Better Homes and Gardens “Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine for the soul” – Luther Burbank Every morning I step into my garden with a cup of coffee. The scent of jasmine drifting through the air lifts my spirits and sets a calm tone for the … Read more

What a wonderful day — my new book, Simple Gatherings, is now available. If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, you can find it at major booksellers or ask your local bookstore to carry it. I wrote Simple Gatherings to encourage people to open their homes with confidence and intention. Now more than ever, … Read more

II create simple, stylish seasonal garlands that bring a touch of handmade charm to any room. If that sounds impressive, welcome to The Inspired Room. I’m not naturally crafty. Still, I enjoy making easy garlands because they’re affordable, quick to assemble, and don’t require advanced skills. They’re perfect projects to share with children as a … Read more

If you’ve followed The Inspired Room for a while, you might remember the vintage mint green and pink bathroom in our Seattle home. Over the six years we lived there, I only mentioned it occasionally, but many readers asked whether we ever renovated it. Here’s an update on what we ultimately decided to do. During … Read more

I’m back with a quick progress update on our basement bathroom makeover. As I mentioned last week, we committed to a “makeover in a month,” but because we started a week late it’s really turned into a three-week sprint. The goal is to make this bathroom feel like it belongs with the rest of our … Read more

Hi friends! Here are curated Presidents’ Day home decor sales and a selection of items from my own home that are currently on sale. If you’re shopping this weekend, these picks might help you find something you love. A few Presidents’ Day Weekend home decor sales: Ballard Designs is offering up to 20% off and … Read more

If you’re looking for a cozy, flavorful treat for the holidays or the cold season, try this Gingerbread Loaf. This version, inspired by a popular coffeehouse recipe, delivers warm spices, moist texture, and a perfect balance of sweetness. For extra depth we used a caramel apple butter from our local market in place of plain … Read more

They say every room benefits from a touch of black. Do you agree? Whether it’s true black or a deeper tone, I appreciate a little contrast. I love both of these room mood boards — they’ve got me excited to decorate again once our renovation is finished. Enjoy these curated room boards and the included … Read more

HHello, friend! What a week it has been. We moved Courtney’s furniture in this morning and finally finished most of the heavy lifting—yay! With so much focus on the move, I forgot to publish the Home Style Saturdays post on time. Oops. Moving is always an ordeal, but all things considered it went smoothly. There … Read more

1. World Market 2. (Similar) 3. West Elm 4. Barn Light Electric 5. High Street Market 6. House of Antique Hardware 7. High Street Market 8. Anthropologie 9. High Street Market Gather is a regular column by contributor Courtney Michaels, featuring a curated selection of design inspiration discovered across the web. In this edition of … Read more