Homes & Spaces

Winter is coming! And it really feels like it--at least in Seattle. The last few days have been cold, rainy, and stormy, with crazy winds that knocked our power out last night (so I wrote this post in the dark by candlelight--how's that for dedication?). With all the weather changes, maybe your summer bedding isn't keeping you warm enough. Or maybe you're just ready for a cozy change. I'm with […]

If you liked the dishes and decor from our Friendsgiving table, then you’re in luck. I’m doing a giveaway today with AlwaysMod, the company where I got everything! I’m seriously obsessed with our new wine glasses, candlesticks, and salad plates (aren’t they gorgeous?!)…and everyone was really impressed with the napkins. They’re the most soft and luxurious single-use napkins that I’ve ever felt--we literally had a five-minute conversation about how no […]

Sunday was the official book launch of The Inspired Room by Melissa Michaels! I got to check out an early copy of the book, and you guys--it’s truly inspiring. So many interior design books showcase beautiful and well-designed houses, but not many focus on what it means to create a home. Melissa reminds us that it's not about collecting beautiful objects or following design trends, but about shaping your home so it’s authentic to […]

It’s November, which means it’s officially socially acceptable to start talking about Christmas! Right? I actually prefer to keep our house decorated for fall until after Thanksgiving, but this year I’m participating in the Michaels Dream Tree Challenge--so I made an exception. We have a small place and not a lot of room to store seasonal decorations, so I resisted buying a bunch of ornaments. Instead, I had the idea […]