Toward the end of last year, we launched the Cottage by the Sea Shop — a thoughtfully curated collection inspired by coastal living and the calm, cozy feeling of seaside homes, no matter where you live. Below are a few new mood boards that showcase recent arrivals from the shop. Each board highlights pieces that … Read more

HI hope you all had a wonderful weekend! After several very busy weeks, I finally carved out a couple of days to do fun things. My sister and nephew came up for the weekend and we enjoyed shopping, eating, and drinking coffee together. On Saturday my girls, my sister and I spent a delightful afternoon … Read more

Welcome to my Fifth Annual Fall Nesting series! {Fall Front Porch Decorating} I’m so glad you’re here. It’s hard to believe this is my fifth annual series, but if I’m going to celebrate something for five years running it might as well be Fall Nesting — two passions that always inspire me and get my … Read more

Color Blocking: BHG Fall Decorating Nature sets the tone for the season. Simple branches and natural elements create a warm, effortless fall look, especially when grouped by color to create a color-blocked display. These fall branches are a lovely example: gathered by hue, they make a strong visual statement without fuss. Color blocking with foliage, … Read more

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 Cozy fall pillows can transform a room from summer to autumn in an instant. The trick is handling the storage of off-season pillows—especially in a small home. This past summer I decided to tackle my overflowing … Read more

Sometimes a home gets messy. Not just mine — it happens to everyone. Whether it’s a busy day, a busy week, or a busy month, clutter and disorder show up. Stuff accumulates, motivation wanes, meals are made, kids or pets leave their mark, and before you know it, rooms feel unruly. The reasons vary, but … Read more

Hi sweet friends! This is our last week of summer before my son heads back to school. Are you already slipping into fall routines? I’m grateful we have one more week of slow days, but I’m also excited for what’s ahead. Dun dun dun…. We are just ONE WEEK AWAY from … F-A-L-L NESTING!!!! AHHHHH!!!! … Read more

The Inspired Room | Blue and White Natural Coastal Style Happy summer! How is it already Saturday again? The past week flew by with my son Luke’s graduation and birthday, Father’s Day, family visits, and plans for my daughters and me to travel next week to meet with my publisher. It’s been lively and full … Read more

Each week on our Inspired Room Style Instagram we highlight classic and current home decor pieces to help followers decorate their homes affordably and with ease. A few months ago we launched a new monthly series on the blog to share the top picks from Inspired Room Style, based on what our Instagram followers loved. … Read more

Mood board sources below Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year (or did you, if you’re in Canada)? Last year we celebrated at my daughter Kylee’s house in Portland after just moving into our new home. This year we’re the hosts. Our gathering will include my sister and her family, the grandparents, our son Luke, daughter … Read more