Flickr: lepiaf.geo Part of discovering beauty in life is learning to savor the little moments. Much of life can feel hectic, stressful and ordinary. Some days are simply hard. That makes the small moments of joy all the more precious: they appear briefly and, if we aren’t paying attention, we can miss them while searching … Read more

Recently a few blogging friends and I tried a playful, slightly risky idea: we each visited a local thrift store or Goodwill, chose a random item, and mailed it to the next person on our list. The twist was that we didn’t know what we’d receive in return. It sounded like a fun creative challenge … Read more

@sandramorganliving 5 Charming Kitchen Sinks The kitchen sink is one of those everyday places that quietly shapes how we experience the room. Whether my kitchen was a tiny newlywed condo, an older space waiting for a renovation, or a kitchen I designed myself, I always tried to make the sink area feel calm and beautiful. … Read more

Country Living – David Hillegas Do you enjoy collecting dishes? Recently I added some new blue-and-white pieces to my collection. Over the years I’ve mostly collected white dishes, with a few colorful mugs and small plates mixed in. It’s fun to introduce a new set and see how it changes the look of the table. … Read more

HHello and happy Friday! I’m Courtney. I came across this charming cottage in House and Garden, designed by Caroline Holdaway, and I had to share it. Located in the English countryside, this vacation retreat has a quiet, timeless appeal that makes it easy to admire—and to borrow ideas from. This cottage is full of thoughtful … Read more

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 Happy first weekend of fall! To celebrate the season we assembled a design board and a curated shop to inspire a warm, textured, gathered fall look that still feels fresh. I love design and enjoy highlighting the mood of a season in … Read more

Christmas Decorating Ideas I’ve put together a dedicated gallery of Christmas decorating ideas to make it simple to find inspiration and practical tips in one place. Over the years I’ve collected a wide variety of posts covering seasonal decorating projects, home tours, printable gift tags and wrapping ideas, and holiday cleaning and preparation tips to … Read more

My last kitchen in BHG Happy Friday! The last glimpse I shared of the kitchen showed the new arches. Since then I mentioned the surprise feature — a round window that was supposed to be installed already. Of course, no project at my house is without at least one hiccup. In this case, the window … Read more

Anne Chessin Designs When temperatures drop, there is nothing more inviting than a warm, comfortable home. I love sunshine too, but cold weather gives us a perfect reason to slow down, nest, and enjoy the simple comforts of home. I’m especially drawn to the hygge philosophy this time of year — embracing coziness, comfort, and … Read more

Hi friends! Welcome to this week’s Home Style Saturdays. I hope these curated ideas bring fresh inspiration to your home and spark creative projects for the season. Recent posts on The Inspired Room: My New Glass Lamp + Coastal Cottage Living Room Neighborhood Walk in Queen Anne, Seattle (Drive By) Shabbyfufu | The Art of … Read more