Win a $100 The Home Depot Gift Card This Weekend – Enter Now

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This post was created in a partnership with The Home Depot What a week! We’ve been busy around the house and have so much to share. Last weekend I co-hosted a lighting workshop at The Home Depot. By co-hosting I mean I brought my DIY lamp and my girls, chatted with attendees, shared a bit … Read more

Share Your Inspired Room — Book Launch Giveaway

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Happy launch day for The Inspired Room book! For the past eight years I’ve enjoyed sharing our home and room updates on The Inspired Room, and now I’m thrilled to hold these books in my hands and share them with you. I’ve poured a lot of heart into each book and hope they bring you … Read more

Farewell Home: Moving On After Years in One House

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WTwo weeks ago we officially said goodbye to our Seattle home after six wonderful years. That house served us well — it was a gathering place for family, a refuge in both hard and happy times, and a backdrop for many unexpected blessings as we prepared for the next chapter of our lives. We asked … Read more

Under-Cabinet Lighting Ideas to Transform Your Kitchen Ambience

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BH&G One of the simplest and most affordable upgrades you can make to improve the look and feel of your kitchen is installing under-cabinet lighting. Options range from plug-in LED strips and puck lights to hardwired fixtures; even a small lamp on the counter can add warmth. Whatever you choose, under-cabinet lighting transforms countertops and … Read more

10 Simple Ways to Redecorate Your Home for Free

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If you ever feel uninspired by a room in your home, this post is for you. I know the feeling — sometimes you want to make a change but don’t know where to start. The instinct is often to buy something new. Shopping can be fun, but when you’re stuck or bored you may end … Read more

Life Lately: Moving with Dogs, Puppy Updates and Home Changes

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Wait—did I really mention becoming an empty nester a year and a half ago? I did, but life had other plans. Over the past year everyone—both two-legged and four-legged—has drifted back through our doors. Aside from a few brief quiet weeks, the house has been lively, noisy and full of love. I’ve been curious about … Read more

Charming Home Exteriors: Sunday Strolls and Scroll-Worthy Curb Appeal

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I love driving through charming neighborhoods, studying home exteriors for garden ideas, fences, gates, paint colors, and the small details that boost curb appeal. Even as a child I enjoyed Sunday drives with my family to look at houses. A passion for all things home is part of who I am. Virtual Sunday drive-bys can … Read more

Create a Cozy Bedroom Retreat: Simple Steps for Relaxing Space

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Yesterday morning I woke up and, heading into the kitchen, noticed a definite chill in the house. Is fall here already? That sudden coolness might surprise those still enjoying summer weather. In the Pacific Northwest we’re in that in-between stretch—I haven’t turned the heat on yet, but I’ve seriously considered it. As I made my … Read more