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

I’ve been excited about spending more time outdoors this spring and summer, working on the yard and my garden. Recently I shared an Ultimate Outdoor Rug Roundup on the blog and several readers asked where my outdoor lounge chairs came from. Those exact chairs are no longer available, so I searched for close matches and … Read more

Merry Christmas, friends! After the celebrations have wound down, we’re enjoying the quiet that follows—time with family, laughter, and the simple pleasures of being together. We want to send warm holiday wishes from our home to yours. Thank you for following along as we create a cozy, welcoming life and home. Your support means so … Read more