A Bag a Day Challenge Fall 2024 Clutter steals peace and distracts from the warm, welcoming home you want. For many of us, including myself, clutter becomes overwhelming and stressful. I’m not talking about the everyday items you need or love, but the excess stuff that creates anxiety and frustration. Years ago I discovered the … Read more

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 Hi friends — Courtney here. I don’t know about you, but I find window shopping oddly calming. There’s something about browsing thoughtfully curated items that sparks ideas without any pressure to buy. Over the weekend I spent some time looking around online and pulled … Read more

Want to know six practical tips for decorating your living room? I’m sharing them today. At our house we move furniture around a lot, especially in autumn when we crave cozier spaces. It doesn’t look like the quick flips you see on TV where a whole room gets emptied and refurnished in a day — … Read more

One of my favorite places to visit is Butchart Gardens in Victoria. It’s a place that always lifts my spirits—the colors, the careful plantings and the sense of calm make it unforgettable. Earlier this year my husband and I were in Hawaii and explored a stunning tropical botanical garden. Even in January the warmth and … Read more

2 Bees in a Pod In preparation for my own simple downstairs bathroom makeover, I’ve been gathering ideas and inspiration. I wanted updates that don’t require a full tear-out remodel, since we’ll be keeping much of the existing layout and fixtures. My DIY skills are limited, so practical, achievable projects are the focus. My plan … Read more

Hey Good Lookin Doormat House Doormat Hello Doormat You’re Like Really Pretty Doormat I Hope You Like Dogs Doormat This is Us Doormat Love Grows Here Doormat Raise your hand if you’re ready for spring to arrive! I’m so ready for sunshine and blue skies here in Seattle. A fresh doormat feels like a simple, … Read more

Funky Time’s Gallery Wall You all brought amazing energy to the Gallery Wall party! The creativity on display was inspiring, and I loved seeing so many different approaches. Thank you to everyone who participated — I picked up several ideas I want to try myself. One standout was a completely unique, changeable gallery wall featured … Read more

Tending to a garden is calming and restorative. I often find gardening as satisfying—sometimes more so—than decorating. In this post I’ll show you how to create a simple succulent terrarium diffuser garden that’s both pretty and soothing. Planting for health, stress relief and self-care is one of the practical tips I share in my book, … Read more

Country Living THello! I’m Courtney. It’s been a while since I shared a post here on The Inspired Room, but I’ve been working full time with my mom on the site for about a year and a half and loving it. Over the years I’ve also contributed occasional Gather posts—roundups of furniture, accessories, and gift … Read more

White open shelves styled with summery blue dishes, bright lemons, and fresh flowers — a simple, cheerful combination. Gorgeous. There’s something effortless and fresh about open shelving that showcases colorful dishes and a few seasonal accents. The clean white backdrop makes blue ceramics pop, while citrus and blooms add warmth and a casual, inviting feel. … Read more