A while back I was browsing Facebook Marketplace and spotted a vintage blue-and-white platter that stopped me in my tracks. It was too far away to pick up, so I let it go, but I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I had never seen this pattern before, so I did a bit of digging on … Read more

Tour an Oregon Coast Beach House This tour highlights how to create a beach cottage look with a distinct Pacific Northwest influence. Beach cottage style can take many forms; the same elements rearranged or combined with local materials and colors can yield a very different, regionally inspired result. At The Inspired Room I like to … Read more

Who’s wrapping gifts this week? It’s much more enjoyable when your supplies are neat and accessible — pretty paper, ribbon and tags all within reach make the process faster and more fun. We use an old dresser as our wrapping station; it keeps everything organized and ready. Where do you keep your supplies? Quick gift … Read more

One of the things we loved most about this house when we first toured it was the finished basement. I hadn’t been actively searching for one—many homes in this area don’t have basements—but in a smaller house extra square footage is a big advantage. Unlike some basements that can feel damp and gloomy, this space … Read more

Yesterday morning, as I climbed out of bed and padded toward the kitchen, I noticed the house felt unexpectedly chilly. Is this fall already? For those still enjoying summer warmth, that might sound surprising. Here in the Pacific Northwest it’s definitely shifted to that transitional, in-between season — cool enough to notice but not quite … Read more

Quick Links: Click here for my Kitchen FAQ My Small Kitchen Remodel: Kitchen Source List with Paint Colors Get the look of my kitchen with similar sources HERE! Find my Amazon Favorite Kitchen Decor & Coffee Tools here My kitchen was featured in BHG’s Small Space Decorating Magazine, Winter 2018 HHey, friends! The day has … Read more

My Forest & Sea Christmas House Tour Tiptoeing in to say… it’s less than eight weeks until Christmas. I know — it’s hard to believe. I don’t want to rush the holidays, but I do like to plan ahead. Skipping over Halloween doesn’t mean skipping Thanksgiving; I want to savor the entire season rather than … Read more

Ihave loved touring my blogging friends’ inspired rooms over the past few weeks. It’s been a delight to read about their favorite spaces and see the creative ways they make their homes feel welcoming. I’m deeply grateful for the support I’ve received during my book launch — every share, post and review means so much. … Read more

Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a bathroom update as part of the Makeover in a Month series. A group of blogging friends and I challenged ourselves to start and finish a room makeover by the end of the month. Deadlines really do motivate—suddenly projects move fast, just like when you get a last-minute houseguest. With … Read more

This post is in partnership with Homewerks. A couple of weeks ago I decided it was finally time to paint my master bathroom. We’ve lived in this house for six and a half years and had never repainted the bathroom walls. They still wore the original builder beige—faded, scuffed and tired from family life. It … Read more