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Welcoming Summer to Our Home

I am so looking forward to the simple pleasures of this season. Summer has become one of my favorite times of year ever since we moved here. The weather is just right for us—not too hot, but with plenty of sunshine—and it’s perfect for all of our little staycation...

Our NW Coastal Woodland Cottage Backyard: Progress + Challenges

Progress in our coastal woodland cottage backyard We're entering our fifth summer here. How can that even be? I had to count it four times on my hand, and it still doesn't feel right! Somehow time has flown by. I still feel like there's so much to be done, so I'm glad...

Our Coastal Cottage Lighting Sources: Every Light in Our Home

One of my most asked questions is where I get the lights in our home, so today I’m sharing a full roundup of the lighting throughout our home and the Tiny Cottage (at least the ones I’m able to source!). Most of these are the exact fixtures we have, and a few are...

Puttering Diaries: The First Week of May

I recently ran across one of my early blog posts where I wrote about puttering, probably for the first time. That post was 19 years ago. HOW? I can't even believe I've been blogging that long. Here's what I wrote at the start of that post: After 21 years together, my...

Paint Colors in Our Coastal Cottage (Benjamin Moore & Sherwin-Williams)

One of the questions I’m asked most often is about the paint colors in my home. Today I’m finally sharing an updated roundup of all the paint colors throughout our house (so far!). Before I share the colors, one important note: Before committing to any paint color, I...

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How to Style Open Shelving in a Kitchen (+ secret ingredients to add to the mix!)

Styling shelves can feel daunting, but it can be fun and less stressful when you know a few designer secrets for selecting the right items and how to style them. Here are some of my favorite tried and true tips for selecting items to display and how to style open shelving in a kitchen (or anywhere!).

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Fall Nesting {Pretty Mugs & Fancy Coffee Station}

One of my most favorite things about Fall, besides wearing boots and sweaters, is drinking a cup...

Sep 18, 2013

5 Designer Secrets {Cozy Dining Room}

Designer Katie Rosenfeld (Michael J. Lee Photography) Welcome to Day Two of my 31 Days of Falling...

Sep 17, 2013

{Falling For Fall: Day One} The Evolution of Autumn

Fall inspiration and natural decorating images from BHG Welcome to the...

Sep 16, 2013

Fall Nesting Link Party!

It's Fall Nesting party time! Do you have a Fall project, Fall-ified room or even have your own...

Sep 16, 2013

New Pea Gravel Patio Project! & Backyard Inspiration

Decatur, Ga. Photo: Robert Rausch for The New York Times At the beginning of the summer, I talked...

Sep 15, 2013

Coastal Cottage House Video Tour {2013 Blog Cabin}

The Inspired Room features videos in partnership with Scripps Network. The tour will come on after...

Sep 12, 2013

{The Home Inspiration Notebook} 7 Tips for Planning a Kitchen Remodel

After my recent post on elements I love in a kitchen, many of you asked questions about the...

Sep 11, 2013

Tufted Ottoman for the Family Room

So I am in EXTREME fall nesting mode (as will soon be abundantly evident when I start my annual...

Sep 9, 2013

Fall Favorites {Fall Mantel}

Impossibly soft. Irresistibly squishy. Delightfully textural. A yearly fall favorite. Perfect for...

Sep 6, 2013

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