Hi! Courtney here. In my last post I shared a tour of my tiny bedroom in my sister’s townhouse and mentioned my move. Today I’m excited to show you my very first apartment in Seattle. It’s been nearly a month since I moved in and time is flying. The photos in this tour were taken … Read more

I do some pretty impressive craft projects around here. If that sounds surprising, welcome to The Inspired Room. Truth be told, I’m not naturally crafty. Still, I enjoy making simple seasonal garlands because they’re easy, affordable, and quick to assemble. They’re a lovely way to celebrate the seasons and a fun, low-pressure project to do … Read more

One of the biggest challenges for parents of young children is keeping all their belongings organized. Toys, Legos, clothes, stuffed animals and schoolwork seem to be everywhere. For such small people, kids sure accumulate a lot. I already struggled to stay organized myself, and then we had three kids. Teaching them to care for their … Read more

I love my bloggy friends. I love parties, and I love getting together with bloggy friends to celebrate. When a group of bloggers decides to party for 31 days in a row, you know it’s going to be fun and full of inspiration. Who is hosting this bloggy bash and what is it about? My … Read more

One thing I’ve missed from living in houses nearly a century old is the authentic character—real plank walls, wood paneling, wainscoting, detailed ceilings and trim. Thankfully, you can add that warmth and charm to homes of any age. That’s been my goal with this house. It took almost four years to get to this point, … Read more

Tabletop & Mini-Container Gardens You’ve probably noticed I prefer quick, uncomplicated DIY projects. I like the process to be enjoyable and the finished result to be ready fast. Long, fiddly projects lose my interest, and I much prefer creating something pretty I can use or display right away. If you feel the same, these tiny … Read more

Dining Room Makeover New Hardwood Floors My new hickory hardwood floors are finished, and I’m excited to share the progress. With the kitchen remodel happening at the same time, things were hectic, but the dining room is finally coming together. It feels great to put rooms back in order and enjoy that fall nesting energy. … Read more

One of my earliest and most encouraging blogging friends, Holly Mathis, recently welcomed a baby boy. I fell in love with his nursery immediately — and, of course, with his sweet little face. The room is so dreamy it almost makes you consider having another baby. Preparing a room for a baby is one of … Read more

Mirror / Decorative Object / Lamp / Vase (similar) / Rug / Cabinets Hiii! Kylee here. This week I’ve been focusing on making my entry feel cozy. I have some art on the way and I’m thinking about eventually painting the walls and doors. I’ll share more of this space soon, but for now I … Read more

Sources for above: Bird Wall Art // Pleated Floral Lamp Shade In a recent post I mentioned that we now have three pleated lampshades in our new home. Today I’m sharing where to find them and why I love this look. Patterned pleated lampshades are an easy way to refresh older lamps and add a … Read more