I think a little spring decorating would lift our spirits this week. Spring feels different this year, but I always keep seasonal decorating simple. Simplicity works: a grocery-store bouquet of tulips on the table is often enough to brighten my day. This week, though, I’m not heading to the store just for flowers. Maybe next … Read more

Happy Saturday! Our letterboard says “sit back and relax,” but next week will be busy at our house. Courtney is officially moving into our lower level next weekend, so this week we’re focused on preparing the space—mostly decluttering and making room where we can. It’s all part of #makeroomforwhatyoulove and getting things ready for a … Read more

Happy Saturday! Here are a few standout posts from The Inspired Room this week, full of ideas to make your home cozy and welcoming: 3 Take Away Tips: Make Home Your Coziest Place to Be DIY Bathroom Makeover in a Month: Before & After Reveal Fall Puttering Playlist I hope these posts spark ideas and … Read more

While it’s been about ten months since my kitchen reached the point where I could call it “done,” I never showed a simple sketch comparing the layout before and after the remodel. I wanted to share that bird’s-eye view to highlight how a few targeted changes transformed the space. Documenting each step of the renovation … Read more

If only I could look that cute in an apron! That model is adorable! But cute figure or not, that apron is amazing — I’d hang it in my kitchen just to admire it. Thank you to everyone who entered the Reluctant Entertainer and Hip Hostess giveaway. We appreciate your enthusiasm and all the lovely … Read more

sponsored by Mohawk Flooring As I write this, I’m tucked into a small corner of our living and gathering room, working amid boxes, tools and the steady sounds of construction. It’s a chaotic scene, but a good one—new floors are a sign the house is moving closer to finished. Our dog Jack is confused by … Read more

@oldsilvershed Happy Memorial Day weekend! In this special Patriotic Decor edition of Strolls and Scrolls, we pause to honor the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom and the families who have sacrificed so much. Sunday Strolls + Scrolls is a series celebrating interiors and outdoor spaces discovered while browsing online. I … Read more

From the very first day I started this blog, I planned to write a book. Instead, I began with posts—sharing ideas, experiences, and the heart of what I believe about making a home. After four years and a lot of writing, I finally put those ideas together into a book. The site for the book … Read more

Source: Rattan Tray Cyber Monday and Black Friday Deals 2023 Many of the Black Friday deals below are still on sale for Cyber Monday! Black Friday is almost here. Before the holiday rush begins, here are some early deals and notable sales I’ve found so you can get a jump start on shopping. This post … Read more

I love my home to smell inviting in every season. I have little tolerance for unpleasant odors — it’s a personal deal breaker. In spring and summer I prefer light, fresh fragrances like citrus, lemongrass, or jasmine. My summer diffuser blend, inspired by Anthropologie, fills the house with a bright, airy scent that feels like … Read more