Weekend Home Style Ideas: Decor Tips & Inspiration for Saturdays

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Who’s already decorating for fall? Are your pumpkins out yet? Do you have a fall wreath, plaid tablecloths, or cozy pillow covers ready? I’m curious what everyone has started—share your plans or what you’ve already put out. This weekend I’m planning a bit more fall nesting. I’m especially excited to work on the porch because … Read more

Organize a Small Kitchen: Space-Saving Layouts and Smart Storage

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Who loves organizing? Or maybe a better question, who loves an organized space? I promised for a while that I would show more of the inside of our cabinets and drawers. Today I’m sharing before-and-after photos of four kitchen areas that weren’t working well and the practical solutions we used to improve them, featuring storage … Read more

Coastal Cottage Video Tour: 2013 Blog Cabin Walkthrough

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The Inspired Room features videos in partnership with Scripps Network. The tour will play after a brief commercial. (I’m working on preventing autoplay, but you can mute the video if needed.) For a house lover like me, snooping through well‑designed homes is a delightful hobby. I don’t watch much TV, but I do enjoy home … Read more

My Christmas Mantel Featured in Cottages & Bungalows Magazine

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A few months ago I was going about my day when I received an unexpected email from Cottages & Bungalows magazine. I still can’t believe it—they wanted to feature my easy Christmas mantel! It was from a previous year, and although it wasn’t the image on their cover, I was thrilled and immediately said yes. … Read more

Printable Christmas Gift Tags and Wrapping Paper Templates

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Download at Oana Befort It’s hard to believe, but there are only two weeks until Christmas. If you’re anything like me, gifts may still be on your to-do list. To make wrapping and gifting easier and more personal, I’ve gathered a selection of beautiful, free printable gift tags, wraps, and related printables. They are simple … Read more

Seabrook Shingle-Style Beach House Tour: Coastal Architecture Peek

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Have you ever had a dream house that you just couldn’t get out of your head, one that you instantly connected with? This shingled coastal home in Seabrook on the Washington coast is mine—well, not literally mine, but it feels like the perfect dream house. It was even on the market at one point, so … Read more

Vegan Home-Cooked Recipes: Delicious Meals You Can Make Today

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I’m probably in the minority, but during the three months of quarantine we cooked every single meal at home. We only ordered takeout once—my husband picked up four pints of Salt & Straw ice cream and we enjoyed every spoonful. If you’re cooking at home more these days or looking for healthy recipe ideas, this … Read more

How Living Rooms Have Evolved: Trends, Design & Function Today

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Today my living room is eclectic; tomorrow it might be all white. Some days it becomes an occasional dining area. Around my house you never really know — but one thing is constant: it’s always changing. About a year ago I realized the space wasn’t living up to its potential. It was mostly a passage … Read more

Redecorating and Reorganizing: Fresh Ideas to Transform Your Space

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redecorate and organize   WWe’re in the thick of a major house project right now: new hardwood floors are on the way, and we’re using the opportunity to redecorate and get organized. If you follow me on social media you’ve probably seen the nonstop updates—photos at all hours documenting the chaos and progress. It feels … Read more

Fabulous Kitchen Ideas to Inspire Your Next Remodel

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OH!I absolutely adore this kitchen. Those blue polka dot chairs are delightfully unexpected and add a playful touch to the space. The image originally appeared on House of Turquoise and comes from designer Tobi Fairley’s feature. It’s a great example of mixing bold pattern with classic kitchen elements to create a warm, inviting, and stylish … Read more