Jessica Helgerson Interior Design I’m finally back to share more ideas for the dining room. Apologies for the delay — I was ready to post and then ran into some technical difficulties. If you missed a week of posts, you might have been affected by delivery glitches some readers with Comcast email addresses have experienced. … Read more
Fall nesting is the slow art of evolving our home with the season. Do you feel it in your home? The air changes subtly, the light softens, and the leaves begin to turn. Fall has always been my favorite season for tending to the home — a time to slow down, gather in, and make … Read more
1. Axelwood x base dining table 2. Chartreuse Chippendale chair 3. Blue linen settee 4. Yellow metal table lamp 5. Pink chevron pillow 6. Blue ikat pillow 7. Hand carved chest 8. Antique green two-sided desk This post is sponsored by Chairish.com Over the years I discovered a simple design secret for scoring high-quality, … Read more
I want to create a healthy, happy home for my family, and I know many of you do too. While we can’t control everything, we can choose what products we bring into our homes and how we use them. Recently I wrote about hidden toxins in everyday products many of us keep under sinks and … Read more
BHG It’s been a while since I updated you on the progress of our side yard. The reason is simple: there have been setbacks and long pauses that aren’t fun to talk about or pretty to look at. Why does every project take so much longer in real life than in your dreams? In my … Read more
Love the pop of turquoise in this inspiration photo, via BHG If you’ve been reading The Inspired Room for a while, you already know about my seasonal obsession. ……………………{awkward silence.}………………………. ……………………………………………………………………….. You know—the love affair I have with this time of year. Oh, THAT affair! Yes, that one. It’s pretty obvious, isn’t it? I don’t … Read more
Dutch door entry via BHG We’ve been imagining our 1950s brick house transforming into a modern cottage-style home, updated both inside and out. Before we add the pretty finishing touches—lighting, paint, charming doors and decor—we need to address the functional elements so those cosmetic updates will make sense. As much as I love a beautiful … Read more
Calling all plant lovers — or those who feel they’re more plant killers than plant parents! I used to struggle with houseplants, but over time I’ve learned a few simple routines that help most of my plants thrive. I still lose one occasionally, but now I have more wins than failures. Plants need consistent care … Read more
This post is in partnership with Wayfair Can you believe September is just two weeks away? I always look forward to fall nesting. Even while grieving our sweet Jack, as I’ve written in my books A Lovely Life and Dwelling, bringing beauty into our home has been quietly healing. This week I finally took my … Read more
1. West Elm Market 2. Liberty Ross’s Home in C Magazine found via Design Manifest 3. Ariele Alasko’s studio found via Design Sponge 4. Claire Archambault’s home in Canadian House & Home 5. Martha Stewart Natural Elements + Warm Colors = Rustic Fall Room When I think of fall decorating, a simple and understated approachfeels … Read more
