One of the best parts of tackling home improvement projects in summer—at least here in Washington—is being able to paint outdoors. In colder months painting outside simply isn’t possible, so once July arrives we take full advantage of the warmer weather to refresh furniture with a coat of paint. When you’re working with a tight … Read more

Rug Source // Checked Curtains (chambray color) // Patterned Blanket on Chair Arm (reversible and machine washable!) // Wood Chair Legs // Striped Ruffle Pillow // Bird Art // Brass Frames I’ve owned this teal blue-green armchair for nine years, and it remains one of my favorite pieces. The color brings a calm, inviting feel … Read more

It’s been an intense few weeks at our house. You may have noticed I was quiet for several days — things got unexpectedly busy. Just before a recent trip, an exciting and life-changing opportunity showed up: after talking about moving to Seattle since spring, we finally decided to take the first scary step and list … Read more

It’s spring cleaning time, so I’m sharing some of my favorite toxin-free spring cleaning tips. This season always brings the urge to deep-clean from top to bottom. Below are practical tips, hacks, and the household cleaning essentials I rely on to keep a genuinely clean home without harsh chemicals. Years ago I made a deliberate … Read more

Do you remember the unfortunate tale of my last fiddle leaf fig? I guess I enjoy second chances, because we have a new fiddle leaf fig in the family — this cheerful specimen came from Ikea. Fiddle leaf figs often get a reputation for being finicky, but so far this one is doing very well. … Read more

It’s time to show off the July {ditto} DIY challenge! Happy Monday! The {ditto} DIY challenge is back. Once a month, ten bloggers recreate a design element inspired by haute couture, translating it into practical, approachable home projects. The goal is to inspire readers to bring refined design into their homes while keeping their own … Read more

Art can speak to your heart and tell your family’s story! Find some of my favorite art sources in today’s post. II’ve collected meaningful pieces of art for my home for many years. I pay attention to how my surroundings make me feel, and more often than not I choose art that inspires or comforts … Read more

Do you ever feel overwhelmed at home? What creates that stress? What prevents us from moving forward toward our goals? Often we recognize what we want in life, but we don’t know the first step to get there. Sometimes the solution is closer than we think—already within reach—if we can just take that initial action. … Read more

Awhile back on The Inspired Room, we created three inspiration boards in a post called Three Looks, each showing how a single wingback chair can anchor very different reading nooks. When my friend Dee from Red Letter Words sent a beautiful Joy to the World canvas, we decided to design three fresh inspiration boards centered … Read more

Thanks to everyone who stopped by on Saturday to check out my kitchen update. The remodel made real progress this weekend—drywall went up—and I’m feeling hopeful that I’ll have more before-and-after moments to share soon. Even though the renovation is messy, I’m trying to stay excited about Christmas and enjoy the season as it approaches. … Read more