That holiday to-do list can be pretty daunting, right? After you’ve rushed around doing All The Things, I hope you come home to some welcoming and comfortable settings in your home. So, let’s create Christmas decor that feels COZY. How? Well, just read on!  Cozy Up Tip #1 – Incorporate Christmas pillows A few holiday-themed […]

Christmas is coming! Let the decorating commence! How do you decorate for the holidays? I’m happy to share some decorating tips from my house. Bring some holly-jollyness to your house by adapting my ideas to your design style! Tip #1 – Holiday touches here and there Now, I confess to being a little over-the-top when […]

It’s time to deck those halls–I’m all about it! And what conveys holiday cheer like a lush wreath hanging in your window, or on your door or fireplace? Yes, you could go out and buy them readymade, but I’d love to inspire you to make your own wreath personalized with your favorite things, as I’ve […]

You’ve probably seen the reports of studies that show how being grateful can improve your health. I’m not a doctor or research scientist, but I think we all have some anecdotal evidence to support this idea, not only from our own lives and but from observing others. I hope you all have a meaningful Thanksgiving, […]

I can think of at least a couple reasons to decorate my WHOLE HOUSE for the holidays: 1. I want to create a TOTAL fun/cozy/sweet/memorable holiday experience for family and friends. 2. It takes days to get all those boxes of decorations out of the attic, and by golly I’m gonna use it all! As […]

A Houston-based poet said, “Fall comes to Texas by a wrong turn and a bit of luck.” It’s true that we don’t often see the dramatic seasonal changes that other parts of the country do.  But what we DO get, we REALLY appreciate! And while we wait (and wait) for fall outside, we like to bring some […]

Gosh, is this heat is stressing you out, too?? I’ve heard you can psych yourself cool by imagining cold weather. But thinking of cold weather can make you think of the upcoming holidays. And thinking of all that you need to do for the holidays can stress you out–yikes! OK, breathe–we’ve got some time here! […]

So it’s 101 degrees out there, and you’re lying in the hammock thinking about—CHRISTMAS, right? NO??! Well, why not? Oh sure, patio furniture and pool toys are on sale right now, but if you do the smart thing and think ahead a season, you can find incredible buys on Christmas decorations in the heat of […]

HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT EASTER TABLESCAPE I  LOVE getting to change my table setting up for every season. This is such an easy way to keep my space feeling fresh and different all the time. I am so excited to be sharing how to create the perfect Easter tablescape with you today. I choose […]

Create a Classy St. Patrick’s Day table Do you decorate for St. Patrick’s Day? If so, what are your go-to decor accessories and colors? If you feel uninspired by what you see on Pinterest, look no further! Here’s how to create a classy St. Patrick’s Day table. I wasn’t even sure I wanted to. As […]