Hidden Cottage Garden Charm: Creating a Secret Garden Retreat

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Traditional Home Last year I shared my longing for a secret garden. Before you admire the photo above and wish mine looked like that, know that picture isn’t mine. Below you’ll see how my own garden looked last year before I planted much. Mine is still a work in progress — as are so many … Read more

Weekend Home Style: Cozy DIY Projects & Decor Ideas

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Happy weekend, friends! Welcome to this week’s roundup of fresh home inspiration. Recent Posts on The Inspired Room: Christmas Decorating with Mini Trees It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Around Here — a peek at my home so far. Cozy Holiday Home Playlist Happy Gifts to Inspire More Joy in Your Home Enjoy … Read more

Townhouse Construction Progress Report: Latest Updates & Timeline

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Last spring I shared that my daughter Kylee moved into her first house — remember when she got married? And now her first home — my heart! After living in a studio apartment, Kylee and her husband Lance bought a small townhouse in Seattle (if you missed the announcement, you can find the original post … Read more

Small Mudroom and Pantry Ideas for Cozy Sunday Strolls and Scrolls

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Sunday Strolls + Scrolls is a series inspired by the interiors and exterior spaces I discovered while browsing the web. I especially love spaces that convey a sense of sanctuary. I hope the series feels like a relaxing walk down a charming street, a peaceful stroll through a garden, or a quiet peek inside a … Read more

Coastal Christmas Mantel Ideas for a Beachy Holiday Look

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I’m thrilled to share our Coastal Christmas mantel for 2023 — expect lots of photos! Our holiday style has long been a blend of forest and sea, which feels perfectly at home here on the Washington coast where trees and ocean are always nearby. For the mantel we combined familiar favorites: cedar garland with pine … Read more

Plush Pumpkin Decor Ideas + Fall Giveaway (Day 2)

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I am completely smitten with these plump plush pumpkins. After playing with them for several weeks, I can honestly say they may be my favorite fall decoration yet. These plush pumpkins are versatile — display one alone, group several together, tuck them into a bowl, place them on a mantel, or nestle them in a … Read more

Snow Day Magic: Winter Tales and Enchanting Stories

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HHello, friends. When our family first toured this house in Seattle a year ago last fall, we had a quiet sense that it might become something special. It didn’t look like a storybook home at the time, but there was an undefinable charm that drew us in and made us hopeful. This past fall we … Read more

Avoiding Common Traps: How to Spot and Escape Everyday Pitfalls

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I often notice the traps—especially in those carefully curated Instagram pictures and wistful “more, please” captions. It seems harmless at first, until you realize you’re living on the edge of discontentment. Even when I recognize the traps, I can slip into them or even set them for myself if I’m not paying attention. I love … Read more

Mixing Patterns and Colors: A Stylish Guide to Layered Decorating

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Colorful bedroom via BHG Do you enjoy layered patterns in a room? When mixed well, patterns bring warmth and a distinct personality that a minimal, all-solid palette can’t achieve. Neutrals have their place, but color and pattern add energy and creativity. For many of us, a home without pattern or color feels flat. Mixed patterned … Read more

Creative Ways to Use Edible Flowers in Cooking and Drinks

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Did you see my edible flower teacup garden in my last post? I’ve been inspired to use edible flowers in all kinds of recipes and decorations. These ideas make lovely additions for Mother’s Day, baby showers, engagement parties, birthdays, weddings, spring garden gatherings—or simply to brighten an ordinary day. Planning summer get-togethers? See my book … Read more