Do you remember my square felt garland from last year? I loved that garland, but this season I transformed it into something I love even more: a winter felt wreath. My original garland was pretty but a bit too short to use as intended. Rather than making more felt squares, I realized I could easily … Read more

Vanessa Francis Greetings! A quick update: the round window we expected to arrive for the kitchen last week didn’t make it on the truck, so installation was delayed. I was disappointed, but the team has scheduled installation for this week. Delays are frustrating, but they often lead to better results, and that has held true … Read more

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot, but all opinions and stories are my own. I believe everyone deserves a safe, comfortable home they love. For years, my family organized a monthly service day through our church to help neighbors improve their homes. We worked on new builds, completed small repairs, assisted families preparing … Read more

Sources: Snowflake plates // Green Frayed Napkins // Light Woven Charger // White Dinner plates // White Salad Plates /// Greenish Hobnail Goblets // Faux Brown Pears // Striped Table Runner Can you believe December is almost here? I’m thrilled our small dining nook is finally finished, and I had so much fun creating a … Read more

Valentine’s Gift Ideas Hey there! I’m Courtney, Melissa’s daughter. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to share a few thoughtful gift ideas I’ve been collecting. These picks are perfect whether you’re shopping for a partner, a friend, or even treating yourself. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be only about romantic relationships. It’s … Read more

Earlier this year we launched HomeBody Gathering Place, a members-only community dedicated to helping people create homes that feel like sanctuaries. We’ve gathered a warm, creative group of HomeBodies, and we open enrollment only a few times per year. Today we are excited to welcome new members for our first Fall session. If you’re not … Read more

Hey friends — I’m thrilled to share that my first copy of The Inspired Room Coloring Book arrived last week, and it’s even more beautiful than I imagined. I can’t wait for you to see it; I think you’ll love it. If you missed the announcement about this project, you can read more on my … Read more

Coco and Mingo HHello! Courtney here. Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away and this year I’m determined to actually send handwritten notes to friends and family. I usually mean to, but time gets away from me. To make it easy, I collected 14 adorable free printable valentines so there’s no excuse not to … Read more

This deck project is in partnership with Trex and Lowe’s Our backyard was a major reason we bought this house three years ago, so we were thrilled to finally create an inviting deck where friends and family can gather. If you haven’t used Trex before, it’s a composite decking material that, unlike wood, won’t crack, … Read more

Every year since almost the dawn of blogging I’ve run a Fall series here on The Inspired Room. I can’t help it — I love Autumn. The season is too beautiful to spend worrying about winter or mourning the end of summer. Who wouldn’t appreciate warm, crisp days and cozy evenings that invite us to … Read more