July Decor Favorites: Stylish Room Ideas to Inspire Your Space

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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

Win a Tempur-Pedic Mattress Giveaway — Sleep Better Tonight

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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

Spring Mantel Refresh: Stylish Secondhand Finds for Your Home

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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

Delicious Culinary Adventure and Perfect Last-Minute Gift Idea

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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

Creative Storage End Table Ideas for Stylish Living Rooms

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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

Discover a Secret Cottage Garden: Design Tips and Inspiration

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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

Calm Color Schemes: How to Decorate a Room for a Serene Mood

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Do you enjoy decorating with color, or do you lean toward neutrals? I appreciate many types of rooms. There’s a quiet beauty in spaces built around neutral, organic tones, and I also love rooms with bright accents or even those that celebrate color throughout. Maybe you’re firmly a neutral person, or perhaps you’re a devoted … Read more

Farmhouse Sink Ideas for Kitchen Design and Remodeling

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Farmhouse sink via Tiffany Eastman Interiors Today I’m sharing inspiration for farmhouse sinks. These timeless sinks come in a range of shapes and materials and can suit many home styles — not just country or farmhouse houses. They add character to kitchens while remaining practical and versatile. This month I’ve been highlighting top kitchen ideas … Read more

Master Bedroom Design Ideas for My New Home

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This compact room serves as our master bedroom. One of the house’s early drawbacks was that the master was small and not directly connected to a bathroom. Many people prefer a true master suite, and originally this house lacked one. It wasn’t obvious how to create a suite without significant changes. The master does sit … Read more