I’ve always been charmed by small white lights on porches and trees during winter. They bring warmth, magic, and a welcome glow to the darkest months of the year. When we moved into our new home last year I discovered the Moravian star lights while searching for porch lighting. They were new to me on … Read more

This post is in partnership with Wayfair Small details are what turn a house into a welcoming home. A few thoughtful touches bring warmth, comfort, and personality to any room. Whether you’re refreshing a space or simply adding cozy accents, these five simple ideas instantly make a room feel more inviting. I’ve found many cottage-style … Read more

I LOVE a neat, well-organized craft room. Kellie from This Blessed Nest recently transformed a space in her home into a beautiful, highly functional craft room. I’m a little envious—my own crafting supplies are currently relegated to a stack of bins on the floor, which is far from inspiring. Kellie’s room, by contrast, is calm, … Read more

This spring mood board showcases a layered, inviting look that can inspire many areas in your home — an entryway, a living room or bedroom wall, or a cozy reading nook. The palette is soft and fresh, mixing texture, pattern, and nature-inspired elements to create a harmonious, lived-in feeling. Key takeaways from this mood board: … Read more

There are countless chances to make mistakes in life — and decorating your home is no exception. Perhaps you’ve made a few missteps yourself; I certainly have. What is the most regrettable decorating mistake you’ve ever made? Painted a room the wrong color? Ordered a sofa that didn’t fit the space? Bought a freestanding cabinet … Read more

It’s been a busy week here, which is why there haven’t been many blog posts. Yesterday I published a new piece, “How to Choose Art for Your Home + Favorite Art Sources.” In that post I shared the new ship painting I hung in my kitchen along with several other pieces I recently ordered. If … Read more

Pottery Barn Greetings, friends of The Inspired Room! It’s me, Kate — also known as Centsational Girl! I’m delighted to be here today as a guest for one of my favorite bloggers. Melissa is away speaking at Relevant this week, and I’m honored to share Day 20 of 31 Days of Autumn Bliss. Today’s theme: … Read more

I find something deeply romantic about adding a touch of Christmas to every room. I love spotting holiday details not only in the living and dining rooms, but also in bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways and even the kitchen. Small, thoughtful accents can bring a warm festive spirit to the whole home. Don’t worry — decorating each … Read more

IIs it beginning to look a lot like Christmas at your house? At mine, it honestly looks more like moving day than a holiday scene. Boxes and decorations are everywhere — a little chaos mixed with festive intent. How did I end up with so many Christmas boxes? I just ran into the living room … Read more

Sponsored by Legacybox Every year around this time I start thinking about creative gifts I’d like to give family. If I’m organized (which doesn’t happen as often as I’d like) I begin planning early. When I’m really on top of things, I don’t just think of ideas — I act on them in advance. If … Read more