Guest DIY post submitted by Tim from Remodeling Guy One of the perks of having a few gray hairs is the freedom to say things that might not be trendy and still get a laugh. For example, I can enthusiastically call a kitchen island this: This island is HOT! Maybe the finished look isn’t exactly … Read more

This photo is not staged. Do you ever feel like your home can spiral into chaos faster than you can recover? You look away for a moment and everything seems to unravel. You’re not alone. Years ago we discovered a simple trick that reliably makes a home look tidier in just five minutes. It won’t … Read more

1. Start a seasonal book collection—sea adventures, light fiction, or any summer reads that let you get lost for a while. Stack them on your coffee table or a shelf to remind yourself to slow down and enjoy a lazy summer afternoon. 2. Hang a hammock in the yard or on a shaded porch and … Read more

Hi friends — I hope your start to the year has been lovely. If you missed any posts while settling into 2020, here’s a quick roundup from The Inspired Room this week and a selection of inspiring home and organization resources. A Year of Dwelling Well {An Invitation for 2020 + My New Book} State … Read more

***Update: catch up and follow along with our house progress by scrolling through our updates!*** Hey friends! It’s been a whirlwind of the best kind these past few weeks as we settle into our new (old) mid-century brick rambler. If you’d told me a while back that I’d buy a ranch-style, one-level house with a … Read more

This post is in partnership with Blue Apron // The first 25 people to sign up here will get 3 meals free! After all the shopping and meal prep for Thanksgiving, we’re ready to relax — even though we’ll start gearing up for Christmas soon. We’re excited to host the family holiday at our house … Read more

I recently spent a week in Portland visiting my sister while my son and nephew were at camp. One of my favorite parts of those visits is antique shopping, and this trip didn’t disappoint—I returned home with several finds, but the piece that excited me most was an old, rickety green ladder. Ladders have become … Read more

Every year we search for the very best gift ideas for the home and the people you care about. We enjoyed curating our top picks for you in our Gift Guides 2024. These guides are a reader favorite and are designed to save you time when shopping—bookmark or pin this page to return to later. … Read more

I love the gentle sounds that surround our home. Laughter is my favorite, but when the house is quiet I notice birdsong outside the windows, wind moving through the trees, the rustle of palm leaves by the porch, soft background music, the gentle bubbling of my oil diffuser, and the delicate tinkling of capiz shell … Read more

Here’s a renovation update: work has begun on our kitchen and dining room, and the addition is underway as well. I’ll share more about the addition in a separate post, but for now I wanted to show you the progress and changes happening around the main floor. Removing the peninsulas and raising the openings between … Read more