Hey friends! I finally have a home and life update to share, following my earlier post about a big dream coming true for us. This is part one of the story, so grab a cup of coffee or tea and get cozy—there’s a lot to tell. If you want the news right away: we are … Read more

Find part one of this post Staircases & Big Steps here. In 2009 we took a big step of faith, leaving what we hoped would be our “forever” home in Portland to move to a small town in Washington and start a church. The Inspired Room began modestly eight years earlier in our 1930s English … Read more

Navy Scalloped Tray Basket Source // Other Above Sources “A place for everything and everything in its place” is my mission this year, inspired by simple projects I started last season that I hadn’t yet shared. I began organizing these cabinets last fall as part of a cozy home challenge with HomeBody Gathering Place, and … Read more

Happy Easter, friend! I wanted to share a few favorite recipes we love to make for holidays and gatherings, including some we’ll be preparing this weekend. We try to eat healthily most of the time, but we also enjoy making special treats as part of our traditions. If you follow a dairy-free or gluten-free diet, … Read more

Hello, friends! It’s been a while since I shared a Life Lately update. So much is happening around our home these days that it can be hard to keep up, but these posts are a lovely way to remember the little and big moments that make life feel full. Today I’ll recap our recent trip … Read more

Do you know about air plants? Air plants don’t need soil or planting—you simply place them in a container or on a decorative object. That’s really all it takes. They do, however, appreciate occasional misting or soaking to stay hydrated and healthy. One of the best things about air plants is how versatile they are. … Read more

I decided to start decorating for the holidays a little early this year. It felt like a simple way to lift our spirits and make the season feel special. We mostly reuse the same pieces each year — a few garlands and wreaths, some small evergreen trees, paper snowflakes and little holiday houses — and … Read more

If you’ve followed my blog for a while or read Love the Home You Have, you already know I’m a daydreamer who believes in fairytales—especially when it comes to homes and happily-ever-afters. I enjoy imagining storybook settings and bringing those visions to life in little illustrated scenes. That sense of whimsy led me to create … Read more

I visited my daughters in Seattle yesterday for a girls’ day out — we got our nails done and stopped for lunch. During our break I received a message from my friend Ann Voskamp who had just noticed that my book, Love the Home You Have, appeared on the New York Times Best Sellers list. … Read more

Studio McGee Are you ready to declutter and get organized in 2017? I haven’t taken down my Christmas decor yet, but I’m eager to start putting things away so I can begin the year with a clean slate. There are a few areas of the home I plan to tackle right away to jump-start the … Read more