With BOXI by Semihandmade, we were able to choose the cabinet components we most wanted. And finally, I was able to get drawers in my kitchen!

Blue light gets a bad rap, but here’s the thing: it’s not all bad. The real trouble comes when we receive too much blue light (or artificial light) at night.

If you find yourself groggy and out of balance in the mornings, it might be time to try some new tools and techniques for a better night’s sleep. Here are a few of my favorites! 

I have three daughters at very different stages of self-development, and it’s important to meet them where they are so they can master the tools early and rely on them as they get older.

I’m so grateful for the weather we’ve been getting in sunny California, but I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, so I know firsthand how painful a slow start to spring can be!

As we’ve gotten used to the new layout, each family member is finding their own rhythm in the kitchen—and their own favorite features. 

As an interior designer with a background as a therapist, I have always wanted to inspire people to feel safe in their spaces. But getting to a place of safety means speaking up, setting boundaries and seeking change.

VELUX skylights were the perfect solution to bring natural light into the center of a large space. Being in this room almost feels like being in the open air, especially when the skylights are open.