Sources: Wicker trunk // White Lamp by Bed // Rug / Blue and White Chinoiserie Lamp by Teal Chair // Ruffle Striped Pillow on Chair // Similar Teal Chair This post is in partnership with Wayfair Each January I set aside time to refresh and improve our bedroom with small, practical updates. This year my … Read more

BHG I am not a fussy decorator. I appreciate well-made, secondhand pieces and thoughtful details, but when it comes to displaying accessories and decor around the home I prefer things to be simple, practical, and unfussy. If a vignette looks like it took hours of staging, that’s not for me. I like arrangements that feel … Read more

Modern Farmhouse – John Marshall Custom Homes via Hooked on Houses So here’s something I haven’t shared until now: we almost bought an alpaca farm. It isn’t an old story — this was about a year and a half ago. I hesitated to tell it because I had just finished a book about moving into … Read more

This post is in partnership with Napoleon Fireplaces As someone who loves decorating, I enjoy spotting potential in a home. I’m always imagining new projects and small changes that could improve our living space. It’s how I think and create. Ultimately, what I want most from our home isn’t more stuff or constant updates. It’s … Read more

Pleated Lampshade (see more pleated lampshades here) Do you feel the winter blues? January can be a challenge—short, gray days and cold, damp weather make it hard to stay upbeat. Living in our coastal corner of the Pacific Northwest isn’t as harsh as winters in other parts of the country, and I’m grateful for that, … Read more

I used to pass this charming carriage house–style garage frequently when I lived in Portland, and for some reason I never shared it here before. Its proportions and details are so thoughtfully composed that it feels more like a tiny cottage than a typical garage. With its barn-style doors, simple trim, and welcoming scale, this … Read more

Moving always takes more out of me than I expect, especially when remodeling is involved. Our family has moved many times, and each time I promise it will be the last. My ultimate dream for a home is one I can settle into and live in forever. In the three years we’ve lived here, small … Read more

This post is in partnership with Behr Before I share my new bedroom paint color, a quick note: I’m hosting a Color Clinic with Behr Paint this Thursday, March 15 from Noon–3pm EST (9am–Noon PST). I’ll be answering paint questions on Facebook on The Inspired Room and Behr’s pages—hope you’ll stop by and say hello! … Read more

Cove Interiors / BGD Architects / via House of Turquoise My new house is asking for plants. I don’t plan on creating a jungle, but greenery will definitely play a big role in the décor. I’ve always been drawn to elements of British Colonial style, and one of the features I love most is how … Read more

Chair // Rug // Lamps // Bamboo Shades // Brass Lamp Cordless lamps are one of my favorite home inventions. They provide a soft, warm glow wherever you need light without relying on a nearby outlet or leaving a cord dangling. Their versatility makes them useful in almost every room. I use cordless lamps throughout … Read more