There’s something magical about spooky season. The light shifts, the air thickens, and suddenly it feels perfectly acceptable to drape your mantel in cobwebs and name a plastic skeleton Gary. But spooky home decor has come a long way since…
After 20+ years in real estate, and living in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve seen my share of entryway disasters during our wet, dark months. From coordinating showings where agents slipped on slick floors (um, hi) to dealing with muddy footprints…
After more than 20 years walking buyers through homes, I’ve learned one truth about bathrooms: if the woman in your life loves it, deal done. If she hates it? Onto the next house. Okay—not always—but almost always. When we bought…
For all the Mamas out there (hi)! Can we all admit there’s a fine line between “happy home” and “tiny tornado disaster zone,” and kids have a sixth sense for bulldozing right past it? One minute, the bedroom is perfectly…
If you’re hunting for nautical nursery ideas, you’re probably drowning in Pinterest boards full of beige whales, seashell mobiles, and soft pastels that look more like a waiting room than a baby’s first adventure. Hard pass. A nursery doesn’t have…
Luxury isn’t about more stuff—it’s about smarter choices you flip on with a switch. I used to treat lighting like icing on a cake—pretty, but optional. After two decades walking buyers through homes, I’ve learned that sculptural lighting isn’t accessory,…
Hosting strangers in your home is a bold move. One minute you’re folding hand towels like Martha Stewart, the next you’re Googling “how to get glitter out of grout” at 1 a.m. Welcome to the rollercoaster of running a short…
Pink Halloween home decor is taking over — and honestly? It’s about time. Not all of us want our homes looking like a haunted hayride crashed through the living room. Some of us want a little elegance with our eerie.…
Decorating the tree is not just a holiday tradition — it’s the moment. The Super Bowl of twinkle lights. The main character in your festive home drama. Forget the stocking display or that overpriced cinnamon candle. This is the one…
When I was a little girl, my Mom used to drive us girls around to look at the Christmas lights. We didn’t have much money growing up and this was her treat to spend time together in awe of how…