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

A friend recently asked for shoe storage ideas, so we searched for the most attractive, practical solutions. We found a lot of useful options and wanted to share our favorites with you. Below are well-curated shoe storage ideas and the kinds of products that make organizing easy and stylish. Cabinets: Click the image to view … Read more

Hey friends! I didn’t manage an official Christmas tour or get this post published before Christmas as I had hoped, but we enjoyed a calm, meaningful holiday with family — and that’s what mattered most. Choosing to be present made the days together rich and memorable. I cooked a lot, including gluten-free and vegan Sweet … Read more

I love to think about how the idea of “serendipity” fits into creating my dream home. The word serendipity was coined by Horace Walpole, who described it in a letter dated January 28, 1754: This discovery, indeed, is almost of that kind which I call Serendipity, a very expressive word, which, as I have nothing … Read more

Hi friends! Saturday brought so much sunshine — it was the perfect reminder that spring is truly on its way. My magnolia tree outside the kitchen window is about to burst into pink blooms, and the warm weather seems to be helping it along. Are you finally done with snow where you live? I know … Read more

IIf you’re a blogger looking to increase traffic and grow your blog, this post is for you. I haven’t shared many blogging posts recently, and that’s on me. I haven’t always felt like I had all the answers, but I follow and learn from many smart people. Today I’m pointing you to some of those … Read more

This linen slipcovered sofa is featured in partnership with Sixpenny Ch-ch-ch changes! Tis’ the season for rearranging. I’ve been on my usual pre-Thanksgiving mission to maximize coziness and get the house ready for gatherings. If you’ve followed The Inspired Room for a while, you know how I get this time of year — nothing stays … Read more

  It Is Time for Fall Decorating! My quick and easy fall mantel It’s that season again—time to let go of summer and welcome fall into our homes. I know some of you are still enjoying warm days or live where the leaves don’t change color. Here at The Inspired Room, fall is more a … Read more