A glimpse of my “finished” old house inspires me not to give up! I know spring cleaning is a thing, but for me fall and organizing belong together. September always gives me a burst of motivation to organize EVERYTHING. I love organizing in autumn because routines are firmer, I want my home to feel warm … Read more

NNo, don’t start the rumors — I’m not expecting. I do, however, love designing nurseries. You may have seen my post on My Colortopia about my son’s nursery and the color scheme inspired by The Hobbit. The nursery mood board shown above was created for a My Dream Nursery giveaway and is part of a … Read more

Sponsored by Who Gives a CrapI tried a toilet paper brand called Who Gives A Crap, and I was pleasantly surprised. Over the years I’ve answered countless home-related questions on The Inspired Room — from decor and remodeling to organization, time management, and choosing safer, more natural products. Almost every corner of home life gets … Read more

One of my earliest and most encouraging blogging friends, Holly Mathis, recently welcomed a baby boy. I fell for his calm, beautifully designed nursery—and of course for his tiny, sweet face. The room is almost enough to make you consider having another child. There is nothing more tender than preparing a room for a baby. … Read more

I was reading a discussion on our neighborhood app about whether people planned to decorate their front porches this fall. A few neighbors admitted they weren’t feeling up to it this year — the effort didn’t seem worth it. That’s understandable. Between everything going on around us and the constant busyness, it’s easy to feel … Read more

Hi friends! With Father’s Day approaching, I’ve gathered thoughtful gift ideas for the men in your life. Below are curated suggestions to make shopping easier — practical, fun, and perfect for celebrating dads, husbands, grandfathers, and father figures. Sources for the items shown (click each title for product details): Waterproof Outdoor Picnic Blanket Mini Picnic … Read more

HHello friends! We’ve been tackling a lot of home projects this week (if you follow our Instagram, you already know the house has been a bit chaotic). Amid the busyness, we took a little time to make a refreshing, healthy juice. Juicing takes a bit of effort, but the payoff for flavor and nutrition is … Read more

Vintage Art Prints I’ve been searching for vintage sea life prints for a long time. This week I discovered the Vintage By The Shore Etsy shop and was thrilled to find several charming, authentic sea-themed prints. It felt like a small victory to finally come across exactly what I’d been looking for. I bought six … Read more

Studio McGee Are you ready to declutter and get organized in 2017? II haven’t even started taking down my Christmas decor (gasp!), but I’m excited to get things put away so I can start the new year with a clean slate. There are a few spots in my home I want to tackle right away, … Read more

While I’m drawn to the quieter side of autumn, the vivid colors of changing leaves are equally inspiring. Nature provides endless ideas for color and texture, and each fall I’m especially taken with warm tones—rust, coral, and orange—that bring energy and warmth into a home. Over the years I’ve woven these hues into different rooms: … Read more