Thank you for the warm welcome for our new pup, Finnegan. Adjusting to life with a puppy again has been a bit of a whirlwind, but he has quickly become even more precious than we imagined. From the moment he arrived, we knew he was the perfect fit for our family. Sources: Basket Dog Bed … Read more

BHG We’ve had an unusually cold winter here in the Northwest, with snow and ice more than usual, especially in my hometown of Portland. If you live somewhere cold too, you know how the weather makes you want to stay inside and make your home as cozy as possible. I’m settling into my new kitchen … Read more

Happy September! Who’s ready for fall nesting? I am. We spent the weekend shopping for plants and planning projects, and one of our autumn plans is to add a cottage-style curb appeal to the front yard. I’m excited to get started and will share updates as this fall series unfolds. Here’s my annual Cozy Fall … Read more

Dutch Door source and FAQ Greetings, friends! I’m excited to share updates on our exterior and patio projects — after a long stretch of work, we’re finally approaching the finish line. There are still more ideas I’d like to pursue (that could take a few more years), but we’re close to wrapping up the main … Read more

Hi friends, Courtney here. It’s been a while since I shared an “Out to See” post on The Inspired Room, and today I have a delightful place to introduce: Langley, Washington. “Out to See” is a travel series named by my mom, inspired by her childhood memories of “going out to sea” on the canal … Read more

Thank you so much for the wonderful responses to yesterday’s Home Goals post. I loved reading your comments, and I hope you’ll add your goals as you decide on them. It’s fun to set intentions and then look back next year to see how we did—accountability can be motivating. This year I’m focusing on investing … Read more

A touch of spring-inspired decor in the home is an easy, uplifting way to celebrate a new season. If you have children or grandchildren, those seasonal details become treasured memories. My mother always displayed delicate ceramic bunnies on her table each spring. They set a cheerful tone for our Easter gatherings and family celebrations, and … Read more

Blue & White Collections As I go through my house reorganizing things bit by bit, I sometimes make small, happy discoveries—like finding the black cabinet drawer we thought was lost when we moved from Oregon to Washington. That move was three years ago. Eh hem. This past weekend I uncovered another little treasure: a collection … Read more

Truth. My life has been pretty busy the last few years. We moved to another state to start a creative church from scratch, and this weekend we are launching a concert house. Yawn. Not much goes on around here. So what would life be like without a little bit of crazy-eyed insanity mixed in? I … Read more

From time to time we all need a little visual inspiration. Today is one of those days—I’m ready to relax and enjoy some beautiful interiors. This striking residence, called the East Hampton New Traditional, is a standout project by the designers at Chango & Co. Their portfolio features more photos of the home and details … Read more