After my recent post about elements I love in a kitchen, many readers asked how to design a kitchen you’ll love forever when you’re on a tight budget and working with a problematic space. How do you turn great ideas into a practical, affordable plan when you can’t do everything you want right away? I’m … Read more

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

via Lindsay Letters Being that this blog is called The Inspired Room, I enjoy sharing how art, color and small details spark ideas for decorating. A while back Lindsay of Lindsay Letters gifted me a beautiful canvas that I fell in love with. The piece felt so right that I designed the guest room around … Read more

We’re adding a small cottage to the back of our home for my parents. If you missed the earlier update, I shared progress photos of the addition in a previous post. Today I’m sharing a design mood board for their kitchenette. They’ve chosen so many charming elements, and the space will be both practical and … Read more

Seasonal Holiday Ideas HOwning a blog is a lot like owning a home: it benefits from regular tidying, organization and the occasional closet clean-out. After more than five years of posting regularly, I’ve realized this site contains a lot of useful content that can be difficult to locate. To make navigation easier, my daughter and … Read more

Furniture Makeover As you may have guessed, I rarely have only one project going at a time. I tend to juggle multiple jobs around the house, which can make progress feel slow. Yet that scattered approach has a perk: occasionally several projects finish at once, and I love that sudden sense of completion. One of … Read more

IIf you struggle to find enough storage in a small home like I do, here are practical small-space tips and tricks to help you make the most of what you have. This post is in partnership with World Market A question that comes up every season Where do you keep decorative items that are fun … Read more

Brass bunny candleholder // Artificial tulips Decorating for spring should be fun. After a long winter, it’s rewarding to celebrate the season’s arrival with fresh, light touches that make a home feel alive again. I love bringing in classic spring elements—birds, tulips, budding branches—and adding a bit of whimsy. My brass bunny candleholder captures that … Read more

BHG My lifelong dream is to have a banquette. Threshold Interiors – New York City So far, my dream has not been realized. BHG Every house I’ve had, I have tried and failed to find a way to add one. BHG But I will keep dreaming. BHG And never lose hope. House & Home One … Read more

Hello friends! I hope you’re enjoying the Fall Nesting series — I always love this time of year. With 67 days until Christmas, there’s still time to savor the last weeks of fall while also beginning to plan for the holidays. Christmas has a way of arriving sooner than expected, so now is a great … Read more