• Working on a little merry & bright out by the rock fireplace. Did you know we built this fireplace? I wanted something storybook inspired- we built th...
  • When I was growing up my favorite party each Christmas was the Santa Party. The best part wasnโ€™t all those cookies or that Santa was there with gifts...
  • A snap from a snowy winter inspired photoshoot... silver velvet linens from our shop & my favorite brassy golds on repeat. more coming to the blog soo...
  • Merry & bright in the cutest little historic town- even in the drizzle.  Carolers singing, twinkle lights twinkling & bonfires warming hands & noses-...
  • All things merry & bright all through the house -and even in the greenhouse. This is from Christmas past-  I have just a simple unadorned chunky tree...
  • Anyone else love a dutch door?  I might be more than a little obsessed with ours. This one is custom designed by @simpsondoorco after I sent snaps of...
  • How do you feel about Christmas trees without baubles, garland, and all the trimmings? Just simple, undecorated branches? I shared this snap last week...
  • A major toss back photo- and one of your favorites :) Iโ€™m sharing some of your favorites all week long leading up to Christmas -  and... Christmas is...
  • A little bit of quiet... sipping coffee with twinkles & classical Christmas playing on repeat. I love to get up early & savor the quiet mornings befor...
  • Merry & Bright in the barn. This wee spruce in a vintage bucket is such a favorite this season- What do you think of it? Today is the last day to save...
  • A merry little shelf sprinkled with Christmas  do you decorate shelfโ€™s and open cupboards for Christmas? I love to add some fresh greens & a little fr...
  • All is Merry & bright in the  @hammerskyvineyards farmhouse- this is the Biltmore Spruce & the Farmhouse Christmas ornaments @balsamhill #christmas #h...
  • A little bit merry & bright in my office... twinkle  this room is changing soon- a few new elements & fresh coat of paint on the agenda- but for now-...
  • A season sprinkled with magic & so much beauty...and because itโ€™s always a favorite share every year... sharing this frosted tree glowing gold by the...
  • The fireplace in the little cottage bedroom from Christmas past. This chunky mantel was found laying out in a field in the wine country- chipping, pee...
  • Itโ€™s beginning to look a lot like Christmas On the blog today- sharing a sneak peek of the @balsamhill Farmhouse Christmas cheer that is appearing in...
  • Iโ€™m a huge fresh garland kind of girl. Since I deck the halls fairly early(ahem- October folks) I usually have to refresh during the season but itโ€™s w...
  • Simple sprinkles of Christmas are sometimes all you need. A chunky pinecone wreath, strand of gold beaded garland and candles for a bit of warm ambian...
  • Itโ€™s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the barn... itโ€™s a little glam mixed with rustic- sharing a peek at the barn & table dressed for Christ...
  • Twinkle twinkle  sharing a close up of this beautiful tree & all those twinkles. This is the Grand Canyon Cedar @balsamhill  for those asking. Iโ€™ll li...
  • The dining room is sprinkled with a bit of Christmas cheer ... a fresh garland & chinky @balsamhill Sanibel Spruce at the end of the table.  Iโ€™m joini...
  • Merry & bright... itโ€™s a Christmas filled week on the blog & a couple Christmas tours - including the simple & quiet Christmas look in the bedroom. A...
  • The barn that first inspired me to visit @hammerskyvineyards - it is such a beauty & their farmhouse & winery are just as incredible. Iโ€™m ready to mov...
  • Twinkle twinkle  We are decking the farmhouse halls at @hammerskyvineyards with all things merry & bright from @balsamhill and getting ready for the H...
  • Another favorite cake from my book & from todayโ€™s post on table settings. Stacks of chocolate goodness with vanilla frosting & fresh blueberries & fig...
  • Who else loves a beautiful table for the holidays? Or any time of year really :) I seem to go weak in the knees for pretty blooms, desserts that look...
  • Sharing a close up of this pretty crystal beauty in the barn. I always get lots of questions about where to get it every time I share a photo- itโ€™s by...
  • Cozy Rainy day view... a little holiday sprinkled with vintage golds & pretty peonies. A favorite mix & mingle always on repeat- coming to the blog th...
  • Twinkle twinkle  a snap from a recent shoot coming to the blog soon. There is just something about that twinkle that gets me every time. I love it - w...
  • I love a sprinkle of Christmas all through the house- just simple touches are perfect- especially in the busy of the season. Iโ€™m tackling some of that...
  • Wishing you all a cozy holiday  weekend whatever you have planned. #cozy #christmas #firepit #tistheseason #outdoorliving #holiday
  • A Christmas snap from my book - the dining room with a chunky fresh garland centerpiece dotted with yellow roses- simple & sweet. On the blog today- I...
  • Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you had a day full of blessings & beauty!! Reflecting today & feeling thankful for so much -and that includes you. I had no...
  • Twinkle twinkle  little tree up in the barn.  this is coming to the blog next week- and are you ready for Thanksgiving? We are ready- but crazy winter...
  • Merry & bright... a snow covered tree in the corner & a wee tree in a vintage bucket on the table.... do you think 2 trees in a room is too much? Iโ€™m...
  • A snap from my book that always makes me think of Thanksgiving - which I cannot believe is just a couple of days away. Crazy winter weather might caus...
  • I have already shared this photo- but this tree has a story. It might have to do with a vintage crate, lots of rocks & blankets, a lot of oops... & th...
  • Up early this morning to notch a bunch off that holiday to-do list... a bit of quiet time with Christmas music & twinkling trees, the Sweet Pea who th...
  • This was one of my favorite trees out in the greenhouse - so wispy & cute and perfect in that bucket. What do you think of this cutie? On the blog tod...
  • A beach bike & wee tree on a  covered path with baskets of gifts . This is a toss back photo but itโ€™s just a few more days & the @greenworkstools 12 d...
  • Tossing it back to this olive leaf garland & cozy twinkle  view. On the way home after a quick trip &  book signing in Alabama. Best part of every eve...
  • Winter white mantel close up- Iโ€™m loving this frosty twiggy wreath  from @balsamhill with the glow of the candles- a quick trip for a book signing eve...
  • Simple. Natural. Elegant- yet with a touch of rustic. Or a mix of all? This year- it seems I am feeling extra simple in my decor. I am craving all tha...
  • Christmas baubles & blooms & a side of  twinkle  a good way to start the day.  #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #holidays #holidaydecorating...
  • When the tree is twinkling away when you walk by- sometimes you grab your phone & snap a photo. :) more of this tree @balsamhill on the blog- and ques...
  • Love these Beaded Gold ornaments- a  perfect touch of elegance with a bit of glam on my tree ๏ธSharing more of my Winter White @balsamhill tree on my b...
  • A sugar sprinkled frosted tree covered in layers of snowy whites, gilded baubles & strands of beads - simple & elegant & one of several trees twinklin...
  • Merry & bright... a close up of one of the trees this year- feeling a tad simple, elegant, soft, natural & maybe a little sweet and am loving the shad...
  • A wee tree, a wee pup & the prettiest  French doors ๏ธI sent a few photos of antique dream doors I spotted in Europe to @simpsondoorco & they made thos...
  • Cozy Friday evening vibes... #friday #weekend #cozy #christmas #holidayhome
  • Twinkle twinkle a favorite wee tree twinkling away & if you want a bit of @balsamhill magic to your home-code FCC10OFF takes an EXTRA 10% Off (Sale pr...
  • I shared this video a few days ago in stories and so many requests to share & questions- Hereโ€™s the story- we have huge old growth pear tree in the fr...
  • White Christmas ... Iโ€™m kind of in love with that beautiful twinkle that lights up the room with all that cozy glow. What do you think of  twinkly whi...
  • I just found a handful of extras of each color of our exclusive floral totes   and just added them to the shop. After these are gone- orders will be p...
  • A little toss-back twinkle this evening  two trees are always better than one in my book... what do you think? Have a great evening everyone. #christm...
  • I have a thing for layers of wax drips on candles. I let them drip onto the candlestick bases and love how the different colors of candles layer over...
  • A twinkling tree backdrop & a simple Christmas table with vintage place settings & velvet napkins - Iโ€™m a little obsessed.  more on my blog today- lin...
  • Sometimes a 5 layer chocolate cake topped with sugary frosted berries & dusted with a generous amount of โ€˜snowโ€™ aka powdered sugar - is exactly what y...
  • A closer look at that chubby tree that is just inside the barn doors- and the vintage wood crate it is in. On the blog today- shared 8 ideas for non t...
  • Cozy Christmas porch glow. Working on a post today about simple ideas for decorating your porch and entry for the holidays- and this one from the past...
  • Another snap while working up the barn the other day - This cutie didnโ€™t stay here- but I sure loved it twinkling away while I worked.  The Weekend vi...
  • Merry & bright in the little cottage... this is from last year- love this sweet tree from @balsamhill draped in pretty beads & baubles- working on thi...
  • Fresh peonies & seeded eucalyptus are always on repeat over here for Christmas ...okay- yes, all year long. They are huge favorites of mine- and these...
  • Tossing it back to this Thanksgiving under the stars table. Itโ€™s an oldie - the table hasnโ€™t been in this spot in the yard for several years. I did lo...
  • Copper goodness on repeat. #kitchen #kitchen #copper #christmas #home #vintage
  • โ€˜Itโ€™s beginning to look a lot like ...โ€™ we brought this tree up to the barn today for a project shoot- and it was so cute tucked into that crate on th...
  • A wee tree in the kitchen is always a charmer. This is the Sanibel Spruce from @balsamhill - and Iโ€™m sharing a peek of the kitchen with just a sprinkl...
  • Evening  from the past... frosted trees, a eucalyptus wreath & a while out of magic- so excited to share this years look soon- & donโ€™t miss the giveaw...
  • Love a simple & easy diy wreath that is perfect for Thanksgiving & all the way through the season.  Ad:This one was so fun to create with foraged fres...
  • Tossing it back to this Cozy evening view tonight. I was up before 5 am & am literally feeling like itโ€™s waaaay later than it is.... #daylightsavings...
  • New to the shop today... our own label vintage inspired floral totes  So excited when my supplier shared this fabric pattern that she sourced and prin...
  • Curious Cleo loves @balsamhilluk trees as much as I do! Something Exciting for my UK friends- @balsamhilluk is giving away a signed copy of my book-di...
  • Whatโ€™s your favorite tree? Winter white... frosted... traditional green... gold... or ALLLL of the above?  you can probably guess what team Iโ€™m in. (A...
  • Sipping coffee & listening Christmas music this morning while working on a few things coming your way this week. Anyone else use daylight savings to g...
  • Guess whatโ€™s getting sprinkled with Christmas again this week?  on my way home from such a fun couple of days with my @balsamhill family in Maryland -...
  • So love with this beautiful patio area that belongs to my sweet friend Annie @zevyjoy. From the twinkle lights to the comfy sofa and fire pit-  it is...
  • Itโ€™s November 1st... and that means... all Christmas all the time! This tree from the past is one of my favorites - and yours too and it has a secret....
  • A wee little frosted tree in the attic-  If you are in Baltimore- I will be at the Balsam Hill store in Columbia Mall doing a tree decorating demonstr...
  • Twinkle... & happy Halloween all. #happyhalloween #christmas #seasons
  • I just posted a snap and then realized it is Halloween  So will share more of that another time- and sharing a few snaps of Halloween past. My grand d...
  • Cozy Halloween week view from the past. This snap is from my book-taken when the fireplace & led candles were all aglow in the front yard. Who is read...
  • Are you team  Spooky Halloween- or elegant Halloween ?  Iโ€™m allllll over the elegant - like this table gold & a bit of drama. Those drippy black candl...
  • A little town in France that is full of incredible ambiance, architecture & patina- and antiques like these?  Iโ€™m sharing more about the enchanting vi...
  • Tossing it back to that fresh lemon leaf garland that I dried & this cozy mantel for autumn  Getting ready to special order a few Christmas garlands f...
  • Missing that warm sunshine & this incredible view. Lots of reflection, daydreaming, brainstorming & inspiration happened while sitting on this balcony...
  • Drippy candles are some of my favorite things on a table. ๏ธ I plan a get together & tables with flowers, place settings, details, ambiance &  candles...
  • A table by the greenhouse is always a fun one to play with- this is a cozy autumn setting from last year- love that the bouquet was foraged from the g...
  • Cozy pumpkin views from the past... (while we might be listening to Christmas music this evening)  #autumn #pumpkin #firepit
  • Enjoying those pumpkins & pop of warm autumn color... but there might be a few more trees going up this weekend.  #autumn
  • Beautiful blooms, a bit of glam & a touch of rustic- a beautiful combination on any table. And see those charming little rounds of wood under the plat...
  • Morning inspiration... the prettiest little French flower shops always stop my strolls for a few snaps. Loved staying in & exploring a few new areas o...
  • A pretty view and delicious warm you up harvest lentil soup for dinner.  This is a snap from when we were staying in Capri last week- my husband cooke...
  • Paris glowing away on an autumn evening . #paris #ambiance #europe #travel
  • Gathered goodness arrangements are some of my favorites- I promised a closer look at this one that is full of autumn  goodness from last week- and sha...
  • Our travel plans this trip have been a bit in flux- and so catching a plane in Rome meant a few unplanned hours wandering the historic parts of this c...
  • Happy Sunday all. #france #roses #travel #flowermarket #blooms
  • This incredible view & the sounds of the sea, church bells & chatter -  and an abundance of charm & kindness all around.... pretty much never going to...
  • Had so much fun behind the scenes of a holiday shoot with my @BalsamHill family & @HallmarkChannel last month- and guess what is coming your way today...
  • Autumn views in Positano. We climbed to the top of the mountain this morning flights of stairs = a great workout and beautiful views.  #positano #ital...
  • Always something fun to be found at @homegoods - am I right?!  this post is from the past for a series on my blog today- but those mercury glass pumpk...