How to Plant Bare Root Roses
This is one of those spring garden tasks that might seem intimidating, but actually, the process is incredibly simple if you have follow a few basic steps. Here’s how to plant bare root roses. This year is going to be the year of the roses in my garden, and I can’t wait. I recently added […]
High-Protein Chunky Monkey Yogurt Parfait
When I’m craving something a little extra indulgent for breakfast lately, this has been my go-to. This high-protein chunky monkey yogurt parfait tastes absolutely decadent, but it’s actually a super healthy option. I always find it so fun to come up with recipes that taste like a treat, but are actually secretly healthy, and this […]
8 Things You Should Always Buy Secondhand If You Love English Country Style
English country style is welcoming and cozy, and it comes together best with a mix of old and new. Here’s my list of things you should always buy secondhand if you love the English Country aesthetic. English country style is layered, welcoming, thoughtful, collected, and always full of personality. One thing it isn’t is brand […]
DIY Wallpaper Photo Mats
These DIY wallpaper photo mats are a fun way to add a little pattern to your wall art and use up leftover wallpaper scraps. I had quite a bit of leftover wallpaper after wallpapering the bedroom upstairs last year, and I’ve been trying to figure out when I do with it ever since. I absolutely […]
Five Things on a Friday – 4/17/26
Happy Friday, friends! I hope your spring is well underway now, and you’re having some weather that allows you to get outside and enjoy a little fresh air again. We were supposed to have a busy weekend of soccer, but Jack went and broke his wrist last weekend in our last tournament, so I guess […]
Top 10 Dollar Store Gardening Supplies
Instead of heading straight to the garden center to stock up on what you need to grow your favorite flowers and veggies, check out these dollar store gardening supplies that are just as good as the more expensive ones. If you make one trip to the dollar store this season, make it a visit to […]
6 Unconventional Design Ideas From Our Mudroom That Just Work
We added our mudroom onto our house a few years ago, and now it’s a room I truly don’t think we could live without. Here’s a little tour of some of my favorite features in this space that make life just a little bit easier. Our mudroom is such a hardworking space, and I really […]
My Favorite Amazon Finds for April
Let’s take a peek at what’s in my cart! Here are some of my favorite April Amazon finds for home and life. April is here, and spring is about to really get underway in my part of the world. Spring so far has been really back and forth, with a bit of snow, lots of rain, […]
Introducing the Creek Line House x Pictured Vintage-Inspired Print Collection
I’ve collaborated with Pictured to bring you a curated collection of the most beautiful vintage-inspired prints for your home. Here’s your first look at the Creek Line House x Pictured Print Collection. I’m so thrilled to share something with you that I’ve been working on for the last little while. I’m so proud of this […]
How to Hang Baskets From the Ceiling
Hanging baskets bring a cozy, traditional cottage feel to any room, and it’s a look that never really goes out of style. Here’s how to hang baskets from the ceiling. This is one of those ideas that got into my head one day and just wouldn’t leave. I had to see if I could make […]
Gingham Home Decor
Gingham is everywhere right now, as it should be. This charming fabric brings out the best in so many other patterns and something about it just feels like spring. Here are some of my favorite gingham home decor finds. Have you noticed how gingham has been showing up all over the place this spring in […]
How to Propagate Geraniums
Geraniums are beautiful, drought resistant, easy-to-grow flowers for porch planters and patio pots, and it’s so easy to make more plants if you know this little trick. Here’s how to propagate geraniums. Right now, at the time of writing, it’s currently March and definitely still too early for filling porch planters in my USDA hardiness […]
My Favorite Amazon Finds for March
Let’s take a peek at what’s in my cart! Here are some of my favorite March Amazon finds for home and life. Here we are, halfway through a new month, and honestly March always feels like such a fresh start that it almost feels like a new year as well. I’ve ended up ordering several […]
How to Keep Houseplants Alive: My Simple Weekly Routine
I seem to have a conversation with someone at least once a week where they tell me that they just can’t seem to keep houseplants alive, so today I’m sharing my very simple weekly routine. It seems that we have a bit of a confidence issue when it comes to growing houseplants and I totally […]
Five Things on a Friday -3/13/26
Happy Friday, friends! We’ve made it through the week and that calls for a big mug of a something cozy and a little chat. Here’s what we’ve been up to around here. Shop my living room (above): Rug | Coffee Table | Sconces | Greyhound Print | Full list of living room sources here The […]
7 Ways to Use Vintage Plates Around Your Home
Vintage plates are so beautiful, and if you’ve been collecting them, it’s time to take them out of your cabinet and put them to use around your home. Here are some of my favorite ideas. I’ve been building up a collection of vintage plates for years and I love to find new ways to use […]
Small Town Antiquing: Visiting Van Zelst’s Market in Chatham, Ontario
Consider this your reminder not to overlook those small-town antique markets and junk shops. Today, I’ll take you with me to Van Zelst’s Market in Chatham, Ontario, and share with you all the treasures that I found. There’s a little hole-in-the-wall junk/memorabilia store in our town that I’ve never really bothered visiting. I’ve known it […]
The Oversized Light Fixture Rule for Elevating Any Space
A new light fixture is a great way to make a change in your space. Not just any light fixture, though. Use the oversized light fixture rule to truly elevate your room in a matter of minutes. I’ve known about the oversized light fixture rule for elevating spaces for years, but I recently had an […]
5 Pieces of Wood Furniture Every Traditional Home Needs in 2026
Solid wood pieces have a way of making a room make sense, bringing lasting style and function to any space in your home. Here are 5 pieces of wood furniture every traditional home needs. Wood furnishings are truly the foundation that great traditional-style interiors are built on, and they’re the reason why so many of […]
How to Choose the Right Size Lampshade for Your Lamp
When you fit a beautiful lamp with the perfect lampshade, the result is a special kind of home decor magic. Here’s how to choose the right size lampshade for your lamp. Finding just the right lampshade for your lamp can elevate the decor in your entire room. Light fixtures of all kinds, lamps included, really […]