My Latest Flea Market Find! Hello! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. We stayed in our pajamas all day, enjoyed delicious food, and relaxed—perfect and very blessed. Today I visited a local flea market, Uptown Mercantile Marketplace (formerly Flea Market Chicks), and found a beautiful metal arbor. The moment I saw it I … Read more

I love this Hoosier Cabinet by Isabella & Max (and the room too!) I was thrilled and honored to be featured again on HGTV.com, alongside several familiar bloggers. The feature asked us to share the creative ways we’ve repurposed or revamped furniture and other items in our homes. The slideshow on HGTV highlights inventive repurposing … Read more

I wanted something fresh to hang on my door to bridge fall into winter. Since I already had a wreath on the porch and planned to add some greenery to the windows, I didn’t want to repeat the same wreath idea. I was hoping for something a little different and seasonal, but still simple. While … Read more

Whether you love filling every corner with pumpkins or prefer a quieter look, fall is arriving and it’s the perfect time to think about porch decor. Many people enjoy decorating their porches for each season, and it can be a delight to drive through a neighborhood and see festive entryways. Coming home to even a … Read more

Wicker Trunk // Rug Bedroom Paint Color Indecision Hello friends. In the four years we’ve lived in this house, our bedroom has evolved a lot. Most changes weren’t planned—just small updates that happen over time as you live in a space. We’ve moved furniture around, added curtains, swapped bedding and rugs, changed the light fixture, … Read more

It’s Pick Your Prize Weekend here at The Inspired Room. The past few weeks have been difficult, but I’m finally getting back into the swing of things. As many of you know, my daughter required emergency surgery last week. She’s recovering well now, and I’m deeply grateful for all your kind comments, messages, and concern. … Read more

I enjoy displaying interesting objects on my walls, especially favorite plates, platters and bowls. I’ve even hung my Polish pottery quiche plates in the dining room. A common question I get is: how do you actually hang plates on a wall? I’ve answered this in The Inspired Room and in my book, but showing the … Read more

How to keep a house clean When I was a younger mom I relied on elaborate lists, color-coded systems and notebooks to manage the house. The problem was not the planning but the follow-through—once the systems were set up, I often failed to maintain them. I made housekeeping far more complicated than it needed to … Read more

An Oh So Sad Before. YDo you remember a little while back when I hosted that HomeGoods $200 gift card giveaway with three potential winners? One of the winning entries came from Simply Modern Mom, also known as Tiffany. I’ve been excited to share this big reveal—there’s nothing quite like a fresh makeover to kick … Read more

organized flatware drawer inserts This year I set out to keep finding a true “place for everything.” Progress has been gradual, but my approach is to tackle one drawer or small area every month so the effort stays manageable. One shallow drawer that used to hold loose boxes of tea seemed like a missed opportunity. … Read more