Casa Modesta: A Family House Turned Rural Retreat in Portugal’s Algarve
When friends of mine returned from a trip to southern Portugal a while back, they told me all about their secret find: Casa Modesta, a rural guest house on the Ria Formosa Nature Park in the Algarve. Before owner Carlos Fernandes and his sister, Vânia Brito Fernandes, inherited the house from their grandparents, it was a small 1940s house typical...
1970s California Style Resort: Sun Ranch in Byron Bay
Located in the hinterlands of Byron Bay, the Australian seaside hangout and surfing hub, Sun Ranch channels the area’s hang loose vibe. But it does so in surprising, inventive ways: the resort is set on a 55-acre former cattle farm and takes inspiration from 1970s California ranches houses—sunken living room, crushed velvet upholstery, fringed lampshades, and all.It’s the brainchild of...
Best Modern Cabinet Knobs: Top 10 Stylish Hardware Ideas
The easiest (and cheapest) way to spiff up a kitchen: replace the cabinet knobs. Cabinet knobs may be small in size, but their impact is large: The right choice can make all the difference in a space. It’s also a great trick for upgrading a rental space. Here’s a roundup of our favorite modern knobs. Above: The Schoolhouse Riverwood Knob,...
Back Porch Fall Decor Ideas for a Festive Outdoor Vibe
Fall is the perfect season to bring festive charm to every corner of your home—including the back porch!Looking for fall porch decorating ideas? Here are some simple ideas to get your porch ready for fall with all the colors of the season.Knock knock.It’s fall.The back porch and I are all about fall are showing up.I can’t wait. I’m so excited.In...
21 Affordable Fall Wreath Ideas That Look Expensive
Fall decor doesn’t have to break the bank—these budget wreath ideas prove it!These budget wreaths for fall are the perfect way to add a little decor to your front door. Showcasing wreaths you can buy and DIY.Can we discuss wreaths and fall?It’s one of the easiest ways to add a little fall to your house without breaking a sweat.All you...
Simple Fall Porch Decorating + One Genius Hack
Looking for quick and easy ways to welcome fall to your home? Start with your front porch!How do you organize your day?Do you just take the tasks as they show up?Do you just clear your schedule and get ready for all the last-minute things that come your way?Do you make a list?If you are a list maker, have you ever...
Transform Your Porch for Fall: Simple Decor Tips
Fall is in the air, and it’s the perfect time to give your front porch a seasonal refresh.I’m all about fall.It’s the season of COZY.Yep.It’s the season of cozy evenings, colorful leaves, and pumpkin spice everything. Why not extend that warm, inviting atmosphere to your front porch? Here are some tips to decorate your front porch this fall.Here are my...
The Genius Outdoor Planter Hack That Fixed My Backyard Issue
My backyard had an awkward, unused corner—until I found the perfect planter that completely transformed the spaceHello, front porch.Your Diplandenias are growing taller than a Texas tumbleweed.Summer is here and it is HOT.Of course, it is. It’s Texas. I’m not sure why I’m surprised every year when the 100-degree temperatures roll in.And when all that hot shows up?Trying to keep...
Fresh Summer Porch Decorating Ideas to Welcome the Season
Your porch is the first thing guests see, and with just a few summer touches, it can become an inviting, relaxing space all season longLooking for easy ideas and tips on how to decorate a porch for summer? Here are 7 simple ideas to use for a summer front porch.Just look at that tulip-wreathed door with those topiaries.*sigh*Is it socially...
10 Yard Sale Tips to Discover Hidden Home Decor Treasures
I discovered one of the best yard sale finds ever? When I opened the lid I discovered a treasure trove of vintage finds. A while back I mentioned “collect calling” to the twins and they stared at me blankly. Collect calls? You know—I told them. A long time ago when you went into a phone booth and didn’t have any...