 Around the House – 4th of July
I was just uploading some phone photos from the 4th of July and thought I might was well share them on the blog for the memories, you know? This shot of Jack in the Dutch door was spontaneous, he used to be so hesitant to jump up on the door but he does it all […]
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 Bookcases Designs for the Home or Office
Sure books are slowly becoming second to the hand-held devices that can store literally volumes of your favorite authors’ works but for those who have not gone tech, you may need one of there. So here are 30 of the most unique and unusual bookcases that made our list of outstanding looking designs and styles ... Read More about Bookcases Designs for the Home or Office
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That's In-tents: 10 Indoor Camping Ideas
It’s been said that necessity is the mother of invention, and with ever-shrinking budgets and little time for vacations, sometimes we need to get creative when it comes to an occasional three-day weekend or odd day off. The term “glamping” has been used to describe the act of camping with added luxuries instead of just ... Read More about That’s In-tents: 10 Indoor Camping Ideas
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Inspired By: A Nantucket Style Home
Hope you’re enjoying the holiday weekend (if you’re in the US!), friends! Find more images and details at New England Home Rowland, Milton Rowland & AssociatesInterior design: Suzanne KaslerBuilder: Lindsay Custom Builders
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Happy 4th + Home Style Saturdays
Happy 4th from my family to yours! Enjoy the inspiration in today’s Home Style Saturdays! The Inspired Room | How to Have a Happier Home Designthusiasm | Made in USA Modern Farmhouse Furniture: Shopping Guide On Sutton Place | Round Coffee Table Ideas Shabbyfufu | English Country Decor Home Tour Southern Hospitality | Sparkling Watermelon […]
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How I Radically Improved My Health + Home
Making simple changes in our home, one step at a time, is how I radically changed my life and my family’s life. I feel better than ever! Our family has seen so many health improvements over the years through changes we've made for a toxin-free home. I’m so glad that we kicked toxins out and […]
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Finding Clarity: 10 Pieces of Perfectly Clear Furniture
There’s just something unexpected about a clear piece of furniture. We’re so used to opaque objects, materials and patterns competing for our attention that a little clarity is louder than any color could ever hope to be. So, today’s roundup includes ten pieces of perfectly clear furniture; be it glass, acrylic, simple or complex, it’s ... Read More about Finding Clarity: 10 Pieces of Perfectly Clear Furniture
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12 Stylish Headboard Ideas to Improve Your Bedroom Design
Are you looking to revamp and redecorate a bit in your bedroom? One place to look before your design to accent and re-style completely is the headboard, whether it’s a switch or a basic addition, you’d be surprising what one of these beauties can do to the space. It becomes a functional piece of art ... Read More about 12 Stylish Headboard Ideas to Improve Your Bedroom Design
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Life Lately + A Peek at Our Office
With our “empty nest” being almost full again, I’ve been savoring the time we have with our kids here at home. I know it won’t last forever. You might recall that Courtney moved home a few months ago for a season, and then our college freshman Luke had to return from the dorms to finish […]
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Meet Pearl (+ Home Style Saturdays)
I‘ve been spending a lot of time outside enjoying my garden, but it still makes me happy to see my indoor plants thriving. My fiddle leaf Phil is still going strong, you've met him before …but I don’t think I’ve introduced you to this gal, yet? Meet Pearl…one of the newest members of our family. […]
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Outdoor Rug Roundup
Just like indoor rooms, outdoor spaces can be decorated with pretty rugs, too! An outdoor rug can revive a tired patio or deck and bring your whole space together. You can also use many outdoor rugs inside, they are durable options for high traffic areas such as entryways and kitchens. One of my most frequently […]
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Home Style Saturdays
Hi friends! I hope you enjoy the inspiration in this week’s Home Style Saturdays! On Sutton Place | Decorating With the Rule of Three Shabbyfufu | Hosting A Beautiful Affordable Wedding Reception At Home Southern Hospitality | Screen Porch & Patio Ideas StoneGable | Best Living Room Decorating Ideas The Inspired Room | Flower Foraging & […]
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Bathroom Vanity Cabinets Perfect For Your Home
Bathrooms have historically been an area that’s hidden away rather than highlighted. However, modern design trends are encouraging homeowners to create a luxe, spa-like experience in their bathroom, shifting the focus to this oft-overlooked area. Choosing the right bathroom vanity cabinets is a must when doing a bathroom remodel. Here are some of the most ... Read More about Bathroom Vanity Cabinets Perfect For Your Home
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Best Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe (With Chocolate Chips + Walnuts)
Anyone else baking more often these past few months? Maybe the baking will slow down around here now that summer is beginning. But we’ve actually enjoyed cooking and baking more than ever. Last week I shared The Best Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies. Today I wanted to share my recipe for gluten-free banana bread! I’ve […]
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Summer Decorating Inspiration
With summer officially beginning in just a few days, I’m making the usual seasonal swaps around the house. I’m ready for lighter fabrics, a summery color palette, more flowers and natural seasonal elements. I’ve also been thinking about our family’s needs going forward. There are still so many unknowns. But staying home for the past […]
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Improve Your Home with Modern Home Sauna Design Ideas
Health Benefits with Home Sauna Designs In case you need a home sauna design idea, you can take a look at our selection an choose the perfect piece for your home. When choosing a home sauna you need to take in consideration several factors such as features, design and first of all, how many people ... Read More about Improve Your Home with Modern Home Sauna Design Ideas
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Home Style Saturdays
Hi friends! I hope you enjoy the inspiration in this week’s Home Style Saturdays! Recent posts on The Inspired Room: My New Glass Lamp + Coastal Cottage Living Room Neighborhood Walk in Queen Anne, Seattle (Drive By) Shabbyfufu | The Art of Arranging Peonies Southern Hospitality | Craftsman Style Lake Home Tour StoneGable | How to […]
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New Glass Lamp + Coastal Cottage Living Room
Can you believe we are nearing the first day of summer? It’s time for our summer house :). A few weeks ago we got a pretty new seaglass-colored lamp for the living room! It was a gift to myself haha. It reminds me a little bit of the DIY lamp I made years ago. Anyone […]
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7 Ways to Make a Room Look Bigger in Your Home
Whether you're in a small apartment or a big villa, there's always the need to have a spacious home. It's just nice to live in and makes your place feel more welcoming. A cramped space not only looks aesthetically unpleasing, but it can also affect your well-being making you feel stressed and irritable. If you ... Read More about 7 Ways to Make a Room Look Bigger in Your Home
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10 Clever Floor Cushions Worth Curling Up On
Around various holidays and special occasions when scores of friends and family fill our homes for communal meals and general merriment, we can rarely find enough seating to suit everyone. Sure, we might pull a few side chairs together to give everyone a place to sit for a meal and a toast, but once everyone ... Read More about 10 Clever Floor Cushions Worth Curling Up On
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Neighborhood Walk in Queen Anne, Seattle {Drive By}
As promised, I’m finally back today to share photos from our walk a couple of weeks ago around the lovely Queen Anne neighborhood in Seattle. It’s always refreshing to get outside on a pretty day, of course, but with our quarantined life (three months in now) we savor little outings like this more than ever. […]
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Home Style Saturdays
Hi friends! I hope you enjoy the inspiration in this week’s Home Style Saturdays! Southern Hospitality | Choosing Artwork for Your Home StoneGable | Pottery Barn Inspired Rope Wrapped Candleholder DIY The Inspired Room | New Outdoor Wall Lantern + Styling Ideas Designthusiasm | Cheerful Patio Ideas for Relaxing at Home On Sutton Place | Happy Father’s […]
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The Best Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gluten-free + vegan chocolate chunk cookies with walnuts One of our indulgences during this quarantine has been baking cookies. I’m gluten-free and have found that many of my old stand-by treats don’t quite taste the same. That’s good in that we don’t eat many treats, but sometimes you just want a little something really yummy, […]
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Decorating + Entertaining Ideas: Home Style Saturdays
Neighborhood strolls are good for the soul! My kids and I took the nicest little walk around a nearby neighborhood yesterday. I took tons of photos of the pretty houses and gardens we saw, so I’ll share more here this week. I hope you all have a great weekend! Recent Posts on The Inspired Room: […]
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Simple Healthy Recipes to Make At Home (Vegan!)
I‘m sure we are probably in the minority, but we’ve literally cooked every single meal at home for the entire three months we’ve been quarantined. Not even any take out! Actually, I take that back. We did order something to go once, in a moment of weakness when my husband wanted ice cream, lol! He […]
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My New Outdoor Wall Lantern + Styling Ideas
Who knew that having a little bunny holding a candle in a lantern by my front door could spark so much joy?! Oh, well, let’s be honest. I did. Simple joys are my favorite thing. Now more than ever, I think, I’m appreciating the little things I can do to amuse myself :). I got […]
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15 Little Life Updates + Home Style Saturdays
Hello, friends! Happy Saturday to you, I hope you’re well! A few happenings lately at our house: I spent lots of time curled up by the fireplace writing an upcoming book! Enjoyed sharing my daily coffee ritual on my Instagram stories Even though we haven’t been going anywhere, FaceTime, Marco Polo and Zoom have been […]
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EXPLORE TWELVE AMAZING REMODELING IDEAS FOR YOUR MASTER BEDROOM
Quarantine has become the most annoying word for people right now. The majority of people are finding ways to spend their time efficiently, but not many individuals have succeeded yet. The most famous dialogue from Tony Stark, "Sorry, the earth is closed today," is not funny anymore. It is an entire mood now, which is ... Read More about EXPLORE TWELVE AMAZING REMODELING IDEAS FOR YOUR MASTER BEDROOM
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Make Your Home Your Favorite Summer Vacation Spot
I‘m a homebody through and through but I still love to getaway from it all now and then! My ideal vacation is always a quaint hotel somewhere in a charming town. Add in a quiet cozy room with fluffy bedding, books piled high, good food and coastal air? I’m there. Of course you all know […]
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Carefree Cottage: Summer Decorating Inspiration
Our home is feeling more and more like a carefree summer cottage. That vibe makes me happy. But I love so many styles that I have always had a hard time narrowing down which is my favorite. Do you struggle with that, too? It’s fun to try different looks and combinations and watch your home […]
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Home Style Saturdays
It’s been a very full week around here (hence the lack of blog posts!). In case you missed it, yesterday afternoon I shared a new blog post, How to Choose Art for Your Home + Favorite Art Sources! I showed the new ship painting I hung in my kitchen and some other paintings I ordered […]
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How to Choose Art for Your Home + Favorite Art Sources
Art can speak to your heart and tell your family’s story! Find some of my favorite art sources in today’s post. I‘ve collected special pieces of art for my home for many years. I am very in tune with how I feel in my surroundings, so more often than not I prefer to have art […]
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10 Cool Wine Rack Designs
There’s nothing quite like the perfect glass of earthy red or crisp white at the end of a long, long week. When wine doesn’t last long enough after bringing it home to warrant actual wine storage, a simpler option awaits: the wine rack. Today’s roundup offers a few variations on the theme, from an industrial, ... Read More about 10 Cool Wine Rack Designs
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Six Interesting Modern Wine Racks
Few things take the edge off like a great glass of wine, particularly during a season that can, at times, leave us feeling more jittery than jolly. The perfect bottle of vino can make a holiday celebration that much sweeter, so adequate storage is key when you’re stocking up on reds and whites to last ... Read More about Six Interesting Modern Wine Racks
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Best Affordable Mattresses – What Makes A Quality Mattress?
If you’re in the market for a new mattress, it’s important to do some research before making a purchase. There are so many models out there that it can be hard to find the perfect one for you. Getting a good night’s sleep can have incredible benefits on various aspects of your life. Without a ... Read More about Best Affordable Mattresses – What Makes A Quality Mattress?
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Sunny Weekend + Home Style Saturdays
Hi friends, happy weekend! Our plans for this weekend are to spend as much time outside as possible! It has been warm and sunny in Seattle and it is glorious! I hope you’re doing well, I think of you all often and know this has been such a hard season for so many. I hope […]
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Security Doors For Your New Home
Insecurity is on the rise these days and many homeowners are taking protective measures to keep their properties safe. If you value your family and the place they dwell in, choose the Deniz door from Sur Security. It is a durable piece that is not affected by traffic, pets, or bad weather. The security entryway won’t ... Read More about Security Doors For Your New Home
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30 Ideas For Your New Outdoor Kitchen Design 2020
There is nothing like spending time out of the house when the weather permits. Entertaining outdoors is a great way to spend time with family and friends and you don’t have to go to a fancy resort to be surrounded by the most incredible outdoor indulgences available. Having the right setup can really make a ... Read More about 30 Ideas For Your New Outdoor Kitchen Design 2020
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Flower Foraging + New Gardening Book
Foraging for pretty flowers and greenery in my yard one of my favorite seasonal activities! What’s not to love? Foraging is free, it’s therapeutic and flowers add beauty to a home, without clutter. I just ordered this gardening book for myself for Mother’s day (anyone else buy presents for themselves? Ha!). I’m feeling inspired to […]
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3 Ways to Create a Happy Garden
Fun fact…I have never lived in a home longer than 6 years. I don’t know what the future holds, but the more personal touches we’ve added to this house (inside and outside!) the more I can see us staying here for a long time! I love continuing to build upon the projects we’ve already worked […]
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Favorite Mugs + Coffee Accessories (TIR Coffee Shop)
Happy Monday! Were you around in the early days of blogging when everyone would start their morning with their favorite blogs and a cup of coffee in hand? I loved those days. Maybe people still do that, I don’t know. Do you? Anyway, one of my most FAQ through the years (and particularly on Instagram […]
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Your Ultimate Guide to Choosing Statement Pieces for Your Home
Statement pieces have always been an essential design element at home—whether it’s to inject a little more character, or to spark up a conversation among your guests. However, there’s more to choosing a statement piece than going for the most elaborate chandeliers or ornate mirrors. Beyond making an immediate visual impact in your home, the ... Read More about Your Ultimate Guide to Choosing Statement Pieces for Your Home
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Spring At Home + Home Style Saturdays
We may be staying home, but we have been putting the time to good use around the house! We are busy bees here moving furniture from room to room, standing on ladders switching out curtains for spring, trading out artwork, decluttering and organizing all our linens, painting walls, etc. Seattle just extended its stay at […]
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My All Time Favorite Home Decorating Book + Other Favorites!
It’s rare for me to find a home style book that I love and resonate with every photo, but I have found one that I drool over literally every single page. Trust me, if you like the same style of homes I do, you’ll want this book! Let me give you a peek inside! Of […]
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7 Ideas For Your Home Driveway On A Budget
One stand-out feature of any home is the driveway. A well-designed driveway helps to improve the aesthetic appeal of your property, and it's also one of the most overlooked elements to selling a home. Create a good looking and useable border to match your driveway. Upgrading your driveway offers a wide range of possibilities, and ... Read More about 7 Ideas For Your Home Driveway On A Budget
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Life Lately + My Favorite Pottery Barn Decor Pieces + Sale
Hey friends! Ever since the start of the year I’ve been rearranging furniture. Anyone else? Ha! I was just talking about bringing a piece of furniture to my dining room the other day. (I will share more views of that room as soon as I can snap photos). The urge to spruce up the house […]
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Spring Inspiration: Home Style Saturdays
Happy weekend, friends! Here are a few posts you may have missed recently: Happy Plant Spray for Your Home and Garden Rearranging Furniture and Hanging Plates in My Dining Room My Deck & Patio Refresh and Outdoor Decor Favorites Happier Home: Adding Color to a Neutral Space Enjoy this week’s Home Style Saturdays! Southern Hospitality […]
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How to Make Your Living Space a Better Place to Relax
Here's a fact: it's not always easy to get stuck indoors. There are days when you simply want to bust free and go on an adventure. The problem is, that option isn't always available. There are rainy days, school breaks, and a hundred other reasons that can keep you anchored at home. Fortunately, there is ... Read More about How to Make Your Living Space a Better Place to Relax
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Happy Plant Spray for Your Home + Garden
Calling all plant ladies! Or…plant killers? Lol! Which one are you? I used to think of myself as a plant killer, but these days I feel like I can call myself much more of a true plant lady. Not that I don’t have the occasional plant casualty, I do, but I definitely have more successes […]
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Rearranging Furniture + Hanging Plates in My Dining Room
You know when you should really be setting the table for dinner but suddenly you think about what it would look like to rearrange the furniture in your house? Same. That happened the other day. I’ve hung many plate walls over the years…and it’s usually on a whim when inspiration strikes. We’ve been doing lots […]
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Happier Home: Adding Color to a Neutral Space
Spring is the perfect time to bring a fresh happy mood with the decor in your home! The flowers are starting to bloom outside, the sunshine is finally streaming through the trees, it’s all such a delightful season (especially here in the NW, the weather has been ridiculously nice! But even if it isn’t spring […]
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10 Outdoor Patio Storage and Garden Shelving Ideas
When it comes to outdoor patio storage it can be hard to make a design statement beyond the typical storage shed. Likewise if you are seeking garden shelving for placing plants or garden tools the options seem a bit limited. Good quality garden plant stands and garden plant pots are everywhere these days. However they ... Read More about 10 Outdoor Patio Storage and Garden Shelving Ideas
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Home Style Saturdays
Hi friends! Day 7304 (?) of the stay at home life. Lily has a beard now. Jack's hair is almost longer than mine. I've been saying this for weeks, but I'm juuust about ready to cut the dogs' hair myself. Working up the courage. Wish us luck! We may be looking a bit disheveled, but […]
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Dedon Handcrafted Luxury Outdoor Furniture
The Dedon ZOFA Living Room And Patio Furniture The ZOFA modern seating and table collection by designers Harry&Camila / Dedon of Germany, has a unique way of comfortably accommodating your guests in your living room or poolside as very stylish patio furniture. ZOFA is a clean and straight forward modular seating and occasional table system ... Read More about Dedon Handcrafted Luxury Outdoor Furniture
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A Love of Organic Gardening
Every day around plants is a good day. Plants are uplifting to the soul! My grandma and my mom always had such beautiful flower gardens and indoor plants when I was growing up (my mom still does!). Maybe that’s why I decided I needed to become a plant lady, even though I’ve never felt like […]
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Deck + Patio Refresh + Outdoor Favorites
For as long as I can remember I’ve talked about the value of creating “destinations” in our home for our family to enjoy. Now more than ever we need places to escape, relax and create memories all within the boundaries of our home. All winter I look forward to when the weather allows us to […]
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Crate and Barrel Furniture Products
Kenzie Ice Bucket Wine Cooler Want to give a “holiday gift” you’ll probably get to use in the future and be economical at the same time? Crate&Barrel has some excellent holiday gift ideas like the Kenzie Ice Bucket / Wine Cooler that is hand-blown and molded glass with stylish metal handles on the tapered ... Read More about Crate and Barrel Furniture Products
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15 Must See Outrageous Modern Chair Designs
Modern chair designs create concept pieces of furniture that allow us as human beings to relax. Though they are some of the oldest and simplest objects mankind has designed, some designers have thrown out even the basic concept of the chair in lieu of more unique modern thinking as these examples show. Keep an open ... Read More about 15 Must See Outrageous Modern Chair Designs
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3 Little Ways to Make Yourself at Home Right Now
We’re still here living our best homebody life! I truly can’t imagine being bored at home, even though I do miss the freedom to come and go and the opportunity to move forward with certain plans. Our weather has been glorious here in Seattle, though, so it inspired us to get outside and prepare our […]
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Easter Pie Making in the Kitchen
Hi friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter. We sure did! We started the morning with brunch and streamed a church service, then went on a little neighborhood “drive-by” since it was such a lovely day. Later we gathered some of our family in Portland for a Zoom call and the kids and […]
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Happy Easter + Home Style Saturdays
Our Easter celebration will feel a little different than usual this year with the quarantine, but I'm trying to make it special anyway! I'm so grateful my husband, our daughter Courtney and son Luke will be here (since we all live in the same house), but we're hoping to gather the rest of the family […]
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Trends I Love: Dreaming of Windows + Doors
This post is in partnership with Milgard Windows & Doors I love the trend of full walls of windows or doors. Don’t you? Natural light is so good for the soul! A beautifully unobstructed view of the outside transforms an ordinary room into an indoor/outdoor oasis. Staying home 24/7 has made me especially grateful for […]
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Pros And Cons Of Popular Kitchen Cabinets
Most Popular Kitchen Cabinets Styles And Colors When it comes to updating your home, kitchen renovations tend to be the most expensive. It’s estimated that most homeowners can expect to spend anywhere between $13,000 and $37,000 to complete their kitchen remodel, which equates to $75 to $250 per square foot. If you’re replacing your cabinets, ... Read More about Pros And Cons Of Popular Kitchen Cabinets
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Calming Stress + Spring Diffuser Blends
Hello friends! Our spring weather has been fantastic around here lately. The sun has totally been lifting my spirits! But every now and then I still have a more “down day,” which I think is totally normal for most of us. These days we are likely to be especially prone to some emotional ups and […]
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Spring Decorating + Home Style Saturdays
Hey friend! How are you? We’re doing well here. Seattle just extended their stay-at-home order through at least May 4th, so we are just going to get used to our “new normal” and make the most of it! I ordered some lettuce plants for our little garden barrels, so we'll be planting this weekend! Ordering […]
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Self Care: Garden Puttering
This weekend I puttered around in my garden. I have been committed to using my Dwelling Well journal to keep myself focused on what fills my soul. It’s been helpful to form new little self-care wellness rituals, make lists of positive things I can do, ponder and think about. Hopeful things. That’s what fills me […]
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12 Modern Accent Tables Perfect for any Small Living Space
Modern Accent Tables For Your New Home We often hear from people in flats, apartments and other small living spaces that don't fit the traditional floor plan of a house. That is why we are presenting 12 modern accent tables for people seeking ideas that are more space challenged than typical homeowners. With interior design ... Read More about 12 Modern Accent Tables Perfect for any Small Living Space
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Things To Check Before Moving Into Your New Home
Moving To A New House Bought a new house? You must be very excited for sure. Understandably, this phase is overwhelming for anyone. There is a lot of excitement about moving into a new place, adjusting to a new environment, getting a new shift in your life and adjusting to such change. Deep down, we ... Read More about Things To Check Before Moving Into Your New Home
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Simple Spring Centerpiece: Get Creative
I think a little spring decorating would lift our spirits this week, don’t you? I know spring feels different this year. I always keep seasonal decorating so simple, though. I find simplicity always works. A bouquet of grocery store tulips on the table is enough to make me happy. But this week I am not […]
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How to Bring Tranquility to Your Home
As difficult as this pandemic is in so many ways, I’m trying to find more silver linings. I’m grateful for the opportunity to embrace a more mindful, quieter, simpler way of life. There’s still a bit of a chill in the air most mornings, but the sun has been shining, too. That’s one of the […]
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Cool Dog Cat Bird and Fish Pet Toys 2020
Dog Cat bird and Fish Toys For The Love Of Your Life Here is some of the coolest pet furniture designs that will not only serve the purpose of spoiling your favorite companion, these unusual designs will also add some pizzazz to your home. We all love our dogs, cats and birds and love the ... Read More about Cool Dog Cat Bird and Fish Pet Toys 2020
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Double Shot: 10 Best Coffee Machines For 2020
Coffee Makers From The 2020s Yesterday, we took you on a little tour of 10 cool coffee tables. What good is a coffee table without coffee? Plenty, perhaps, but still, we’ve been seeing some gorgeous works of art in the realm of java lately and we’ve rounded up 10 cool coffee makers for your brewing ... Read More about Double Shot: 10 Best Coffee Machines For 2020
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Home Sweet Home: Home Style Saturdays
Happy Saturday, friends! Well, I don’t know about you, but I’ve barely known what day it is all week long…ha! How is everyone doing? We are well here (but honestly feeling a bit like Jack and Lily in the above photo, stuck inside with the stay-at-home order here in Seattle!). Luckily, I do enjoy being […]
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Inspired By: Garden Sheds
One thing I’m excited to do this spring is create a pathway leading from our deck to the garden shed. And hey, since we might be hanging out at home for awhile, maybe we can get started on it while my college-aged son is home. :) I’m picturing a curved pea gravel pathway. Wouldn’t that […]
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Stunning Staircase Ideas and Designs For 2020
The Olmo double-spiral staircase with storage is a one of a kind project designed by Jo-A for a private residence in Brussels. When opting for a spiral staircase you never expect to get three products in one, but in this case the end result is a staircase, a sculpture and an ingenious storage system. Olmo ... Read More about Stunning Staircase Ideas and Designs For 2020
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Daily Dose of Joy: Happy Cinnamon Latte Art
While this season is bringing its share of stress for all of us, the quarantine life is also providing the space and opportunity to find more delight in simple pleasures. Want a creative way to bring a little more fun to your mornings at home? Sprinkle some cinnamon in happy shapes to your morning latte! […]
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31 Day Love Your Home Challenge
Let’s bring back the 31 Day Love Your Home Challenge! I’ve always enjoyed doing the simple, everyday things I can do to feel cozier, more content and comfortable in my home. In this unsettling season as “quarantined homebodies”, I think we all long to bring more peace to our home. We can’t do everything we […]
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2020's Top Picks for Home Appliances and Home Design Products
The past decade has seen a wide variety of astounding inventions – from Ipads and their seemingly unlimited supply of innovative applications to complete game-changers like tesla power, 3D printing, drones, and augmented reality gaming. Many of these inventions wouldn't have entered our wildest dreams just a few years before. The 2020s will no doubt ... Read More about 2020’s Top Picks for Home Appliances and Home Design Products
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Home Style Saturdays: Get Inspired
Hi, friends! Here are some recent posts on The Inspired Room you may have missed, followed by the round up of Home Style Saturday posts. xoxo How to Be Cozy At Home + Uplifting Music Playlists You’re Invited to the HomeBody Gathering Place (free community for you!) How to Look for Loveliness in Difficult Times […]
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Necessary Elements of Interior Design You Should Know
When contemplating interior design, words such as creativity and flair immediately spring to our mind, but most are surprised to get there’s science implicated. Professional interior designers will often stick to a set of informal “rules” based on specific home design principles and elements. These home design elements include forms, lineup, space, light, color, texture, ... Read More about Necessary Elements of Interior Design You Should Know
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How A Nebulizing Diffuser Can Really Spruce Up Your Space
The home is a place where a person can relax and make memories with loved ones. That is why many people focus on making their homes as comfortable as possible. However, doing this does not mean that you have to forget about design. Since most individuals spend most their time at home, it is only ... Read More about How A Nebulizing Diffuser Can Really Spruce Up Your Space
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How to Look for Loveliness in Difficult Times
When I announced that this would be A Year of Dwelling Well, I had no idea what this year would bring our way. But it is still exactly how I want to live. Dwelling Well isn’t about living life under perfect circumstances. It’s about doing the best we can with the circumstances we find ourselves […]
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Don't Worry, Be Happy! Smiling Sponges + Soap Dispensers
Don’t worry, be happy! I ordered this happy little sponge in my delivery of groceries this week. Now I find myself singing that Don’t Worry song or listening to it as I’m doing dishes and cleaning the sink. Maybe it’s because it makes me happy to have a smiling sponge looking up at me, but […]
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Daily Dose of Joy: White Bunny Pitcher
Sometimes in uncertain times, you just need to focus on finding daily doses of joy. This bunny pitcher definitely made me smile this week, especially because when I impulse bought him online I definitely thought I was buying a small creamer! He turned out to be much larger in stature than I anticipated, but that […]
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How to Be Cozy at Home + Uplifting Music Playlists
How are you doing, friends? We are doing well here, making the most of this situation! It will take some time to find a new rhythm, that’s for sure. I’ve been an online entrepreneur working from home forever, so being home every day is a fairly normal way of life for me. But these circumstances […]
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You're Invited to The HomeBody Gathering Place
You are invited to The HomeBody Gathering Place. Keep reading to learn more! How often have we all said we wish we had the opportunity to just slow down to be more present in our life, to have more time with our family or to focus on our home? This unprecedented moment in time is […]
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Staying In + Home Style Saturdays
Hi sweet friends, from me and smiling Jack! How are you? So much can change in a week, yes? As I wrote in Dwelling, “staying in is the new going out.” I had no idea how true that statement would become this year! Here we are, hunkered down here in our home trying to stay […]
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How to Get Your Family On Board with Housekeeping
The other day on my cleaning post a reader shared her frustration over her husband and family members not pitching in to keep the house clean! I know how hard that can be, and in fact, it’s one of the most common questions I receive! In my book "Make Room for What You Love" (and […]
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Spring Gardening in My Yard
One of my all time favorite destinations is Butchart Gardens in Victoria (I did a post on one of our visits to Butchart Gardens here). Have you been there? It makes me happy to be among the plants and flowers. This past January my husband and I were in Hawaii and we visited the most […]
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Poltrona Frau Furniture
Designs From The Past From Poltrona Frau Famed furniture designer Jean-Marie Massaud gets his inspiration from many elements and generations. For his latest offering he teamed up with Poltrona Frau to produce the Kennedee modular sofa sectional capable of an infinite number of combinations with different elements allowing free creation. If the 50’s and 60’s ... Read More about Poltrona Frau Furniture
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Creative + Clean + Home Style Saturdays
“My house is my sanctuary. I know you feel the same way about yours. A home isn’t supposed to be designed to be a show place for the world, it’s a place that first and foremost should nurture your family.” (Fireplace Details / Sofa Details / Room Sources) We have been such busy bees around […]
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Early Spring Decorating {Gather}
Hello! Courtney (Melissa’s daughter) here! I was chatting with my mom this week about how extra excited we are about spring this year. We are starting to see glimpses of spring around Seattle and we’re so looking forward to more blue skies, warmer weather, spending time out on our side patio, and doing some spring […]
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Decluttering the Dining Room
Hey friends! The week is flying by, how did it get to be Wednesday already? Guess time flies when you are having fun, right? In Saturday’s post I had mentioned that we were doing some tidying around my house. I tried to show you the time lapse video we had made on Instagram of my […]
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Spring Tidying and Home Style Saturdays
My daughters and I did some spring tidying yesterday. The sun came out and we got inspired. When Courtney moved into our lower level a couple of weeks ago, we had to shift some rooms around. But we’ve been using this transition as an opportunity to pare down and get better organized! I’ve been emptying […]
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Choosing The Right Electric Fireplace Heater
Finding The Right Electric Fireplace Heater FAQs on Electric Fireplace Inserts From the beginning of time, fireplaces have played an important role in human self-preservation. Over the years, they have performed the singular function of keeping the house warm. However, while they have kept millions of homes warm, their methods of doing so have changed. ... Read More about Choosing The Right Electric Fireplace Heater
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Detoxing Your Home + Daily Routines (+ Thyroid Update!)
Daily self-care is so important. If you are just joining in this little mini-series, start with the intro on home + body self care, followed by the importance of deciding how you want to feel (+ my detox bath recipe). Today I’ll be talking about detoxing our daily routines. One of the things we can do […]
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Create a Spa Bathroom Atmosphere + Detox Bath Recipe
I’m a firm believer in designing a home that reflects who you are and the life you want to live. But I think it is even more important to design a life that is in line with and supports how you want to feel. When it comes to our emotional and physical health, intentionally designing […]
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Daily Self-Care Rituals for the Homebody
Being a homebody can change your life and impact the lives of those around you in so many healthy ways. As a part of My Year of Dwelling Well, today I am beginning another three part mini-series on daily self-care rituals for the homebody. If you missed my last series, How to Find Joy at […]
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Hudson Furniture Designs
Hudson Furniture Designs This glossy console table is a luxurious statement piece. With its high contrast black lacquer and polished bronze finish it offers elegance is not understated. If you need a show-stopping drama, then the Stones console from Hudson Furniture is the right piece for your living room, foyer, or dining room. Individual stone-shaped ... Read More about Hudson Furniture Designs
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Courtney's Move Update: The Before & The Plan
Hello, it’s Courtney here! Well, I have officially moved out of my apartment and into my parents’ lower level! I’m here today to share more details on how we’re laying out the new space and a bit of what our plans are! But first, let me just say…can we talk about how moving is always […]
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