It feels like it’s been ages since I last updated you on our kitchen progress. If you were wondering whether you missed the reveal, you didn’t. The kitchen is essentially finished; I’m just waiting for a few final touches. I hope those will be complete in the next couple of weeks so I can do … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
After the chaos of Monday, I had a quiet, tender moment with my son this morning. I sat by him as he woke, watching his long eyelashes flutter open, his rosebud lips, fair skin and the curly mop at the top of his head. He reached slowly for my hand — angelic and sweet. While … Read more