HHello friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We hosted this year and enjoyed having family from Portland in town. I cooked turkey for eleven, and everyone gathered in our little 1950s kitchen to peel, chop, and prep together. The Flair double oven was a big hit — so handy to have two … Read more

Traditional Exterior by Brighton Architect  VanBrouck & Associates, Inc. If I lived here…I would invite you all over for a girls’ weekend lake house party! Girls only. I picture us leaving laptops and phones on the far shore so we can enjoy an unplugged weekend together. Family would watch the kids back home, and we’d … Read more

We’ve done our best to bring the beauty and wonder of the season into our home. Now it’s time to slow down and savor what truly matters. That’s easy to say, I know, but not always easy to do. Maybe this week you scrolled through picture-perfect holiday homes on Instagram and Pinterest and felt a … Read more

Each month we share a curated roundup of Inspired Room Style decorating favorites, chosen by our Instagram followers at @theinspiredroomstyle. We spotlight timeless and on-trend home décor pieces that make decorating simple and budget-friendly. Here are our top picks from October—styles and finds that inspired the community last month. If you missed September’s roundup, you … Read more

Happy 4th from my family to yours! Wishing you a festive and peaceful holiday filled with good company and warm memories. Enjoy the curated inspiration in today’s Home Style Saturdays—fresh ideas to brighten your home and celebrate summer. The Inspired Room | How to Have a Happier Home Designthusiasm | Made in USA Modern Farmhouse … Read more

Greetings! We recently had several rooms painted, and I’m thrilled to finally have fresh walls. I’d been wanting this done since we moved in, and the new coat of white paint has given us the clean slate we needed to move forward with decorating. If you missed the “before” photos, they show just how much … Read more

Years ago I was overwhelmed by paper. I had no system, so every new stack went into a pile labeled “later.” Bills, school notices, receipts and random mail accumulated on dressers, in drawers and in boxes tucked into closets. When I tried to tidy, I’d gather loose papers and shove them into bags or boxes … Read more

Freestanding storage via BHG Don’t you love a well-organized bathroom with storage that’s both attractive and practical? I do. As I consider projects for my home this year, I keep debating whether to tackle my master bathroom. I’m not usually a meticulous planner—I tend to act on impulse. Still, this year I want to be … Read more

Awhile back I mentioned a creative event I’m excited to be part of called Bloom Bash. The event takes place in Seattle this October, and I’m honored to be the keynote speaker at this two-day workshop. Bloom Bash is designed for women who dream of launching or growing a creative business and want to learn … Read more

Martha Stewart I have always enjoyed living in smaller homes and finding clever ways to use every inch. When I lived in a tiny English cottage, optimizing space became a fun challenge — a puzzle to solve. Every item needed a place, and creating thoughtful storage solutions made the house work well for our family. … Read more