Traditional Landscape design by Philadelphia Architect Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd. I would breathe in the fresh air, lounge in a backyard hammock for an afternoon nap, and—if I could—add an alpaca to the mix. How about you? PS: This is just for fun—dream away and imagine your perfect outdoor retreat.
Faux Peonies // More Sources Above Create a Nancy Meyers–Inspired Coastal Cottage Feeling in Your Home I’ve been told that my style reads a bit like Nancy Meyers meets coastal cottage—and I take that as a compliment. Her films capture a refined, lived-in elegance that feels warm and timeless, and you can recreate that same … Read more
Entry Sources Can you believe it’s finally April? This week a bright shaft of sunlight streamed into our small entryway. After a long winter I almost forget the joy of a room filled with warm light. Seeing it peek in was a surprise and it lifted my spirits. Find paint color details here // Find … Read more
This post is sponsored by Kodak Digitizing Box One of my earliest and most memorable pre-holiday posts wasn’t about decorating or styled photos. It wasn’t a curated Instagram-ready spread. It was a handful of candid shots from a chaotic evening when we were trying to vacuum what we thought was a dead rodent in a … Read more
A tangle of cords on the floor never feels tidy or welcoming. As I continue my quest to give everything in the house a proper place, finding a smart way to hide power strips has been high on my list. I wanted a solution that would conceal cords while still looking attractive in the room—and … Read more
Cozy Weekend – Home Style Saturdays Happy weekend! Somehow Saturday snuck up this week—anyone else feel that way? Long weekends and Monday holidays can really shift the rhythm of the week, but that extra day can be a great chance to slow down and enjoy the season. If you have a little time this weekend, … Read more
Christmas House Tour The photos below are from my 2011 Christmas house tour. Much has changed since then, but I still love sharing these holiday moments. You can find my 2013 Christmas House Tour here (sneak peek above) and photos of the whole house in other posts. . . . . . . . Welcome … Read more
About three years ago we began a few small decorating projects around the house. Progress has been slow—family life, limited time and tight budgets are familiar obstacles. Our tiny powder room was the first room to get painted and declared “finished,” though it’s seen a couple of refreshes since then. These weren’t full-scale renovations with … Read more
I accidentally cut a tiny hydrangea from our bush the other day. I felt guilty at first — it wasn’t on purpose — but I brought the small stem inside and placed it in a little pitcher. Immediately my mood lifted. It looked so sweet and unexpected. Design advice often suggests cutting only long stems … Read more
Kitchen Coffee Station One of the most common questions I receive on The Inspired Room is about where I find the pieces for my kitchen coffee station. “Where do you get all the great supplies for your kitchen coffee station?” Clearly, many of you love coffee—and you’re in good company. You asked, so I put … Read more