I have always dreamed of living on Martha’s Vineyard, even though I haven’t had the chance to visit. I came across this charming Martha’s Vineyard home in New England Home and gathered a few practical ideas worth sharing. These takeaways are great for sparking creative ways to bring similar looks into your own home without … Read more

It’s that moment of year I always look forward to. Don’t worry if the end of summer makes you anxious—there’s still time to enjoy warm days—but I love this gentle shift toward autumn. It has become a small pre-Fall ritual in our home. Can you see them on the entry table? My plush pumpkins are … Read more

This post is in partnership with Walmart Winter, spring, summer or fall—where would you choose to live year‑round? For me, living near water is always the answer. Decorating in a lakeside or seaside style makes any space feel calm and welcoming, and it’s a look you can create no matter where you live. Sources: 1 … Read more

Hi friends! I’m Courtney (Melissa’s daughter) and I’m excited to share some big news. Many of you have followed The Inspired Room for years and have been so kind to our family, and some of you have followed my own Instagram as well. Today I’m sharing a life update and a new chapter for our … Read more

via my Apartment Guide living room design picks 2011 II love designing rooms and imagining how different elements come together. I enjoy browsing magazines and Pinterest for ideas, but eventually you need to decide what your own style will be. You can look at pictures all day and collect countless ideas, but not every option … Read more

Striped Gray Ruffle Duvet Cover + Shams // Wall Sconce // Similar Grain Sack Blue Stripe Pillow // Blue Floral Coverlet // Cane Bed // Blue and White Bowls on Wall It’s getting a bit chilly here on our small island, so I’ve started a few updates in our “winter cottage bedroom.” You might find … Read more

Source: Small Round Mirror We’re in the middle of a small entry refresh. After a renovation mishap where the painters used the wrong trim formula, we decided to repaint all the trim ourselves. It’s taken longer than expected, but once the trim is done we can move on to the more enjoyable finishing touches. For … Read more

HHello, friends! Thanks for your patience while I’ve been juggling extra projects and haven’t posted as often as I’d like. Life has been a little busier than usual, but I’m excited to share a quick update on what I’ve been working on. (If you missed my post about creating continuity in your home decor, you … Read more

via Hil’s Blog This post is for you, fellow bloggers and bloggers-to-be. This will be a bit long and somewhat rambling, but my sense is this: Blogging is changing. If we want to succeed, we need to learn how to adapt. When I started blogging four and a half years ago, the community felt smaller. … Read more

We’re heading into summer here on the coast, and I couldn’t be more pleased. I’ve long loved fall, but over the past few years summer has risen to nearly the same place in my heart. Each season brings its own joys. Coastal Washington summers are especially kind—warm sun balanced by a cool breeze off the … Read more