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

Please welcome my guest today, Katie from Making This Home! BBigger is supposed to be better. We’ve all heard it: a bigger house, a bigger car, and especially a larger kitchen are signs of a better life. I’m learning that bigger doesn’t always mean better. This is my kitchen: It’s the smallest kitchen I’ve ever … Read more

Happy weekend! This week on The Inspired Room: 9 Affordable Lamps from Target 12 Lovely Accessories to Organize Your Home Kitchen Canisters + Sources Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas 7 Reasons You Need Essential Oils in Your Home Enjoy this week’s curated inspiration in Home Style Saturdays. The Inspired Room | 9 Clever Organizers to Tidy … Read more

Southern Living Do you still set up a kids’ table for holiday meals? I remember always sitting at the kids’ table at family gatherings. Back then it felt like a special place to catch up with cousins we only saw a few times a year. Those meals are some of my favorite memories—full of laughter, … Read more