Thoughtful homes, one small decision at a time.
Straightforward advice on light, layout, color and the seasons. Written by people who actually live in old, imperfect houses.
Afro Chinoiserie – Dining Room Reveal
What can I say to start things off other than woo-wee!! Yippee!! and all that other hip-hip-hooray stuff!!
May 1, 2026 · 6 min read
Fix These 7 Guest Bathroom Mistakes Before Visitors Arrive
A guest bathroom is the one room visitors use alone, which means every flaw gets inspected in private.
April 28, 2026 · 5 min read
How We Built a Family Home in a High Bushfire Zone
Building a home on a steep, bushfire-prone site comes with challenges, but I’ve always been drawn to difficult sites.
April 25, 2026 · 4 min read
25 Easy Halloween Decorating Ideas You Can DIY at Home
Halloween decorating ideas do not have to mean a garage full of plastic and a weekend of work.
April 22, 2026 · 11 min read
How to Fill a Round Dough Bowl for Autumn (Easy Floral Technique!)
Round dough bowls are one of my favorite pieces to style each season, and autumn might be the easiest of all.
April 19, 2026 · 4 min read
How Much is Too Much With Decor Accessories?
Hello friends. Welcome back to the weekly update. I wish I could say that I was on fire this week and got lots done, but here we are.
April 18, 2026 · 5 min read
How To Create a Cohesive Home – Three Daughters Home
One thing I hear often when it comes to interior decorating is “I’m afraid it won’t look right,” or “I’m not sure it will flow.” The struggle to make rooms feel connected but also…
April 17, 2026 · 2 min read
5 Living Room Pieces That Instantly Age a Room
Some furniture earns its keep for years. Other pieces quietly announce the decade a room was last touched, no matter how clean the rest of the space looks.
April 13, 2026 · 4 min read
One Coffee Table, Styled 3 Ways With 3 Key Items
Whatever you do, never leave your coffee table bare. It's the perfect item in your home to highlight your style identity.
April 10, 2026 · 2 min read
DIY Halloween Lanterns From Old Trick or Treat Buckets
This Halloween lanterns DIY started as a way to use up a stack of plastic trick or treat buckets I had been collecting at thrift stores for years.
April 6, 2026 · 7 min read