I have some news at the end of this post, so don’t miss it! 🙂 Slowly but surely, I’ve been making steady progress on my office. Recently I added a flea market rattan bookshelf that I absolutely love. I also brought in the Alex drawer system from IKEA, which I finally organized and have been … Read more

Pillows are one of my favorite decorating accessories. But how do you choose decorative pillows that look cohesive and beautiful together? Below I share practical designer tips I use at home to select pillows that coordinate, save money, reduce clutter, and create a relaxed, cohesive look for every season. Many people find pillows challenging—too many, … Read more

The weekend has started beautifully with warm sunshine and time spent in the garden. I’m excited to share some outdoor updates soon—weather permitting. Here’s hoping for clear skies! How are you spending this holiday weekend?

Sarah Richardson Design | Stacey Brandford Photography I spent some time this weekend thinking about simple ways to make a home feel cozier and more welcoming for fall. Your house doesn’t need to be dressed in traditional fall colors or covered in plaid to feel seasonal. You don’t have to fill every corner with corn … Read more

1) Wallpaper 2) A Warm Fireplace 3) Cozy Curtains 4) Layered Bedding 5) Dark Walls These bedrooms are all so cozy! What word would you use to describe your bedroom right now? Decor Inspiration: Creating a cozy bedroom starts with thoughtful choices that add warmth, texture and personality. Wallpaper can add pattern and depth without … Read more

Coastal Living After creating a northwest coastal-inspired winter front door display, I began searching for more beach-themed Christmas décor ideas online. Coastal Living offered plenty of elegant and whimsical inspiration for a coastal holiday aesthetic. One standout idea is a themed tree with an unexpected topper. A mermaid tree topper is playful and eye-catching—perfect if … Read more

Dear blogging friends, many are facing heartbreaking loss following the recent earthquake in Haiti. At the same time, I want to share news about a close blogging friend and longtime sponsor of The Inspired Room, Gina from Feather Your Nest, who recently suffered a personal tragedy. Last week she lost her husband Michael unexpectedly. He … Read more

Sources: Scallop Basket // Ceiling Lantern // Brighter Blue Hydrangeas // Grey Blue Hydrangeas // Faux White Flower Branches // Door color: Wythe Blue Benjamin Moore Many readers ask about the hydrangeas I use around the house and hope they’re faux so they can easily replicate the look. While most of our bouquets come from … Read more

Muskoka Living If you read my last Life Lately post, you might recall that over the Christmas break we placed our TV on a console table in front of the living room fireplace. A few readers asked about that setup, so this article is a response to those questions. In most of the homes we’ve … Read more

One of the first room updates we completed in this house was our son’s bathroom, which also serves our daughters and guests. For that initial project we avoided big messes like replacing counters or repainting cabinets. Instead we added a DIY board-and-batten wall, a cheerful coat of paint, a faux tin tile backsplash that’s still … Read more