Source Kitchen canisters are more than practical storage — they give countertops, shelves, and pantries a tidy, cohesive look and add personality to your kitchen decor. I often get asked where I found my black-and-white ceramic canisters. I adore them, but my exact pattern has been out of stock for some time. I did, however, … Read more

About three years ago we began a few simple decorating projects around the house. Progress has been slow—time and money are the usual obstacles. Still, our small powder room was the first space to get painted and considered “finished.” In the past few years this tiny room has had two low-cost makeovers. Not major renovations … Read more

Click here for Wingback Chair Source Did you know you can use outdoor fabric on indoor furniture? I’ve recommended Sunbrella for years to friends and clients, and recently I finally had the chance to order a custom piece for my own home. Sunbrella stands out because it’s highly durable, easy to clean, and resists fading—an … Read more

If you stopped by yesterday and noticed we were replaying Day 29, here’s why: I ran into a few blogging hiccups over the weekend. In short, my last post disappeared and the scheduled link-up never published. I was away at a Women of Faith conference and didn’t realize the problem until readers reached out. Rest … Read more

With the new year here, I’ve been busy making design choices to make our new house feel like our own. I’ve always been drawn to lantern-style lighting—remember the copper and iron lantern we used in our craftsman lake house dining room?—so choosing a lantern for our bedroom was one of the first lighting decisions I … Read more

Hey friends! Thank you so much for the kind comments on my refreshed side patio. It has been a long process—about three and a half years—to shape our outdoor spaces. If you feel like home projects move at a glacial pace sometimes, I totally understand. I’ll be sharing a post soon that looks back through … Read more

So this was a long, eventful, and very busy year. As the clock wound down on 2009, I wanted to share a recap for anyone new to The Inspired Room or for those of us with short memories. I’ll start with a few personal highlights and then remember some of the year’s projects. Our family … Read more

Hello and happy April! I’m Michaela, and I’m excited to share a few simple tablescape and styling tips with you. I recently received Melissa’s book, Love the Home You Have, and its practical advice about appreciating and caring for your home inspired this post. One of the simplest ways to cultivate affection for your space … Read more

With Father’s Day approaching, we asked a few dads in The Inspired Room community for gift recommendations and compiled a list of thoughtful, practical, and fun ideas for the special men in your life. Below you’ll find curated suggestions plus my personal favorite gift I’ve ever given—an especially meaningful choice for dads. Father’s Day Gift … Read more

SIn my last post I mentioned feeling a little disconnected from my house. I’m not unhappy—Seattle remains a place I adore—but I missed that intimate sense of ownership that makes a house feel like mine. Maybe I’m extra sensitive about my surroundings, but I suspect many of you have felt the same: a home with … Read more