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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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A New Striped Summer Kitchen Cafe Curtain (and How I Hang it in My Kitchen Island Barstool Nook!)

I hung a new kitchen cafe curtain last week and I love it! This is our first summer here in this home after our renovation so I am finally getting to do the things I dreamed about last summer when our kitchen was torn apart....swapping out simple accessories for the seasons. This new cafe curtain is light and airy and the ticking pattern and palette feels...

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DIY Place Cards

Hi all! This is Michaela from Michaela Noelle Designs and I'm thrilled to be here at The Inspired...

Aug 6, 2013

Ditto DIY Projects {August}

Wow, can you believe it is a few days into August already? I'm so glad my son doesn't start school...

Aug 5, 2013

Better Homes & Gardens Magazine {Photoshoot of my Kitchen!!!!}

Better Homes & Gardens photoshoot

Aug 2, 2013

Out & About: July

2 Favorite Pins (above & below) via: Heather A Wilson Architect My Favorite Project in...

Jul 31, 2013

IKEA Ektorp White Slipcovered Chair {New in the Family Room}

Idid some rearranging of chairs at my house (yes, again) and as a result, there was an awkward and...

Jul 30, 2013

Small Bedroom Ideas

Lonny Small bedroom ideas 1. Step up the drama. Go against the norm for small bedrooms and don't...

Jul 29, 2013

Delicious Salad Recipe with Roasted Chickpeas {Our Summer Fave!}

Our favorite summer salad!

Jul 26, 2013

An Adorable Studio Apartment Tour & An Announcement

This adorable studio apartment is the home where one of my daughter's friends and fellow interior...

Jul 24, 2013

{Easy DIY} No Sew Embellished IKEA Curtain Panels

Remember awhile back when I got my new bamboo shades for the family room? Well, I STILL love them....

Jul 23, 2013

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