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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 Make Your Home a Cozy Sanctuary for Fall & Winter

As the days grow shorter and cooler, our homes begin to take on new significance. Fall and winter are seasons that draw us inward. They become our shelter in the storms — a true sanctuary. But how do you design a home that will feel as good as it looks?

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White Painted Wood Bookcase: Before & After

Don't you love how paint can transform just about anything? I mentioned a couple of days ago in...

Oct 14, 2020

13 Household Gadgets I Love + Amazon Prime Day Sales

Sooo has anyone else been shopping online more than ever lately, or just me? Ha! From our...

Oct 13, 2020

Inspired By: Built-In Bookcases

Bookcases make a room so charming, don't you think? I love how they make a space feel like a cozy...

Oct 12, 2020

Home Style Saturdays

Happy weekend! Recent Posts on The Inspired Room: Tour the 2020 Southern Living Idea House Fall...

Oct 10, 2020

Tour the 2020 Southern Living Idea House

Have you seen the new 2020 Southern Living Idea House? It's so beautiful! Lauren Liess always does...

Oct 8, 2020

Fall Kitchen Accessories

Even though I'm holding onto summer weather as long as I can here in Seattle, I am getting into...

Oct 7, 2020

Home Style Saturdays

Happy weekend, friends! Recent Posts on The Inspired Room: The Most Regrettable Decorating Mistake...

Oct 3, 2020

The Best Gluten-Free Dutch Baby Recipe

Want something yummy to make for brunch this weekend? We’ve been making Dutch Babies as our...

Oct 2, 2020

The Most Regrettable Decorating Mistake You Can Make

There are plenty of opportunities to make mistakes in life. And yes, many that *could* be made...

Sep 29, 2020

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