TThis charming studio apartment belonged to one of my daughter’s friends and a fellow interior design classmate, Michaela of Michaela Noelle Designs, while she completed her design studies. I’m sharing her space today because it’s delightfully styled — far from an average college apartment — and because I have a special announcement about Michaela and … Read more

A few weeks ago my mom, my two daughters and I set off for a girls’ day in Snohomish, a charming small town in Washington. I hadn’t visited before, but several readers recommended it, so we decided to give it a try—and I’m glad we did. As recent arrivals from Portland, we still view Washington … Read more

My Latest Flea Market Find! Hello! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. We stayed in our pajamas all day and enjoyed delicious food — it was heavenly. We felt very blessed and savored every minute. Today I visited a local flea market and discovered a beautiful metal arbor. It immediately sparked visions of … Read more

Kitchen Inspiration Board HHello, friends! I hope your week is off to a great start. As I mentioned in my last post about my new kitchen wall sconces, I’ve been finalizing decisions and waiting for one final cabinet to arrive. When that piece comes, the real transformation of my kitchen can begin. I’m not usually … Read more

Source: Whale Tail Hooks Over the past couple of years I’ve collected a few fishing baskets. After a recent post, several people asked about the basket in my kitchen, so I wanted to share a little about my small collection and how I use these pieces around the house. You can find similar baskets in … Read more

Hi everyone! Michaela here with my monthly Entertaining post for The Inspired Room. March can feel like a month between seasons — not quite spring, but no longer deep winter. With moving season picking up, I wanted to share a simple, thoughtful idea: how to create a housewarming gift that feels personal and useful. Putting … Read more

Today I’m handing the reins to a friend to share her story of finding contentment at home this autumn. That has been the goal of this series from the start: to show ways we can embrace contentment in the season we’re in, right where we are. It’s easy to miss everyday joy when we overthink, … Read more

I love the look of gilded pumpkins and gourds — they feel elegant, festive, and surprisingly simple to make. I first noticed similar gilded pieces in Country Living and assumed they were difficult to recreate. After discovering Caromal Colours and their gilding products, I learned how easy and fun this project can be. They offer … Read more

  You guys—I’m so excited to finally share a secret: I’ve teamed up with West Elm and Etsy for a special pop-up event in Seattle! It’s been hard to keep quiet, and I’m thrilled the day has arrived to tell you all about it. I had the wonderful opportunity to gather a group of talented … Read more

Alexandra Angle Interior Design via House Beautiful, November 2017 We all want our house to feel like home. At this time of year that desire often becomes stronger: we want a place that feels comforting and that reflects who we are. As we settle in for the season and the holidays, the atmosphere we create … Read more