🏡 Modern Farmhouse vs. Rustic: What’s Trending in 2026? If you love home design, the numbers are interesting! 👀 According to the 2026 Houzz U.S. Kitchen Trends Study, Farmhouse accounts for 9% of kitchen style choices compared with just 2% for Rustic among homeowners who changed their kitchen

What if your next move isn’t about downsizing—but lifestyle-sizing? Lifestyle-sizing means choosing a home around how you actually want to spend your time. Maybe that means trading a large yard, exterior upkeep and endless weekend projects for a condo, townhome or smaller property where much

Part Two: Autumn Cottage For this table, we’re bringing fall indoors with a warmer, moodier palette—without going rustic. Think charcoal pottery, warm wood, soft ivory linen, muted autumn flowers, amber glass and candlelight. 🍂 HOW TO GET THE LOOK Start with a warm wood table and a simp

A beautiful wood cutting board can last for years and years—and honestly, they look even better as they age. The secret is giving the wood a little care along the way. Keep yours beautiful: 🫧 Hand wash only. Use warm water, mild dish soap and a soft sponge. Never put a wood board in the dishw

This adorable mummy pillow is almost too easy! The uneven fabric strips and slightly crooked eyes give it all its spooky-cute personality—perfection is definitely not required. You’ll need: • Black pillow cover and insert • 1–2 yards of cream muslin or gauze • White and black felt • Scisso

A little spooky, a lot cozy. 🖤 This sweet witch pumpkin takes a traditional jack-o’-lantern and gives her a softer, collected farmhouse look. And that oversized bow? Definitely my favorite part! 🌿 WHAT YOU’LL NEED * Large faux jack-o’-lantern * Cream or warm white chalk/mineral paint * Brow

🌸 FALL TABLESCAPES | A FOUR-PART SERIES Part One: Garden Fall Fall doesn’t always have to begin with orange pumpkins and dark colors. 🌿🍂 For our first tablescape, we’re taking autumn into the garden with faded florals, natural textures and warm late-summer color. The goal is a table that f

One season. Four completely different exterior styles. We’ve created fall window boxes for Rustic, Modern, Coastal and now Farmhouse — our final look in the series! PART FOUR: FARMHOUSE 🤍🍂 Classic, welcoming and filled with autumn color, the Farmhouse Fall Window Box combines traditional f

Have a large pottery vase with a wide opening? This incredibly simple pool noodle trick keeps dried hydrangeas upright, evenly spaced and beautifully arranged—without using expensive floral supplies. It’s also easy to reposition the stems until the arrangement looks just right! What You’ll Need

One season. Four completely different exterior styles. We’re creating fall window boxes designed specifically for Rustic, Modern, Coastal and Farmhouse homes. PART THREE: COASTAL 🌾 Fall by the water calls for a softer touch. Instead of traditional oranges and heavy autumn color, a Coast

One season. Four completely different exterior styles. We’re creating fall window boxes designed specifically for Rustic, Modern, Coastal and Farmhouse homes. PART TWO: MODERN 🖤 Fall decorating doesn’t have to mean piles of pumpkins and traditional orange. For a modern exterior, keep th

One season. Four completely different exterior styles. Over this series, we’re creating fall window boxes designed specifically for Rustic, Modern, Coastal and Farmhouse homes. PART ONE: RUSTIC 🌾 Warm, natural and just a little imperfect — the rustic fall window box is all about layering t

Home is getting warmer, more collected and a little less “perfect.” 🤎 In 2026, we’re seeing fewer tiny accessories, more meaningful statement pieces, warmer neutrals, vintage finds, beautiful pottery and rooms that feel like they’ve evolved over time. Less decorating by formula. More decorating

I love this sports time of year my two favs #nflfootball and #mlbbaseball #nfl #mlb I grew up watching @dallascowboys and @chicagobears because my parents met in Texas and moved to Illinois. And football in Texas, well IYKYK!!!! Here’s to a great season of sports! Oh, my Dad love

Before replacing an old glass vase, give it an entirely new look! With a little paint and baking soda, ordinary glass can be transformed into a warm, textured piece that resembles handmade pottery. I chose a soft ivory-taupe finish and styled it against muted sage. The combination feels warm, co

👻 SPOOKY-CUTE SCRAP GHOSTS An Easy No-Sew Halloween Craft These sweet little ghosts combine wispy cheesecloth with chunky fabric scraps, gingham, plaid and ribbon. The secret is creating a full, messy neck bundle with just a few patterned pieces trailing down the body! SUPPLIES • 3- or 4-

🍂 AUTUMN DECOR 2025 vs. 2026 — Can You See the Shift? Fall is getting a little less pumpkin everything and a lot more warm, collected and timeless. 🤎 For 2026, think: 🤍 Fewer, sculptural pumpkins 🏺 Pottery & natural objects 🌿 Realistic branches and dried stems 🍷 Cream, olive, plum, ox

💅 DIY NAILS vs. SALON NAILS — Does It Add Up? A salon manicure feels like a small expense… until you look at the long-term cost. 👀 Based on a gel manicure every 3 weeks: 💗 Salon: ~$1,122/year 🌿 DIY: ~$125/year That’s about $997 saved in ONE year! Over 5 years? ~$5,285 saved. Over 1

Fall décor is feeling warmer, richer and a little more collected this year—and this limewashed terracotta pumpkin fits right in. Start with a terracotta craft pumpkin and lightly dry-brush it with cream or chalk paint. The trick is not to make it perfect. Let plenty of that warm terracotta peek

You don’t have to spend a lot to enjoy a season. Sometimes living richly is simply noticing what’s already here. ✨ As summer begins to lean toward fall, I’m looking forward to the little things—sunflowers, roadside sweet corn, fresh-picked apples, country drives and those first cooler evenings.