Cozy Fall Nesting Ideas: Tip 18 to Warm Up Your Home

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Country Living: Keller + Keller Fall Nesting Tips: #18 Small Changes Elevate everyday chores into small, beautiful moments. We all have laundry to fold, bills to sort, and daily routines to follow. During the long fall and winter months, doing the same tasks indoors every day can feel monotonous or even gloomy — unless we … Read more

Living Room Mood Board Ideas with Practical Design Tips

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Get inspired for your home with this summer living room mood board! Mondays don’t always feel inspiring after a relaxing weekend, so I like to kick off the week with a Monday Mood Board. These curated looks are meant to spark ideas you can use in your own home. Takeaway Tips to Bring this Look … Read more

Top 5 Home Decorating Bloggers to Follow Now

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  Exciting news — The Inspired Room has been named one of the Top Five Home Decorating Blogs by Better Homes & Gardens! I’m thrilled and still a little stunned. Seeing the blog recognized among so many talented designers feels surreal, and I keep double-checking just to make sure it’s real. The finalists are now … Read more

Home Styling & Entertaining Ideas for Saturday Gatherings

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Neighborhood walks lift the spirit. Yesterday my children and I enjoyed a peaceful stroll through a nearby neighborhood, and I took dozens of photos of charming houses and blooming gardens. Over the next few days I’ll share more of those pictures and the little details that caught my eye. I hope you have a lovely … Read more

Hardwood Floor Installation Guide: Updated Tips and Timeline

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Sponsored by Mohawk Flooring Happy Thanksgiving weekend! I hope you’re enjoying shopping, decorating, and plenty of turkey sandwiches. When I last updated you on our hardwood floors, the new wood had been delivered and was acclimating to the house while the crew removed carpet and damaged boards. That preparation felt like an exciting first step. … Read more

Christmas Decorating Ideas Using Green Accents

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Green is my favorite color for the holidays. A few touches of greenery—fresh sprigs, a wreath, or green accessories—instantly make a space feel warm, cozy, and festive. This week we added a fresh Christmas tree to our home. We took Jack and Lily along to choose it—wrapped in their little holiday sweaters, they loved sniffing … Read more

Kitchen Remodel Update: New Round Window Installation

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Hey friends! Happy Saturday! I had to stop in and share the best news in a long time: the round window has been installed and it looks fantastic. Please excuse the quick photos — the space is still a bit messy and there’s a lot of trim and painting left to finish. Cross panes will … Read more

Home Office Security: Protect Your Workspace and Data

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This post was written on behalf of Panasonic. The opinions and text are my own. Recently someone asked if I still use my home office. Yes—I do. As my business has grown, so has the need for dedicated workspace, and we use this room often. Over the past year I’ve made a few updates to … Read more

How to Give Yourself Grace at Home — Guest Post for Ann Voskamp

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You’ve probably heard that our home should reflect who we are and what we love. That’s wonderful when we like what we see. But what if the reflection makes us uncomfortable? Gasp! What if our home whispers that we’re overwhelmed by clutter and could use some change? Gulp! Who enjoys that truth? –from Love the … Read more