I can’t believe 2014 is already here! For those who haven’t met me on The Inspired Room, I’m Michaela, and I share a monthly post about entertaining. I love creating simple, beautiful gatherings, so today I’m showing how to set up a girly Valentine’s Day dessert bar perfect for friends. Time really does fly! Valentine’s … Read more

Dining Room Design Caitlin Creer Millhaven Homes & Alice Lane Home Collection Photography Hiyapapaya TThis time of year I find myself thinking more about the dining room and how to make it feel prettier and more welcoming for family and guests. I already have a few ideas in mind — more on those soon. Many … Read more

House Seven HHello friends! I hope you enjoy this curated collection of simple, effortless Christmas decorating ideas to inspire a cozy, festive home. House and Home House and Home Vintage Whites Country Living Country Living Julie Blanner The Inspired Room BHG Vintage Whites The Inspired Room My Fabuless Life House and Home >> CLICK HERE … Read more

Hardiplank Shiplap Kitchen Greetings! After revealing my galley kitchen, I received many questions about specific design choices. I’m thrilled by the positive response and glad you liked the result. I’ll share a full before-and-after and a kitchen design post later, but for now I’ll address several details readers have asked about, starting with the wall … Read more

Do you have a dream house? Have you ever pictured a dream house — the place you would buy in an instant if cost and logistics weren’t factors? I certainly have, though I suspect I imagine several different dream homes depending on the day. Deciding on just one would be difficult. The charming home pictured … Read more

I wanted to share a progress update on our Christmas porch. The recent rainy weather has made things a bit gray, but I managed to take some photos of how the porch is shaping up. Although our house has a single front porch, it almost feels like two distinct spaces—one at the main entry and … Read more

Home Bloggers! From left to right: Julia, Sarah, AnNicole, Beckie, me, Kimm, Kimba, Sandy, Rhoda, Layla, and Kate photo (above) courtesy of Layla disclaimer: the women in this photo were the ones in the hall at Blissdom at the time we took the photo. There are many other wonderful home bloggers and decorators! As I … Read more

  II love chairs. Chairs with character make a room feel alive, and I’ve always collected pieces that say something about the space. Admittedly, that means I often have more chairs than I strictly need. Recently I loaned several of my favorites to our church, so the chair count at home dropped and I’m suddenly … Read more

I have always appreciated the balance of form and function in design. When everyday, practical items are also attractive, routine tasks like cooking, cleaning, and tidying become more enjoyable. When functional pieces are pretty enough to display and the home still feels organized and cohesive, that’s a dream for anyone who loves decor. Each autumn … Read more

I’ve always been drawn to botanical art. Like real plants and flowers, botanical prints bring warmth and a fresh touch of greenery to any room. They work beautifully year-round, and with spring approaching, they feel especially uplifting. Below I’m sharing some botanical pieces I love — several are similar to artwork I have displayed at … Read more