I gave our tiny guest room a quick summer refresh last week. It’s been lovely to welcome guests again—mostly family—and to use some of my growing quilt collection. Layering different quilts and patterns makes a small room feel cozy, charming, and inviting. You don’t need to start from scratch—pull together what you already own and … Read more

Dash & Albert Catamaran Striped Runner Ilove striped rugs in kitchens. When Wayfair offered the chance to receive a new rug, I chose a Dash & Albert runner to place in front of my sink. Runners add warmth, protect floors, and bring a finished look that really elevates a kitchen. No need to worry about … Read more

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