Snow Days Are Wonderful There’s something special about those unexpected, quiet days when snow keeps you safely at home. When your usual busy schedule pauses and the world outside is muffled by white, the day takes on a peaceful, almost magical quality. For someone with a full calendar most of the time, a snow day … Read more

After several busy weeks of packing and preparing to move from our peninsula home to Seattle, the day finally arrived: we moved out of our house. Saying goodbye was difficult, but we’re approaching this change as the start of a new chapter rather than a final farewell. Every home we’ve lived in remains part of … Read more

Introducing: The Inspired Room Community! After hearing from so many of you, I’m thrilled to invite you to join The Inspired Room Community on Facebook. A few weeks ago I asked if you’d like a private group for friends and kindred spirits from The Inspired Room, and the response was an enthusiastic yes! So let’s … Read more

Oh, happiness! I have two surprise giveaways for you this weekend! The first is a lovely gift perfect for moms who cherish a piece of jewelry engraved with a child’s name and birth details—even grown children’s parents—or for anyone who wants to give a meaningful keepsake to a mom or grandmother. I’m often stopped by … Read more

Happy almost 2019, friends! As the year turns many of us set personal goals, but do you set goals for your home? Before planning ahead, I like to look back with gratitude for the improvements—big and small—we’ve made so far. Reflecting helps me see what worked and what I want to prioritize next (I’ll share … Read more

Welcome, friends! Fall is the perfect season for cozying up at home, and I’m excited to join a talented group of bloggers for a seasonal tour to share inspiration. Today I’m showing a simple porch project we recently finished at our current home. It doesn’t include a single pumpkin yet, but the result feels so … Read more

BHG If I had a large covered porch, I would want it to look just like this. I saw this photo in Better Homes and Gardens and felt a rush of delight. The shingles, the furnishings, the door and the porch ceiling—everything feels perfectly composed. BHG This mint green kitchen nearly convinced me to rethink … Read more

Sponsored by Mohawk At last — a progress update on our new office with the completed flooring! Adding a wall and a door has made the space noticeably quieter, and the new Mohawk Concertina laminate in Smokey Chestnut has completely transformed the look. The room feels warmer, more inviting, and far more finished. before If … Read more

A master bedroom should be a retreat — a place that welcomes you to rest and recharge at the end of the day. You don’t need a sprawling suite to create a serene sanctuary. The mood you set in the room matters more than its size. Thoughtful details, calming colors, and intentional organization shape how … Read more

Today I get to give away something I adore! My friend Melissa from the blog Midwest Magnolia and her new Etsy shop designed and created this special pillow cover for me, and I absolutely love it. I also own one of Melissa’s laptop bags made from the same charming fabric. It was actually seeing that … Read more