Dining room – Office from Martha Stewart Every August I share simple housekeeping routines on The Inspired Room. These posts are some of the most popular each year because many of us face the same home-management challenges. The topics aren’t always the prettiest, but the behind-the-scenes work is essential — without routines and systems, a … Read more

Here’s a simple and charming Christmas decorating idea featured in my recent Christmas house tour. Several readers asked how I made these mason jar snow globes, so below I’ve outlined the easy steps and options to create your own. For the antique blue mason jar (I found mine at a local secondhand store), I added … Read more

Breakfast Ideas My family has a long tradition of making brunch. We enjoy having a special recipe for family gatherings and lazy weekend mornings. Today I’m excited to share a favorite breakfast idea that was inspired by a weekend getaway my husband and I took to a charming B & B in Leavenworth, WA called … Read more

Southern Living Mine. Not really—but a girl can dream. This charming porch captures the kind of Southern-style elegance that invites you to slow down and enjoy the moment. With its generous proportions, classic details, and cozy atmosphere, it feels like the perfect spot to relax with friends, sip morning coffee, or curl up with a … Read more

Guest post by Claudia at Dipity Road BEFORE: Plain terracotta pots and a steel pole Start by digging a small hole for the bottom pot. Set the pot into the ground so it sits securely, then drive the steel pole into the earth through the center to anchor the assembly. Stack the remaining pots on … Read more

One of the things I’m excited about with my upcoming move is the chance to do more drive-by house tours for you. I used to do these periodically and loved sharing interesting homes and neighborhoods. When I lived in Portland it was easy to find charming streets, but moving to Seattle opens up even more … Read more

Happy Monday! I’m excited to introduce a new monthly DIY series I think you’ll love. I’m already having so much fun planning it! I just returned from the SNAP conference where I had the pleasure of speaking on a panel with two of my talented friends: Kate from Centsational Girl and Mandi from Vintage Revivals. … Read more

Printable Christmas Gift Tags I love that my creative daughters make things for the holidays. My oldest, Kylee, designed these sweet printable gift tags and generously shared them as a little pre-Christmas gift. They work beautifully on presents, jars, and homemade food gifts—simple, charming, and easy to use. To use them, download the PDF, print … Read more

This post is sponsored by Ross Dress for Less After a long season of transitions—moving, remodeling, and lots of adjusting—I’m excited to start the new year with fresh organization goals. Once you’ve lived in a home for a while you begin to notice how the family uses each space, and that reveals specific storage needs. … Read more

Hi friends! I hope you all had a lovely Easter. We enjoyed a quiet, joyful day: a late-morning brunch, a streamed church service, and a short neighborhood “drive-by” to see spring decorations and say hello from a safe distance. In the afternoon we gathered several family members in Portland on Zoom. The kids and cousins … Read more