I found it – the perfect fall pillow. I decorated for fall last weekend and knew that the living room needed a little something – and this green pillow (that comes in lots of pretty autumnal colors) was truly just the thing. It’s soft and beautiful and gives the perfect moody vibes and splash of…
Early Fall Decorations in Our New Home
It was a rainy Saturday yesterday, and I felt inspired to get out my fall decorations. Since we are in a new house, I knew it would take some experimenting to figure out where things fit, but I didn’t realize just how much I would need to play around. In the past, the mantel has…
3 Things I’m Loving This Month, Including a Wonderful Read
This September has been a dream so far, with cooler and dryer weather – the final warm summer days and the first sweater-donning mornings. I am anticipating autumn while still enjoying the last sip of summer. Here are three more things I’m loving this month. The lush end-of-summer flora In our backyard, I have been…
Labor Day Weekend Reflections
Happy Labor Day Weekend! This transition from summer to fall always brings me a bittersweet feeling – the end of carefree summer days and the beginning of crisp air and holidays. I love summer and fall for different reasons, but I find the transition to be a bit difficult every year, particularly as a teacher…
A Screen Porch Update: My New Favorite Room
couch cushions | couch pillows | chair cushions | chair pillows | rug This August has been all about moving and getting settled into our new house (as well as school starting, as it is every year). First, I shared the beginnings of our home and then more details on a bright, sunny morning. This…
Our New Home on a Sunday Morning
We have been getting settled in our new home over the past two weeks, and things have been gradually evolving as we figure out these new spaces and acquire some new pieces. School also started this past week – my eighth year of teaching. The start of school makes August the busiest, most tiring time…