2026 Design Trends: The Year of the Modern Cottage (And Why “Perfect” Is Officially Out) If there’s one thing 2026 is teaching us about home design, it’s this: your house should feel like you. Not a catalog. Not a trend checklist. And definitely not a copy-and-paste space that looks identical to everyone else’s. And here’s the thing I always want …

2026 Design Trends: The Year of the Modern Cottage (And Why “Perfect” Is Officially Out) If there’s one thing 2026 is teaching us about home design, it’s this: your house should feel like you. Not a …

If you’ve ever stood in your living room on December 26th holding a storage bin thinking, “Now what?” — you’re not alone. That weird time after Christmas can feel awkward decor-wise. The tree feels t…

Every January, before I set goals or make plans, I reset our home. Not in a dramatic “buy all new stuff” way — but in a thrifty, realistic, cozy way that helps our house feel calm again after the hol…

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, especially as I leave my Christmas tree up and keep the lights glowing a little longer. Somewhere along the way, many of us (especially here in America) st…

Updated December 2025 The week after Christmas is hands-down the BEST time of year to refresh your home on a budget. Stores are clearing out seasonal inventory, gift cards are burning holes in pocket…