Today, on the seventh anniversary of my first book, Love the Home You Have, I’m excited to be preparing for the release of my eleventh and newest book, A Lovely Life, arriving in May. Time truly flies. As the blogger behind The Inspired Room since 2007, it still feels like a joy to encourage others to love the places they live.
On this anniversary I want to introduce A Lovely Life. I see it as a kind of bookend to Love the Home You Have and the books I’ve written since. If you enjoyed the ideas in Love the Home You Have, I think A Lovely Life will resonate with you as well.
In an era when social media often sets unrealistic expectations, both Love the Home You Have and A Lovely Life offer a more attainable, rewarding approach to loving your home. These books focus on practical, timeless advice you can return to again and again and share with friends and family.
Love the Home You Have became a New York Times bestseller because contentment at home resonates with so many people. We all want to feel at peace and happy where we live, even if the house isn’t the one of our dreams.
A Lovely Life guides you to create a home and life you love, season by season and day by day. It’s a beautifully photographed hardback, but it’s more than a decorative book for your coffee table. Inside you’ll find encouragement, practical tips and inspiration to notice the beauty in each season and to find joy in ordinary moments.
Throughout A Lovely Life you’ll be encouraged to develop seasonal rhythms and practices that nurture authenticity, calm and contentment in your home throughout the year.
You can pre-order A Lovely Life before May 17 (you won’t be charged until it ships) and be eligible for pre-order bonuses such as a downloadable seasonal planner and botanical art prints. After ordering, visit the publisher’s preorder page to claim your bonuses.
If you haven’t seen all of the books I’ve written over the years, you can find them on my books page. I hope each title offers encouragement and inspiration to make your home a place you love.
I appreciate your support throughout the years and love hearing from readers. We have a wonderful community of people who care about making homes feel welcoming and meaningful, and I’m grateful to be on this journey with you.
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PS. For a fun spring project, consider the 31-Day Love Your Home Challenge found at the back of Love the Home You Have — it’s a great way to build simple habits that make home more enjoyable.