Neighborhood walks feel different the moment crisp air settles in. One evening the porch looks ordinary, the next you notice a neighbor’s plaid throw draped on a bench and a copper lantern glowing by the steps. Little changes announce that autumn has arrived. The trouble is most of us are busy and don’t have a weekend to overhaul the whole…
This post shares the five secrets I rely on when company is coming fast. They’re realistic, gentle on the wallet, and work in homes of any size—yes, even that 620-square-foot condo with a table pushed against the wall. Table of Contents Toggle Quick Peek at the Five Secrets Secret 1: Layer a Story, Not Just a Tablecloth What to Do…
Because great meals start with a space that welcomes everyone in. Ever set down a steaming dish in the middle of the table only to realize the rest of the surface looks a bit, well, uninspired? It happens to all of us, especially once the weather turns crisp and the calendar fills with gatherings. A cozy, good-looking table matters more…
If you’ve ever stared at your living-room coffee table and thought, “Something’s missing,” you’re not alone. That blank, catch-all surface can either elevate the whole room or collect remotes, receipts, and stray mugs until it looks like a tiny yard sale. The good news? You don’t need a design degree or an unlimited budget to make it shine. With a…
“The coffee table is the living room’s handshake. It tells guests who you are before they sit down.” – a mentor once told me on my first design internship. Below you’ll find five chic secrets I reach for in real homes every week. They solve common problems like clutter, cramped rooms and tight budgets while making your table – and…
September shows up out of nowhere. One minute we’re barefoot on the deck, the next we’re hunting for sweaters and a place to drop muddy boots. That quick seasonal pivot can make the exterior of a house feel a little tired. If your Front Porch for Fall still looks like mid-July, you’re not alone. Clients often tell me they walk…
A great cup of coffee tastes even better when it’s enjoyed in a spot that feels welcoming. The problem is that many of us set a mug on a tiny side table, scatter a few pods, and call it done. Before long that corner looks like a miniature supply closet instead of the cozy retreat we imagined. The good news?…
You can feel it in the air when the season shifts. A cooler breeze sweeps in, the days get a little shorter, and suddenly every neighbor is talking about apple picking. That first hint of sweater weather means one thing for home lovers: the Front Porch for Fall moves from “just an entry” to the star of the show. The…
Early sunsets, crisp mornings, and the scent of woodsmoke floating through the air—autumn has a way of making us crave a front porch that feels just as inviting as the living room. The trouble is many porches end up being little more than a doormat and a light bulb. If you’ve ever looked at your own Front Porch for Fall…
When the evenings turn crisp and the grocery store stocks apple-cider doughnuts, most of us crave a cozier home. We light a candle, pull out a throw blanket, and suddenly notice the one spot that still looks a bit tired: the bookshelf. Bookshelves take up valuable real estate in a living room, bedroom, or hallway, yet many of us set…
