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Winter-Ready Your Home with brighter mornings, cozy layered lighting, and easy winter mood-boosting tips. Learn how to Winter-Ready Your Home

Halloween is days away, and if your costume plan is still "I'll figure it out," you're in good company. Here are four looks you can pull together from your own closet, no costume-shop emergency required, plus two Richmond spots to show them off. The one rule Start with something you already own, then add one detail that makes the character obvious. That's it. We're going for clever, not a 2 a.m. craft-store meltdown. I call that detail the hero detail: the one clue that tells

You're talented. You're booked. Your clients love you. Your Instagram looks amazing. So why does your bank account feel like it didn't get the memo? I've been there. One year my company completed 310 projects. I was proud, I was exhausted, and when I finally looked at the numbers, I had to ask myself one painful question: where is the money? That question changed everything, and it's why I wrote Why Underpricing Kills Design: How to Command What You're Worth. This book is for

What to put in a budget-friendly Halloween treat bag 1. Start with a bag that is already dressed for Halloween These clear bags come with adorable Halloween designs, so you can skip the extra labels and decorating supplies. Just add your goodies, gather the top, and secure it with one of the included twist ties. The clear sides let all those colorful treats show through, which makes the finished bags look so festive! Shop the Halloween treat bags 2. Tuck in a Halloween sticke

A closet can set the tone for the whole day. When it is crowded, dark, or hard to navigate, getting dressed feels like a chore. When it is clean, visible, and arranged with care, it feels more like shopping a favorite boutique. Fall is the perfect time to reset that space. Layers come back into rotation, shoes get sturdier, textures get richer, and daily outfits often need more planning than they did in summer. A thoughtful Fall Closet Refresh helps make those pieces easier t

Five smart ways to make your entrance feel warm, seasonal and welcoming without buying an entirely new porch Fall decorating has a way of getting out of hand. You go out for one mum and somehow come home with twelve pumpkins, three hay bales and a wooden sign announcing a season everyone was already aware of. The good news is that a beautiful front porch decor does not require a cart full of new decorations. The best seasonal entrances are usually built from a clean foundatio

You guys, football season is officially here — and if you're anything like me, that means it's time to trade in stadium parking lots for cozy couches, comfy chairs, and a living room full of your favorite people! Homegating (yes, that's a real word and it's my favorite kind of gating) is hands-down one of the most fun ways to soak up every single NFL Sunday without ever leaving your driveway. Whether you're cheering for your hometown team or just here for the snacks and the h

Fall does something to the way I see a room. It is not an urge to start over. It never has been. It's quieter than that more like an instinct to add something. To go looking for the one piece that feels like it has always belonged there, even though you found it yesterday. The homes I love most were never built in a single weekend, from a single catalog, in a single style. They're layered. Shaped over years by what was inherited, what was stumbled upon, and what was chosen

National Eat Outside Day has come and gone, and somewhere in Richmond someone is already dragging a patio cushion into the garage. Please don’t. This is quietly the best stretch of the year to be outside. Our summers turn dinner on the patio into something closer to an endurance event. But once September settles in, the evenings soften while the warm weather sticks around — which is exactly the window we’ve been waiting on all summer. So before you cover the furniture, stack

Some of the smartest design decisions have nothing to do with what you add. These are 5 things to stop buying for your home to save you money and sanity. We love buying things for our homes. We buy things to make them prettier, more organized, more functional, more seasonal, more us. And sometimes we buy things because HomeGoods put a red sticker on them and we apparently lost all ability to reason. Here’s the problem: more stuff doesn’t necessarily make a better home. After

College friends turned design professionals come full circle as Joni Laycook prepares to send her oldest off to college. Here are her five practical tips for making dorm move-in easier and creating a space that actually works.

Summer is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to prepare for those long, sunny days filled with family fun, outdoor activities, and a bit of well-deserved relaxation. As a stay-at-home mom who loves DIY projects and lifestyle inspiration, I know how important it is to get ready early. That way, you can enjoy every moment without scrambling at the last minute. Here are my top 10 tips to help you gear up for a summer full of joy and refreshment. Perfect picnic set

Richmond’s humid summers turn smooth hair into a frizzy mess by lunchtime — but it’s not bad luck, it’s a moisture problem with a fixable routine. Here’s the exact wash-seal-style method (and the products worth the splurge) to keep your hair glossy through the muggiest months of the year.

Summer break can feel like a long stretch of endless energy and restless kids. Without a plan, days can slip away in chaos, screen time can spiral out of control, and parents can quickly feel overwhelmed. The key to a smooth summer lies in balancing schedules, managing screen time, and finding affordable activities that keep kids happily engaged. This post offers practical tips to help you enjoy summer with your children while keeping your sanity intact. Backyard summer playt

Summer should be about relaxing, enjoying pool days, cookouts, and making memories with your family—not spending every weekend buried in cleaning and organizing. I work a lot. I know how quickly clutter and mess can pile up, especially with life, travel and kids around. But staying organized doesn’t have to mean a major overhaul or a whole weekend dedicated to decluttering.

Searching for the perfect Father’s Day gift? From meaningful memory journals and practical tools to unique gadgets and experiences Dad will love.

Whether you’re heading to the beach, spending the afternoon at the pool, or enjoying a day along the river, a little preparation can make all the difference.

Storms can be scary for all of us but especially children. The loud thunder, flashing lightning, and sudden changes in the environment often cause anxiety and fear.

Memorial Day Ideas On A Budget

Forgot Mother’s Day was this weekend? You are absolutely not alone. But here’s the good news: a thoughtful gift does not have to come with a luxury price tag — or a week-long shipping delay. Target has quietly become one of the best places for elevated, last-minute gifts that feel stylish, intentional, and surprisingly expensive without destroying your budget. The secret is knowing what to buy and how to style it. Here are five affordable Mother’s Day gifts from Target that f