dreaming. Honestly, as agonizing as it is, it's probably good that we have this waiting period. It gives us time to really consider all the options we have, and feel confident in […]

Finally, a new blog post!!! Sorry it's been so long, this post took me forevvver to finish. If you follow me on Instagram, you know we recently took a cruise to Alaska, to celebrate Ben's 30th birthday. We got super lucky with the weather and didn't hit any rain at all, plus we got to see tons of amazing scenery and wildlife. And we ate to our heart's content (and then […]

This post is sponsored by HomeAway. All opinions are my own. Now that we've been living at my parents house for a few months, we're itching to take a weekend getaway somewhere...and we're super excited to start exploring the area around us! It's fun to have some new possibilities for quick vacation spots that are within a few hours' drive. We've been throwing out lots of different ideas, so I […]

Thank you to Mama & Little for partnering with me on this post. Use the promo code ATHOMEINLOVE to get 15% off your order. One of the hardest parts of moving is finding new favorites all over again. But it's also one of the most fun parts! I lived in Seattle for ten years and Ben grew up there, so we had our routines down. Favorite restaurants, coffee shops, walking […]

I've been meaning to write this post ever since we got back from our Washington-Texas road trip. We went out to lunch with some friends and they asked us how we planned all our destinations and specific activities, restaurants, and hotels. My answer ("Instagram!") was met with confused head tilts, which made me realize that most people still think of Instagram mostly as a way to keep up with their […]

Tomorrow will be the six month anniversary of the day we brought Ian home from the NICU (read his birth story here)! I can still remember the day so vividly...the excitement, the nervousness, the sheer fear that we were going to mess something up. The day we brought him home will always be significant to me, because it was the first day I felt like he was really ours. I […]

It's that time of year! One of my favorite New Year's "rituals" is reading my goals from the past year and seeing how my reality matched up, then setting goals for the next year. I also love chatting with Ben about our big combined goals and making plans for how to reach them. It's so helpful to talk through these kind of things with someone else...whether it's your husband, a friend, […]

Last but not least, my gift guide for baby (aka Ian!). Ok, I'll be honest, mostly these are things that I want for Ian...after all, it's not like he's actually wishing for any material things at his stage in life. So I guess you could call this a gift guide for new parents? Either way, here are a bunch of baby things that you can't go wrong with. Happy Friday! 1. Stokke Tripp […]

My "gift guide for her" is essentially my winter wish list, because let's be honest, who doesn't put gift guides together with themselves in mind? Here are a few of the things I'd really like, from big to small. Not pictured but also highly desired: a nice long massage. I'm seriously debating using up the rest of my HSA to "gift" myself one. 1. Full frame camera: This would be […]

Alright, I finally took some time to cull through the photos from our big road trip! It was a bit of a daunting task as we had 1,650 photos overall (!!!). I'm sure we would have taken lots of Ian pictures no matter what, and of course, there were some similar shots...but still. If the number of pictures is any indication of how good the vacation was, ours was reeeaaal […]

Ben has been on paternity leave for the last couple weeks, and I have to say...it's absolutely amazing. We have never ever had three months off together, so we decided to take advantage of this time to go on a vacation! We thought we'd regret it if we missed the opportunity to travel. So starting on Monday, we are heading out on a five week road trip...with a baby. What, […]

The other day, Ben and I were looking through our baby pictures, trying to decide who Ian most resembles...which led to a fun afternoon of looking through a bunch of old photos from our childhoods and the early days of our relationship. One thing we were both struck by is how much simpler life used to be...not just way back when we were little kids, but even a few years ago […]

Happy Friday! Whew, this week has been a blur. We just got back from our babymoon last weekend, and we're heading out again this weekend, visiting my hometown to celebrate my sister's high school graduation. So we've been busy trying to get caught up from our last trip and get ready for another one. This will be the last trip for me before baby comes, though. I'm definitely feeling more […]

Happy Friday! We're leaving for our babymoon early tomorrow morning, so next week will be extra quiet (yes, I realize the last few weeks have already been super quiet). I'm sure I will be posting a lot on Instagram though, and I'm looking forward to sharing a recap with you all when we get back. Hope you have a lovely Memorial Day weekend, and I'll see you in June! Man, […]

One of the things I was looking forward to most about buying a house was having a new place to renovate and decorate. Now that we'll be staying here (in the same house we've lived in for the last three years) I feel a bit aimless. Once the nursery is finished, every room will be fully decorated--at least, to the extent that we can change things in our rental. And […]

Today, I'm 27 years old and 27 weeks pregnant! Birthdays always make me pause and reflect on the year that's passed and my goals for the one ahead. And when I look back on 26, I have so many amazing memories...it was a great year! Here are my top 10: (Unrelated photo of peonies from my Instagram) 1. Finding out I was pregnant! We misread the pregnancy test at first and […]

Hey guys, how are you? I've been extra busy lately, what with getting stuff ready for our baby and house hunting, on top of regular life and work. Plus, the weather is getting super nice so whenever I have free time, I just want to get outside and go for a walk! Definitely not complaining about that...but it does mean I haven't had a lot of time for blogging. So […]

Last year, I posted my personal photos from Instagram almost every month, but I haven't done one of those updates in a awhile. You guys still interested in them? Or do you already follow me on Instagram and/or not care? Let me know, so I don't totally bore you! I also thought I could mix in a few of my iPhone photos that didn't make it onto Instagram, so there's at […]

Almost exactly a year ago, we went on a weekend getaway with some friends to Camano Island, and stayed in these darling cabins on Cama Beach. We had so much fun, we decided to do it again this year...and again, it was a blast! It might seem weird to do a beach vacation in the winter, but the cabins are heated and we have a good time sitting inside and […]

How was your long weekend? Mine was lovely...lots of sleeping in, movies, brisk walks, hanging out with friends and family, playing games, and Thanksgiving food every day (Thanksgiving leftovers are the best leftovers). And just like that, it’s the last day of November! I say it every month, but every month I mean it--time goes by so fast. I feel like someone hit the fast-forward button on me. The days and weeks […]

Hey guys! Sorry it was such a quiet week here. I’ve had a lingering cold all week long and it’s been draining my energy. But I’m starting to feel a little better now, finally. And I have a number of posts lined up for next week, so hopefully that makes up for it! But first, today I thought I’d share a few of my favorite Instagrams from October. Because the month […]

Hope you’re ready for some pictures of our trip! It took me forever to narrow down our photos, and this post is still pretty long--consider yourself warned. I've split my trip recap into three posts, starting with the first country we visited: Iceland. This place absolutely blew me AWAY. I didn’t have too many expectations for Iceland, since Ben did most of the planning for this portion of the trip (it was […]

Today’s the day!!! We are heading to Iceland, Italy, and France for three weeks and I am SO EXCITED. I don’t have any guest posts lined up so it’s going to be quiet around here until I get back…but if you miss me, I’m pretty sure I’ll be flooding Instagram with photos, so you can always follow along there (@athomeinlove)! I’ll be back in mid-October! Can’t wait to tell you […]

I mentioned in this post that I recently went on a backpacking trip with my husband and a couple of our friends…and it was amazing. It was only the third backpacking trip I’ve ever been on, and for sure the hardest, with the most spectacular destination. I wasn’t particularly excited about some aspects of the trip beforehand (going to the bathroom outside, with no toilet?! ewww) but in the end, […]

You guys, it’s AUGUST. Does anyone else feel like this summer is just flyyying by? Normally, I’d be sad about that--summer is my favorite season--but this year we’re going to Europe in September, so I’m kind of okay with time going by fast until then. I’m still planning to enjoy every last bit of summer, but it’s nice having something to look forward to in the fall. Speaking of enjoying […]

Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week and have fun things planned for the weekend. First off, I wanted to say I know I've been slacking a little on the blog posts--and I'm sorry...sort of. But not really. It's just been so nice this summer, and I'm thoroughly enjoying getting outside and spending lots of time with Ben. We've been paddle boarding, running along the beach, going for […]

Hope everyone had a fun long weekend! Crazy to think we're already a week into July, isn't it? Now that June's all wrapped up, I thought I'd share a few of my favorite Instagram photos from the month. Peonies... reading at the beach... ...and donuts and coffee (almost every day--whoops). My niece turned one and had the cutest birthday party--including this pretty balloon arch. I went to a peony farm (well, […]

I can't believe tomorrow is already July!! Summer is going by way too fast--partially because the weather this year has been so freaking amazing. We normally have a rainy June, but this whole month has been sunny and warm and beeaauuutiful (but shhh, don't tell anyone--it's already too expensive to live in Seattle, we don't need anyone else moving here!). The longest day of the year has come and gone, but […]

Before we get too far into June, I wanted to share a round up of some of my Instagrams from May! It was such a fun month--warmer weather, my birthday, and a couple vacations (woohoo!). I've noticed that my blog is often quieter when I'm extra busy in my "real life", so even though I kind of slacked on blog posts this month, I actually posted a lot of 'grams. […]

Happy Friday! After being out of town for a couple of weekends in a row, I'm really looking forward to relaxing and being at home for this one. I have plenty to catch up on around the house and lots of blog posts and projects to work on, but the weather's supposed to be gorgeous...so I'm also planning to take a book down to the beach and get some sun! […]

It's my birthday today--I'm turning 26! It's not a milestone year like 30 or anything, but birthdays always make me reflect a little on the year that's passed, and what I'm hoping for in the year to come. Ben and I haven't had any major changes over the last couple years: we're still living in the same place, working similar jobs, etc. All that continuity has made the last few […]

Happy Friday! I have some awesome Instagram accounts to share with you today. I've done this a couple times, but I've mostly focused on smaller accounts so far. This time, I just want to show you my faves--because who knows, maybe you haven't heard of one of these yet?! In which case, it’s about time you were introduced. You'll probably see a common thread in all of these accounts--bright, fresh […]

Last month, I challenged myself to post at least one Instagram a day. And I realized, taking photos (even if they're just on your phone) is a lot like any other exercise...the more you do it, the more you enjoy it and want to do it! It's the same way for me with DIYs and blog posts. Sometimes I feel like my creative juices are all dried up, but once I […]

If you follow me on Instagram, you probably saw that I took a short vacation last week for Ben's sister's wedding in Colorado. It was a lot of fun (even though the weather wasn't the greatest)...but this week, I'm struggling with getting back into the swing of things. Vacations always seem to do that to me--rather than feeling rejuvenated and ready for work, I come back wanting more vacation! Siiiiigh. […]

I shared a photo of these roasted pears with mascarpone on Instagram last week, and I promised that I'd give you guys the recipe...so here we go! This dessert is so easy to make and super delicious. Plus, since it's mainly fruit, I like to think of it as healthy (don't tell me if that's not true...I don't want to hear it!). I always make extra of the granola topping […]

A couple weeks ago, I shared 10 of my favorite Instagram accounts to follow. It was a fun post to put together, and there are sooo many more awesome accounts that I love...so I thought, maybe I could make this a semi-regular thing? Let me know if you like that idea or not! This week, I’m sharing nine of my faves, but with a twist…all of these girls are from […]

If you follow me on Instagram, you've already seen a few of these book covers, but I thought I'd share a little more about the books and movies that I've been enjoying recently (plus a few that I haven’t started yet, but am excited about). What about you? What have you been reading and watching lately? I always love hearing your recommendations! 1. One More Thing by B.J. Novak. I was flipping […]

I've never really participated in #FollowFriday before, but today I thought I'd share a few of my favorite Instagram accounts to get inspired by! I purposely picked ladies that have under 20k followers, so hopefully you'll discover some new (to you) gems. And I'd love to know...who are your favorite IGers to follow? Tell me in the comments so I can check them out! 1. @homeyohmy: Amy comes up with […]

Sorry for all the silence over here...life has been busy, busy, busy! This past weekend, Ben and I went on a mini-vacay and I didn't touch my laptop all weekend long. It was awesome...but of course, now the house is a huge mess and I feel like I'm way behind on the week. I'll be honest, sometimes I feel like my plate is way too full, and I wonder if […]

Spring is just around the corner, you guys. I can feel it! The cherry trees in our neighborhood are starting to bloom, and it’s still daylight when I got home from work now (amazing!). I’m starting to feel a little lighter and happier, but still. I always struggle in the winter months. So I thought I’d share a few easy and inexpensive pick-me-ups, while I count down the days until […]

My girlfriends and I have a tradition of getting together for craft days every so often. We take turns hosting it, and it’s a really fun and low-key excuse for us to all get together…and get stuff done at the same time! Everyone brings a project they’re working on, and we all chat and catch up while we’re crafting. A couple weekends ago, it was my turn to host, and […]

I've been seeing posts on a lot of my favorite blogs with their goals and plans for 2015, and I've been mulling over what I want to post. But I'm still kind of struggling with my resolutions since...well, I have so many goals and a lot of them are conflicting! Career goals, blog goals, personal goals...I'm not quite sure yet how they'll all fit together, or which ones I'll have […]

I saw a quote one time that said, "The first five days after the weekend are always the hardest." That's definitely how I felt this week! It's always hard to get back in the swing of things, but it’s especially hard after a long holiday weekend. So much to catch up on…so little time. I feel like this holiday season is slipping through my fingers so quickly! I keep seeing […]

In November, my sister-in-law and I challenged each other to post an Instagram every day of the month...and we both did it! It was kind of tough some days when I totally forgot about it until late at night and had no idea what to post. But looking back, it's fun to see so many pictures from the month. I don't think I'll hold myself to one a day in […]

Can you believe it’s the first of December? This year is just flying by for me. But it definitely feels like winter in Seattle! We actually got a little bit of snow over the weekend and it was soooo very cold. I love snow on my days off, since it makes the world seem a little more magical and bright. I know it will get less fun as the season […]

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I know I did. We're heading back to Seattle today, so I won't be participating in any in-store Black Friday madness, but I do have my eyes peeled for great deals online. I will say, as much as I love a good sale, I'm kind of over the whole frenzied Black Friday thing. I feel like it just leads to my problem […]

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to share my new favorite apple pie recipe. I just made it for the first time last week, after my sister-in-law told me about it. Then a couple days later, Allrecipes (which is based here in Seattle) delivered pie to a bunch of local businesses--including the company where I work. Guess which pie we got? Yep, this […]

Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to leave comments on my post last Wednesday! I really enjoyed reading them all and hearing your perspective. And don't worry, just because I took a few days off after publishing that post doesn't mean I'm going to stop blogging :) I just wanted a little time to figure out my "plan" going forward. All the bloggers who left comments said […]

The rain has started in Seattle, which means there’s nothing I feel like doing more than curling up inside with a mug of hot apple cider and a book! I picked up Dark Places at our local bookstore over the weekend, and am excited to start reading it this week. It’s by the same author as Gone Girl, which I really enjoyed. I posted this Instagram yesterday, and got some great suggestions […]

Over the weekend, I stumbled across the hashtag #SundayPunday on Instagram and promptly lost about an hour scrolling through it and chuckling to myself. I already showed a bunch to Ben, which he greatly enjoyed tolerated. One of my favorites: “dude, that camping trip was in tents.” Ha! But what’s even better than a great pun is when you find one that's adorably illustrated as well as funny. And that holy grail […]

As you may have noticed (or maybe not!), I haven’t been posting quite as regularly the last few weeks. Not to sound like a broken record, but life has been pretty busy lately. I still want blogging to be FUN, so I decided that when I feel too tired to write a blog post, I’m just going to go to bed instead of staying up late and stressing about it. […]

Have you guys ever heard of Rachel Ryle? I came across her yesterday and I got totally sucked in to her Instagram account. I am now officially obsessed with her stop-motion illustrations. They are so cute and SO impressive! I really need to learn how to make stop-motion videos on my phone. Has anyone else tried them before? Is there an app you use? Do you have any tips or […]

Here’s the funny thing: I’ve been following Lidy for several months now on Instagram (and I love her style), but I’d never actually checked out her own blog until a couple days ago, when I saw her house tour on Style Me Pretty. I’m so glad they featured her! Not only is her house g-o-r-g-e-o-u-s, but her blog Hello Lidy is a new favorite of mine (I already added it to my […]

Back in January, I shared a tour of photographer Elisabeth Eden's vintage-filled studio. I follow Elisabeth on Instagram and I love her style, so I knew I had to get some photos of her house to share with you all too. And these photos do not disappoint! If you thought her studio was gorgeous, wait til you see this house...I absolutely love it. All the vintage treasures, the personal details, […]

Britt Bass is my favorite artist at the moment (have you seen her work yet?). I’ve mentioned her cheery and whimsical art in this post, and a painting of hers is still very much on my wish list. So naturally I was super excited when I saw her house featured on The Everygirl! I wasn’t surprised at all that I loved it (I follow her on Instagram, so I already knew […]

Happy Tuesday, m’dears. I have a really cute apartment tour to share with you all today! It’s the home of Jenna Fields from the blog Circus of Cakes. It’s full of color, retro details, and sweets (both real and decorative). Jenna had been on the hunt for a 1920's apartment with hardwood floors, a tiled kitchen, and plenty of white space, when a friend of hers signed a lease for another unit […]

So I may have found my new favorite shop for quirky gifts and pretty home goods--Hattan Home! If you follow me on Instagram, you saw that I got a print, a striped towel, some bobbi pins, and that cute tumbler I wanted from them the other day. But there are still sooo many other things from their shop that I would love to get! I pulled together a list of some […]

I don’t share photos of myself on here very often, but since today is my birthday, it felt fitting to do a more personal type of post. I thought about sharing a list of my goals and plans for the next year, but honestly I don’t really know what they are. I just want to play it by ear, and see where the year takes me...without trying to force anything […]

If you follow me on Instagram, you saw that my DIY hanging mirror was on Sugar & Cloth yesterday! You’ll have to head over there to get the tutorial, but I thought I’d share a few other photos of my living room that I took while I had the camera out. It’s changed a little bit since the last time you saw it. The mirror was inspired by the leather wrapped one […]

I hope you all had a great weekend! Today, I thought I’d do another round-up of Pinterest accounts to follow. It’s been awhile since the last time I did one, and I have a lot of great accounts to share with you. Some of these are bloggers, others are just pinners with great taste. Either way, you should totally be following them! 1. Kevin O’Gara | Thou Swell. Kevin runs […]

I dropped a couple hints in this post and this Instagram, and finally here it is...I’m sharing some photos of my new living room pillows and doing a giveaway with Caitlin Wilson Textiles! If you’re not already familiar with Caitlin Wilson, get yourself on over to her site. She designs the cutest pillows, rugs, and fabrics in fresh, feminine colors and bright, playful patterns. I’m a big fan, and I think you will be […]

I have another gorgeous house tour for you guys! I came across Gwen of The Makerista just last week through the BHG Blogger Awards. I thought her house was so beautiful, so I immediately reached out to see if I could share it with you all. I was especially impressed because she talks a lot about decorating on a budget--and she has two kids!! So I thought it would be interesting to […]

If you follow me on Instagram, you saw a little sneak preview of this project last Saturday. I’ve been meaning to do it for quite awhile, actually--ever since I found the gemstone silicone mold! With Valentine’s day right around the corner, I figured this was the perfect time. This project is pretty similar to the DIY concrete magnets I made back in August…but with some improvements. First off, I used […]

In my end of year recap, I asked for any suggestions you guys had for future posts, and one reader asked for tips about blog layouts. I thought that was a great idea! I actually get asked about how I designed my blog a lot, and although I don’t consider myself an expert on the topic by any means, I’m happy to share what I do know. I thought I'd […]

I first saw the photos of Aran Goyoaga’s beautiful studio on Instagram. It was the location for the Seattle Blogshop, and I was totally jealous that day, seeing photos roll in from all the people who got to attend it. I thought the space was just beautiful…with all that white, the exposed beams, and lots of light coming in. So obviously I had to find out more about the person behind […]

I don’t know if you guys will find this useful or interesting at all, but today I wanted to share a little bit of what works for me on Pinterest. It’s by far my favorite form of social media, and I’m on it a lot--my husband would probably say too much! I love it for personal use, of course (finding inspiration, cataloging ideas for the future, etc.), but also, Pinterest […]

Can you believe how fast November zipped by?? Crazy! It's been a fun month, though. I loved having this long weekend to end it…it was so nice and relaxing (and very much needed). We played lots of games, ate lots of pie, and hung out with lots of friends. We also ordered a rug on Black Friday which I cannot waaaait to get, and saw Catching Fire! I loved it--I […]

Hello, lovelies! Wishing all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving full of good food and good times. Ben and I are getting donuts and coffee in the morning, then getting started on making food. We already made two chocolate bourbon pecan pies last night, and today we are making mashed potatoes (my fave!) and deviled eggs. Ben thinks deviled eggs are a "must-have" for Thanksgiving, which I think is hilarious since I never had […]

Do you guys follow Joy Prouty of Wildflowers Photography? If so, I'm sure you saw the grand adventure that she and her family recently took, traveling all over the country in their 1950 Spartanette trailer. I was really inspired by the first post Joy wrote about their plan to sell their house in California, simplify their belongings, and roadtrip around the US, visiting national parks, experiencing new things, and spending […]

I've got the photos from our Southern road trip uploaded and ready to share! I realized while I was going through them that there a lot of fun places I didn't take any pictures of...and others that I have so many from. I tend to feel awkward pulling out a big camera while eating dinner at a restaurant or browsing a cute shop, plus sometimes I think that can take […]

As you could have probably predicted, my October Instagrams are basically all from my recent trip! Ben and I spent the last three weeks exploring the South by car. It was really wonderful. We saw mountains, beaches, swamps, and caves. We ate fried chicken, fried okra, fried pickles, fried green tomatoes, fried zucchini, and just about every other fried thing you can imagine. We saw a bear, deer, dolphins, alligators, […]

Hi, this is Renae from Leona Lane. I'm an ICU nurse by day (or sometimes night). In my spare time, I love making things, thrifting, baking and blogging about it all! I also love coffee, the changing seasons, anything vintage, cute cats, instagram, project life, long walks, pinterest, and people watching. I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and right now I'm calling Seattle home. I'm lucky to be living with my […]

My name is Anna, and I run the lifestyle blog In Honor of Design. I am thankful to Aileen for having me and thought it would be fun to share a few favorite things to do from my city of Atlanta. Trust me, its worth a visit ;) Each year we are here in Atlanta, we try to make it a point to explore a new place. We live in the big and […]

Hello At Home In Love readers! This is Eleni from My Paradissi and I'm more than happy to fill for sweetest Aileen as she's enjoying her adventurous road trip in the US. I'd like to share with you a casual and fresh living room that I was completely hooked with right from the first moment I saw it. It is the space of blogger Marcela Recondo, an argentinian who dwells in […]

Hi! My name is Ann-Marie Morris and I am so thrilled to be guest posting here on At Home In Love today! As someone who has always been obsessed with making things with her own two hands, I am all about the DIY movement. If I'm not perusing Pinterest for inspiration, you can find me walking through craft, hardware, and thrift stores, browsing each and every aisle, and dreaming of all the […]

As of 4:30 today, I will officially be on vacation! I've been patiently (or not-so-patiently) waiting all summer long; now it's finally my turn! For all the cities we'll be visiting, check out this post. Since I want this to be a true vacation, I won't be blogging--but don't worry, I've lined up some awesome guest bloggers to keep you guys inspired while I'm gone. I thought I'd share the lineup of […]

Today I wanted to share a really easy DIY project that Ben and I made over the weekend. I've had this idea in my head for awhile, ever since I saw a display at Madewell with several vintage spools mounted on the wall. Finally this weekend, we decided to do it! As it's getting colder and rainier outside, it will be nice to have a place by the door to […]

Well, the rain has officially started in Seattle--it's been pouring the last few days. So it's not hard to believe that September (and summer) are officially over. I hope you all had a great month! Here are a few snippets from my September--most of them are from my Instagram, but I included a few extra iPhone photos too. I took advantage of getting flowers from the farmer's market as much […]

I've shared some snippets of my living room (here, here, and here), but so far I haven't shared any of my sofa or the wall behind it. There's been a big blank spot on the wall for awhile--that's why! I have a project planned for that spot, but it's been taking me longer than I expected to finish it up, so when Printic offered to send me some "polaroids," I thought […]

This week I've talked about all kinds of things except interiors--caramel apples, boot shopping, free fonts, and an inspiring book...I hope you guys don't mind! That's the nice thing about having a blog that is all my own--I can talk about whatever I'm inspired by at the moment, so I don't get bored. But you know I could never go a entire week without talking about interiors...so when I saw Ashley Rose's darling townhouse featured on […]

Sometimes, when we're sick of watching movies at night and have nothing better planned, Ben and I like to go to the bookstore and each pick out a new book. Then we come home, get some snacks, and settle in on the couch to read together. It's a cheap, relaxing, and low-key date. This past weekend, it was raining on Friday night so it seemed like the perfect time to […]

Yesterday was the official first day of fall, so to celebrate I decided to make a classic fall treat...but with a twist! I love caramel apples, but I hate trying to bite into them (they're so big!!) and when you cut them, they can get messy and aren't as cute anymore. So when I saw this picture on Pinterest, a lightbulb went off. Mini caramel apples--of course! I love miniature […]

How was your August?? Mine was lovely. It was full of sun and relaxing times with friends and family...nothing major, but lots of fun little moments. Here are some snippets caught by my iPhone. I've been trying not to spend too much time on my phone when I'm out with friends or spending time with Ben (did you see this video I posted on Facebook?). I think it's fun to […]

Thank you all for your suggestions on my post yesterday, and those of you who left comments on Instagram. I'm getting so excited for our Southern road trip! Please keep leaving me suggestions if you think of them--I read every comment you all write. Today, I wanted to share a DIY project that I recently did: concrete magnets! This is a very easy project that has so much potential. Silicone ice cube […]

Yesterday was one of those days. I started a new job on Monday (same company, different role), so I've had orientation & training this whole week. Then I got sick on Tuesday. All day yesterday I was woozy and chilled, and my throat hurt so much...but I couldn't miss training, so I had to suck it up. Then Ben got off work super late (we carpool) and there was a […]

Can you guys believe it's already August?! Summer is going by way too fast! Usually, by the end of a season I'm ready and excited for the next...but not this summer. I am loving the sunshine, beautiful weather, and outdoor adventures that are so fleeting in Seattle. I love that it's light outside when I wake up in the morning and when I get off work in the evening. And I'm not […]

Update: We have a winner! Jaylene P., you're the lucky girl. Congrats! Happy Monday, lovelies! I hope you all had a fun and relaxing weekend. I'm really excited to start this week with a giveaway from my new sponsor, Gold House Paper + Press. Megan let me pick a few products that I really liked, and she's giving away the same goodies to one of you! I picked some summery […]

Today's DIY project is one I've actually had it in my house for awhile (if you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen it here). But since I haven't shared it on the blog yet, I thought today would be a good time! I had the idea to mount a roll of kraft paper in our kitchen for menu planning, grocery lists, and to-do lists in general. But instead […]

Summer is just zipping right along--I can hardly believe tomorrow is the 4th of July! This week is turning out great for me...we've been a bit slow at work, so not only did I have Monday off, but I also have half days today and Friday. And of course, I get tomorrow off too! It's almost like being on summer break (almost). And the weather here has been g-l-o-r-i-o-u-s! Sunny, […]

Well you guys, May flew right by, didn't it? I had a really great month. We used my birthday as an excuse to do lots of fun things (and probably spend a little too much money). And we had so many sunny days here in Seattle! I'm really hoping the good weather continues and we don't get a dreaded "Junuary." Here are some of my favorite Instagrams from the month of May. […]

I thought it would be fun to end this week with a little DIY project I did last weekend. And seriously, you guys, it's a super easy one. I've had this idea since December but I finally found the right log a couple weeks ago on a walk. It was just lying there in a park, so I rescued it ;) You could do this project with any kind of wood, […]

I love having fresh flowers in the house; they cheer the place up, add color, and make it smell so good! This past weekend I picked a bunch of lilacs from our backyard and put them on our mantel. It was the most effortless arrangement ever--I just took an old milk pail out with me and packed it full. It was so easy, it made me start thinking about flower arranging. […]

Thank you to everyone who entered my giveaway this week! I read each and every one of your responses. I'm going to try to put together my FAQ page next week with answers to your questions (you asked me some good ones!) and I definitely want to incorporate the feedback and suggestions you gave me into future posts. So many of you asked to see more of my own home! […]

Can you guys believe it’s April already?? It actually finally started to feel like spring this weekend...and what a great weekend it was! We went for walks every day in the sun, with no coat...glorious. We also watched the Hobbit with Ben’s family, had people over for dinner (I made pot roast for the first time), and saw a bunch of bald eagles and sea lions down at Edmonds Beach, where […]

Now that February is over, I thought I’d share some of my favorite Instagrams from this short-but-sweet month! I also realized I never posted any from January, so I sprinkled a few of those in here too. Are you guys on Instagram? If you are, you should follow me or leave a comment with your user name! I’d love to connect with you there. I always think it’s fun to […]

When I first came across the blog Ann-Marie Loves Paper, I instantly liked Ann-Marie. Here is a girl who likes hot pink, washi tape, paper crafts, and graphic design as much as I do! Not to mention, she’s funny and adorable and super talented. And I love her handwriting. Of course, I wanted to write a post about her...but this time, instead of writing everything myself I thought it would […]

I just got Instagram a couple months ago when I finally upgraded to a smart phone. Everyone told me I was going to love it, and I have to admit it’s pretty addicting! Ben says it’s all feet, food, and weather (which is kind of true). But I like seeing cute shoes, yummy food, and the snow everyone else seems to be having! Here are a few of my photos […]