Hey friends — welcome! Come on in. I’m inviting you to see my Christmas decor even though I haven’t finished all of the holiday decorating yet. I’m keeping things simple this year, and the trees and entry still need attention. That’s life, though — family and everyday tasks come first. I’m glad you stopped by, … Read more

I love hanging baskets on my door for seasonal flowers. They make it simple to display a fresh spring bouquet, some branches, or clipped greenery from the yard. Our basket hangs from a ribbon secured between the two parts of the Dutch front door. We even had a similar spring door basket at our previous … Read more

Sources: Black and White Striped Slipcovers (Vintage Ticking Stripe Black Fabric) // Rattan Dining Chair Set // Patterned Rug (Ocean/Gold color) // Jute Wrapped Chandelier with Shades (lots of shade options) Today I’m sharing how we solved several small-space design challenges and celebrating that our four new chairs finally arrived along with the first set … Read more

The holiday season is upon us, and it’s a perfect time to think about simple, festive touches that make a home feel warm and welcoming. I’m sharing my top three Christmas decorating pieces that I use every year, plus a decorating secret that helps me enjoy the season without feeling overwhelmed. I prefer decor that … Read more

Welcome to The Inspired Room. I’m delighted to join this How to Decorate summer blog series hosted by Beth at Home Stories A to Z. This event brings together 25 talented bloggers sharing decorating ideas all week long — it’s a great place to gather inspiration. When people think about decorating, they often focus on … Read more

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 // 11 It’s official — it’s gotten chilly. We’ve been using the heat indoors and scraping frost off windshields in the morning. The silver lining of colder weather is that it makes cozy living all the … Read more

Accent lighting plays a vital role in both the function and cozy atmosphere of a home. This week we shared many of our favorite lamps and light sources in Stories on our new Instagram @theinspiredroomstyle. We highlighted compact accent and mini lamps that are easy to tuck into small nooks where a little extra light … Read more

via House to Home I adore a charming garden shed that doubles as a cozy summer house. A small, well-designed backyard structure can be a private retreat, a practical storage space, or even a guest room. With our new home lacking trees and mature landscaping, I’ve been thinking about ways to create privacy and structure … Read more

II discovered both of these pumpkin-decorating photos on Martha Stewart and immediately loved them. They are distinctly different from each other and from the usual carved jack-o’-lanterns, which is exactly what drew me in. Each design feels fresh, original, and full of character. Originality is what defines us and gives our seasonal decorating its unique … Read more

Find part one of this post Staircases & Big Steps here. In 2009 we took a bold step of faith: we left what we thought would be our forever home in Portland and moved to a small town in Washington to start a church. If you’ve followed Love the Home You Have, you know about … Read more