Ever since my daughter Courtney moved into her apartment last year, we’ve talked about how charming and efficient her laundry area could be with a few simple additions. Her laundry “room” is actually a small closet with louvered doors, but she’s fortunate to have her own washer and dryer right in the unit. One afternoon … Read more

I often share my thoughts, ideas, and projects here—what I like, what I’m doing, and what I hope to do next. Today I want to flip the script and hear from you. This is a chance for you to tell me about yourself and your home. I ask a question at the end of nearly … Read more

Cozy Weekend – Home Style Saturdays Happy weekend! Somehow Saturday arrived quicker than expected this week — anyone else feel the same? A Monday holiday can really throw off the rhythm. I hope you have time to slow down and enjoy a bit of fall nesting over the next couple of days. Even one small … Read more

Do you have a happy place inside your home? Maybe it’s the chair where you pause for a moment of peace, a room that brings you joy, or a small corner you retreat to when you need to recharge or find inspiration. In my “homebody manifesto” I wrote about how we’re often encouraged to seek … Read more

Each week on our Inspired Room Style Instagram (as well as TIR and on the blog) we highlight classic and current home décor pieces to help followers style their homes affordably and with ease. A few months ago we began a new monthly series on the blog to gather followers’ favorite finds from Inspired Room … Read more

Sleep Well! via Design Sponge sold at Kin Ship Press on Etsy This post is sponsored by Tempur-Pedic. Tempur-Pedic is excited to hear how a better night’s sleep helps you accomplish more in your day. I have a super exciting giveaway for you at the bottom of this post! I don’t know about you, but … Read more

I’m sharing a spring mantel refresh featuring a few delightful secondhand finds. On a recent sunny weekend my husband and I took a short trip to the coast for some fresh air and ended up bringing home two brass pheasants from a thrift shop in La Conner. We hadn’t planned on them, but their detailed … Read more

Photo from Sandy at The Reluctant Entertainer.The trip mentioned in this post was sponsored by Harry & David. All opinions are my own. TThis fall I had the pleasure of attending a blogger event in Southern Oregon sponsored by Harry & David. As a home-focused blogger I rarely get to join food-focused events, and this … Read more

Store bulky, out-of-season blankets or sweaters in a metal trash can wrapped in fabric. This clever end table maximizes every inch of space. Genius. Photo inspiration from: Southern Living Need more inspiring ideas? Multi-use Dining Room Putting Old Doors to Good Use Flexible Furniture NEWSFLASH! Congratulations to Jen from Our Daily Big Top for winning … Read more

Traditional Home Last year I shared my wish to create a secret garden. Before you admire the photo above and think it’s mine, I should say it isn’t — that image is a beautiful example for inspiration. My own secret garden is still a work in progress; below you can see how it looked last … Read more