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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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Spring Bedroom: Coastal Grandma Style

Spring Bedroom: Coastal Grandma Style I guess I can truly say I am a "Coastal Grandma" now that I'm actually a real Grandma living at the coast! For the past two and a half years now we've lived on an island on the upper NW coast of Washington state. It was always our dream to retire in a little huggable cottage by the sea. Now that we're two years in to...

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Fall + Chalkboards

What’s the perfect foundation for a Fall vignette? How about a chalkboard! Three inspiring examples on The Inspired Room today!

Sep 21, 2012

Plush Velvet Pumpkin Winners!

Did you win? Was it you? Come find out! :-)

Sep 20, 2012

5 Inspiring Ideas from Sarah’s House

I can’t help myself. I’m talking about two things I love today. Decorating and Sarah’s House…..

Sep 19, 2012

Front Door Makeover

Psssttt….I finally painted my front door! Come see?

Sep 18, 2012

12 Freestanding Kitchen Islands

Stainless steel freestanding kitchen island via House and Home Freestanding Kitchen Islands Do you...

Sep 17, 2012

Silver and Gold {Gather}

1. World Market 2. (Similar) 3. West Elm 4. Barn Light Electric 5. High Street Market 6....

Sep 14, 2012

Fall Decorating: Fresh Color Combinations

What are some fresh Fall decorating color schemes for 2012? Come check out these beautiful inspiration pictures!

Sep 12, 2012

Pretty Clutter & Organization {A Kitchen Progress Update!}

Finally, I am sharing an update on my kitchen remodel!! I’m LOVING my kitchen so far, come to The Inspired Room today to see what’s happening and get a peek at some of my organizational ideas and plans!

Sep 11, 2012