Living Rooms

How We Use our Flex Room for an Office, Guests + TV (The Snug Makeover!)

Today I’ll share a little tour of our flex room (aka The Snug!) with some current photos so you can see how we are using this multi-purpose space. The Snug is an attic style bonus room located over our single car garage. We need it to be a flexible space, as we use it as a family guest room, sitting room, TV room, playroom for grandkids, office, game room and more. Life changes with the seasons, too, so we want this space to work for us even as we change and grow as a family.

Oct 14, 2026

A Cozy Plaid Blanket for Fall in our Coastal Cottage Keeping Room

I am starting to make a few little changes for fall around the keeping room (aka our living room) and this plaid blanket inspired me! I loved the colors as soon as I saw it, but it comes in other colors I was so tempted by, too. The mix of soft, warm tones feels perfect for transitioning into fall, but I actually think this is one of those blankets that will look beautiful in our home all year long.

Aug 19, 2026

Simple Decorating Swaps That Make a Big Impact at Home

A few thoughtful accessories can make a big difference in how a room feels. Two of my favorite simple swaps are pillow covers and vessels that look pretty alone or with seasonal fillers. Here are a few examples from my home…

Apr 28, 2026

Spring in Our Keeping Room (and how we made this small home work even better for us!)

I have been puttering around the house this past week…adding a few more bits of spring to our main floor, planting spring flowers here and there, and adding a few new pillow covers. As I’ve been fluffing and freshening, I’ve also been thinking about renaming our little “living room” the keeping room…

Feb 20, 2026