When we renovated our 1938 home, we wanted a paint palette that felt timeless and cohesive while still leaving room for personality. Here's a look at the colors we chose, the thinking behind them, and how we've used them throughout our home.
Category: At Home
A space for creating beauty in the places we live. Here I write about crafting a home that supports a life well lived through interior spaces, practical design, seasonal rhythms, gardening, home care, DIY projects, and small, thoughtful changes that make those we care for feel loved.
How It’s Growing: An Update From the Garden
This year's garden has looked a little different than I imagined. From a few changes that have made a bigger difference than expected to an unusually wet start to the growing season, here's a look at what's thriving, what's struggling and what I'm learning to appreciate along the way.
The Gift of Home: A Kingdom Perspective on Creating Spaces
Home is one of God's good gifts, but it was never meant to be our ultimate hope. Discover how keeping Christ at the center reshapes the way we create, cultivate, and steward the spaces we've been entrusted with, so that our homes become reflections of His Kingdom.
The Right White: How to Choose a White Paint Color You’ll Love
Not all whites are created equal. In this guide, I’m sharing my process for choosing white paint colors, including how to consider undertones, lighting, finishes, and some of my favorite tried-and-true whites to help you find the right shade for your home.
One-Day Patio Refresh: How a Few Simple Swaps Created a Backyard Oasis
We dreamed of having a patio that invited us to linger - a place for morning coffee, summer dinners, and spontaneous gatherings with friends. With a few thoughtful changes, we created an outdoor space that feels welcoming, functional, and ready to be enjoyed all summer long.
Finding Joy in the Journey: How This House Became Home
When we first bought our home, we had a vision and an ambitious six-month renovation plan. But what we thought would be a quick project turned into a year-and-a-half journey filled with dust, delays, and more than a few unexpected challenges. Along the way, we discovered that creating a home isn't just about paint colors and floor plans - it's about learning patience, embracing slow progress, and finding joy in the journey. Come inside and join me as I share the story of how this house slowly became home.
A Glimmer of Possibility: The Story Behind Our Home
Three years ago, we took a leap of faith and said yes to a home that would change our lives in ways we never expected. In today's post I share the story behind our home and how God was at work through every uncertainty, closed door, and unexpected turn along the way.
The Ultimate Gardening Guide (Part II): Growing in the Great Outdoors
In Part II of this gardening mini series, I’m sharing more about the transition from indoor seedlings to a thriving outdoor garden. From hardening off and planning your garden layout to caring for plants throughout the season, this post is filled with practical things I’ve been learning along the way as we prepare our garden for summer.
The Ultimate Gardening Guide (Part I): Seed Starting & Care
Starting seeds can feel intimidating at first, but it is one of the most rewarding parts of the gardening season. In this guide, I’m sharing what I’ve learned over the past several years about choosing seeds, knowing when to plant them, starting seeds indoors, and caring for healthy seedlings here, along with a few practical tips and resources that have made a big difference for us along the way. I hope it encourages and equips you as you plan your garden this season!
What We’re Planting: A Peek at Our 2026 Garden Plans
From colorful root vegetables and fragrant herbs to sprawling squash vines and vibrant flowers, I’m sharing everything we’re growing in our 2026 garden - including tried-and-true favorites, new varieties we’re excited to experiment with, and a few gardening tips and lessons learned along the way.
This Darling Adventure 