Hi friends! The sun is shining in Seattle this week and I’m savoring every ray. I hope your weekend brings you something that lifts your spirits and fills you with joy. Welcome to this week’s Home Style Saturdays—here’s a fresh selection of inspiring posts, beautiful rooms, and handy ideas to brighten your home and your … Read more

BHG It’s been a while since I updated you on the side yard. The reason is simple: progress has been slow. There have been setbacks and pauses that aren’t fun to write about or show. In my head the space was already finished and charming, but in reality it’s still very much a work in … Read more

I have always loved gallery walls. A gallery wall is essentially a curated collage of art, photos and objects arranged on a wall to create visual interest. They can be casual and eclectic or tightly arranged and formal. You can mix frames, mirrors and three-dimensional items, or stick to matching frames — there really is … Read more

BHG One of the things I miss most about my large, older home was having a dedicated craft room. I could step in and quickly find any craft or wrapping supply I needed. Since moving, storage has required more creativity. I haven’t perfected it yet, but I’ve found plenty of inspiration from images and solutions … Read more

We have a winter tradition at our house that’s been part of the family for years. We gather each evening to play a wooden board game we call “the marble game.” I believe it’s known as Agitation or Aggravation. It’s easy to learn, played with marbles and dice, and while luck matters, a bit of … Read more

“Autumn is a season to reflect on the life we’ve always dreamed of. Do we have to have the perfect life or dream home to be content right now? Of course not…All we need is right in front of us. Contentment comes when we embrace the life we can create right now in an authentic, … Read more

House Beautiful / Emily Henderson Happy fall, friends! Are you feeling cozy yet? I certainly am. One of the things I’m most excited about at our new house is the covered porch and balcony. We’ve been enjoying them already and I can see us using these outdoor spaces throughout the year. I shared our new … Read more

Like many people, I watched the “Happy Chewbacca” video and laughed until tears came to my eyes. That spontaneous delight is part of what makes the clip so memorable. If you missed it or want to watch it again, you’ll find it embedded below for a quick smile. Beyond the humor, what resonated for many … Read more

  It Is Time for Fall Decorating! My quick and easy fall mantel Friends, it’s that moment again — time to let go of summer and welcome the comforts of fall. I realize some of you are still enjoying warm weather and others don’t experience leaf changes where you live. Here at The Inspired Room, … Read more

We love this small corner of our living room. The built-in bench and bookcase are full of character, but without a nearby light source the area felt a little dreary, especially on long winter evenings. We plan to install wall sconces throughout the room eventually, but adding hardwired lighting wasn’t an option right before the … Read more