What My Cooking Mistakes Taught Me About Better Home Meals

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  IIf you follow me on Facebook, you may have seen an Instagram photo I posted recently showing the dishes on my dining room wall. The room is starting to come together, but my baker’s rack felt like it was floating in the middle of the wall and the four plates nearby looked too isolated. … Read more

Lila’s Baby Girl Nursery Tour: Charming Room Ideas and Decor

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Hi friends! Kylee here (Melissa’s daughter) — I’m so excited to finally share my daughter Lila’s finished nursery with you. I’ve had this on my to-do list for a while — Lila is almost one now! It’s been so rewarding to pull everything together, photograph the room, and show how it all came together. Similar … Read more

French Cottage Meets Farmhouse: Dining Room Inspiration + $10K Giveaway

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Design Board Dining Room Inspiration It’s time for another round of voting in the Apartment Guide “Your Picks. Your Place.” $10,000 sweepstakes! I’m honored to be one of four featured bloggers alongside Liz from Hoosier Homemade, Shelley from How Does She, and Gina Luker. I’m excited to share my French cottage dining room design and … Read more

Cozy Monday Mood Board: Inspiration for a Snug, Stylish Home

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This Monday’s mood board celebrates the cozy, comforting idea of the snug. A snug is a small, inviting space layered with soft furnishings and warm lighting — the kind of corner where you can relax, read, or curl up with a blanket on a chilly day. If you want more background on our snug, you … Read more

Getting Organized: Step 1 — Assess Your Home’s Needs

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Dining room – Office from Martha Stewart Every August I share simple, practical housekeeping routines on The Inspired Room. These posts are popular because many of us face the same everyday challenges. They may not be the prettiest topics, but the behind-the-scenes work is essential for a home to feel beautiful and function well. August … Read more

Clawfoot Tub Ideas: Vintage and Modern Bathroom Designs

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Oh clawfoot tubs, how I love you. House & Home House Beautiful House & Home | Sarah Richardson Design Country Living Creative Homebody This Old House House Beautiful Which one is your favorite? Clawfoot tubs evoke a timeless charm that works in many design schemes—from classic Victorian baths to bright, modern spaces. In the gallery … Read more

Please Won’t You Be My Neighbor? New Neighborhood Announcement

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Hey friends! I’ve been so excited for this day to arrive. I’ve been holding onto a secret project for a long time, and I’m finally ready to share a sneak peek with you. This new project is very close to my heart, and because you’ve been such wonderful readers and friends, I wanted you to … Read more

Bamboo Shades for Cozy Texture and Layered Warmth

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We recently replaced the main floor window treatments with new bamboo shades. You may have spotted them in our kitchen reveal or on the Christmas mantel, but they were actually a fresh update. They were affordable and in stock, so I was happy to complete this small project before the holidays. Our old blinds had … Read more

5 Inspiring Bathroom Ideas for Relaxing Sunday Strolls and Scrolls

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@hagemanhomesinteriors Sunday Strolls + Scrolls is a series that highlights interiors and outdoor spaces I admired while browsing the web. These posts celebrate places that feel like a sanctuary—quiet, inviting, and thoughtfully arranged. My goal is to share moments that feel like a gentle walk down a charming street, a calm ramble through a garden, … Read more

Creative Ideas for Making the Most of Tiny Gardens

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  While I once confessed my struggles with a Fiddle Leaf Fig, my love for creative gardening in small spaces remains strong. Tiny gardens — whether nestled in a teacup on a windowsill, tucked into an old crate on the porch, arranged in pots on a deck, built from a pallet, or composed on a … Read more