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
My Forest & Sea Christmas House Tour Tiptoeing in to say… it’s less than eight weeks until Christmas. I know—it’s hard to believe. I don’t want to rush the season, but I do like to plan ahead so I can enjoy every moment. Skipping over Halloween doesn’t mean rushing Thanksgiving or Christmas; it simply means … Read more
(I’d take this house, wouldn’t you?) I started this blog years ago feeling like I didn’t belong among the perfectly styled homes I admired. I had a small budget, limited time, and whatever I already owned. I worried readers wouldn’t care about real-life solutions—until I discovered that many people feel the same way. They love … Read more
