Tour an Oregon Coast Beach House Today we’re exploring beach cottage style with a Pacific Northwest twist. Beach cottages share familiar elements, but the way they come together can vary greatly depending on location and personal taste. On The Inspired Room I like to show different approaches so you can find what fits your own … Read more
Hey friends! Happy June! I’ve been having so much fun planning my new kitchen. Although the process has moved slowly while we wait on contractors and schedules, I still love kitchen design. I’m not a professional designer—I simply enjoy dreaming about remodeling and collecting the very best ideas for a kitchen refresh. Over the past … Read more
Get inspired for your home with this summer dining room mood board in shades of green, white and blue! Monday Mood Boards are meant to spark creativity and brighten the start of your week. Whether you want a full-room refresh or a few new accents, these curated looks can help you imagine possibilities for your … Read more
via Historical Concepts It’s been more than a decade since we moved out of our little English cottage in the Eastmoreland neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Time has a way of moving quickly, but the memories of that house remain vivid. It sat in a neighborhood I had always dreamed of: tree-lined streets and charming older … Read more
Hallway inspiration from Atlanta Homes Now that I’ve shared our plan to move the kitchen into the dining room, relocate the dining area to the original kitchen, and create a butler’s pantry in the adjoining hall, I thought it would help to show how these spaces relate. Several readers asked for a floor plan to … Read more
TThis weekend was gorgeous in Seattle. We couldn’t bear the thought of staying indoors, so we took our dog Jack (recently named Pup of the Year) and the whole family for a picnic, then enjoyed a long walk through Magnolia, a lovely neighborhood that overlooks the city and Puget Sound. Jack loved the breeze, the … Read more
One question I’m asked every year is “how do you hang garland, stockings, ornaments and wreaths on a fireplace or around doors and windows without putting holes all over the mantel?” It’s a great question. With a newly updated fireplace—stone front, wood planked area above, fresh paint on the surround and mantel—I want to enjoy … Read more
Who else has started decorating for fall? Have you put out pumpkins, hung a wreath, switched to plaid table linens, or brought out cozy pillow covers? I’m curious what everyone is doing to welcome the season. This weekend I’m planning a little more fall nesting. I’m especially excited to work on the porch — my … Read more
If the beautiful bathrooms I shared yesterday sparked ideas for your own space, you’ll find plenty of practical inspiration in today’s post. Small updates and thoughtful additions can transform a bathroom from purely functional to a room you genuinely enjoy spending time in. Look through the mood boards and styling suggestions below and consider which … Read more
Hi friends! Memorial Day weekend sales are in full swing and I wanted to share some of the best deals and a few of my favorite finds that are marked down right now. I’ve rounded up outdoor favorites, home decor picks, and a few tried-and-true staples I use at home. Enjoy the picks and happy … Read more