We’re spending more time at home these days and making good use of it. Lately we’ve been moving furniture between rooms, swapping curtains for lighter spring fabrics, rearranging artwork, decluttering and organizing linens, and painting where needed. With Seattle’s stay-at-home order extended, there’s even more time to tackle projects—something I’m taking in stride and enjoying. … Read more

    1. Ikat Pillow  2. Paint Chip Placemats   3. Star Spangled Spatula   4. Nautical Stamps  5. Whale Tongs  6. Nautical Beach Towel  7. Beach Chair . . . Ilove shopping for fun finds for my home. I’m always searching for well-designed online shops that offer unique, modern products, and over the years I’ve become a big fan of … Read more

Are you planning a pink, blue, green, or classic red Christmas this year? Will your holiday palette coordinate with your everyday decor, or will it be a bold departure? Do you find it difficult to move away from traditional green and red, or are you ready to try something fresh and unexpected? I won’t be … Read more

Today is the day — welcome to the online launch party for Love the Home You Have! The book is officially released, and it feels wonderful to share this project after two years of planning, outlining, and collaborating with a talented team. This book has been a major part of my life, and I’m thrilled … Read more

My son loves collecting small keepsakes and treasures. We often take slow walks through the neighborhood, hand in hand, hunting for interesting finds. Pine cones, bottle caps, pretty rocks and colorful leaves all make the list. Those walks are some of my favorite moments — a simple way to explore together and notice little things. … Read more

Inspiration image source Photo credit Matthew Millman Happy news — we’re planning several new projects for our home this year. I’ve delayed major updates in a few key spaces because I wanted to be sure that when we did make changes they would truly reflect our style. Over the years I’ve imagined a lot of … Read more

This post is in partnership with World Market Can you believe Mother’s Day is only a couple of weeks away? What are your plans? My family loves making breakfast together, and we often host a holiday brunch. We had a family brunch on Easter and we’ll do another for Mother’s Day, though we happily enjoy … Read more

Here are four ways you can begin to design a home you love! 1. Define your design standards. Instead of letting perfectionism, comparison, or unrealistic expectations dictate how your home looks, create design standards that fit your life. Decide what matters most to you—comfort, simplicity, color, function—and write it down. Keep your list somewhere visible, … Read more

Hello friends — happy Saturday! Welcome to this week’s Home Style Saturdays, a collection of fresh inspiration for your home and seasonal decorating. Recent posts on The Inspired Room: New Bathroom Faucets + Makeover in a Month Update Shingle Style Beach House Tour — Seabrook Coastal Dream House Tour – Upper Levels Seabrook Beach Houses … Read more

Hey friends! Happy Saturday to you — and to me! I wanted to pop in with the best news I’ve had in a while: the round window is installed and it looks fantastic. Please excuse the imperfect photos; the space is still a bit of a construction zone and there’s more trim and paint to … Read more