FAQ: Where Did You Get That? — Proven Sources and Tips

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Today I wanted to share a quick update answering some of the most common questions I get about pieces in our home. I can’t cover everything in one post, but here are answers for many of the items people ask about regularly. One of the most-asked-about pieces is our leather sofa. We bought it about … Read more

Fall Backyard Update: Completing the Pea Gravel Patio Project

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A few weeks ago I shared our plans for a new pea gravel patio, along with some inspiration photos. Fall felt like the perfect season for a backyard project, and I’m excited to show the progress we’ve already made. When we bought our house four years ago it was newly built with almost no landscaping—especially … Read more

10 Creative Ways to Spark Christmas Inspiration

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IIs it really just two weeks until Thanksgiving and a little over six weeks until Christmas? The holidays have a way of sneaking up quickly. To get into a festive mood, here are the simple, enjoyable steps I follow each year: 1. Start listening to holiday music. This never fails to lift my spirits and … Read more

New Sentimental Holiday Fashion Ideas for Cozy Celebrations

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Do you find yourself changing your holiday decorating theme every year? I tend to keep a consistent look, and for years now I’ve called our style “forest and sea.” It still fits. I refresh the overall display by adding a few new pieces each season to complement the sentimental items we always keep. This post … Read more

Home Décor Coloring Book for Adults: Stylish Designs to Display

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Calling all home decor lovers — and I’m guessing most of us are! I have exciting news about my coloring book: Amazon will be releasing The Inspired Room adult coloring book early. If you pre-ordered or order now, you may receive it as soon as next week. I’m thrilled to share it with you. This … Read more

Owl Crisis: How to Help Affected Owls and Protect Their Habitat

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So, I’m not really into owls. Mostly they kind of scare me. That said, I’m not strictly anti-owl. When I spotted a little owl-shaped cup at the Seattle Goodwill for $1.99, I picked it up—thinking it would make a charming pencil holder. Right after that thrift stop I wandered into Anthropologie and noticed an owl … Read more

How I Reimagined My Living Room—Plus Where My Blue Glass Lamp Now Sits

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Sources: Blue rug // Blue glass lamp // White Chair Slipcovers / Drop leaf wood table in corner Shopping for new pieces online or in stores is fun—especially when you’re thinking about fall decorating or making your home cozier for winter. But rearranging what you already own can be just as rewarding, and often more … Read more

10 Design Ideas to Jumpstart Your New Year Resolutions

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Oh, hi there! I’m wrapping up plans for my new fitness room (not quite finished yet). I’m hoping to get into better shape in that space — at least that’s the plan. Are you relieved the holidays are over? I know today will be a challenge for my son (and anyone who interacts with him) … Read more

Effortless Entertaining Ideas for Stress-Free Gatherings

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Please welcome my friend Kimba of A Soft Place to Land. I was fortunate to meet her at Blissdom—she is every bit as warm and genuine in person as she is on her blog. Enjoy her practical tips for easy entertaining! Do you love to entertain at home, or does hosting make you anxious as … Read more