Opening your home is intimate, but I believe in intentional hosting—aiming for grace, not perfection. Forget the frantic cleaning; true welcome comes from small, thoughtful acts. Focus on creating a sensory welcome: clear visual clutter on flat surfaces, introduce a light, calming scent and soft music, and elevate the guest sleep space with comforts like a charger and water carafe. These deliberate details loudly proclaim: "Welcome, I'm glad you're here!"

It’s officially my favorite time of year, and I'm focused on turning my house into a cozy, intentional space. This year, I'm creating a reading corner—a high-impact, low-cost transformation to make winter nights feel like a retreat. This intentional nook is your permission slip to slow down, disconnect, and embrace the quiet beauty of the season.

There's nothing like getting into a cozy bed when the weather is cooler and settling in for the night wrapped in cozy blankets. Learn how I make our bed cozy for winter.