I love decorating my home as the seasons change. I don’t rely on heavy, themed décor, but I do enjoy making rooms feel cozy in the cooler months and brighter for spring and summer. Having a neutral foundation—paint colors, rugs, and key furniture—lets me switch out smaller accessories to create a fresh, seasonal look. I … Read more

Create a cozy fall simmer pot to fill your home with warm, natural fragrance. Autumn brings some of my favorite scents—cinnamon, orange, vanilla, and clove—and I prefer real, plant-based aromas to synthetic fragrances. No plug-ins, no chemical sprays, no fragranced cleaning products. Just whole spices, fruit peels, and herbs for a healthier, comforting scent experience. … Read more

Here’s a charming and practical way to use odds and ends around the house to create pretty, creative gift bags and boxes. Thrifty wrapping not only saves money, it adds a personal touch. Gather extra buttons, ribbons, string, scraps of paper, leftover wrapping paper, sprigs of greenery, berries or any small decorations you already have. … Read more

Source: Whale Tail Hooks Over the past few years I’ve been collecting fishing baskets, and several readers asked about the one you saw in my kitchen. I thought I’d share a bit about my small collection and how I use these charming pieces around the house. You can often find similar styles in secondhand shops … Read more

We’ve lived in quite a few houses over the years — this is our eighth home since we were married — and each one has taught us something about making a space feel like ours. Some places take time to mold into a home; that slow transformation can be rewarding, and I’ve enjoyed finding creative … Read more

This spring mood board showcases a layered, charming look that can inspire an entryway, an overlooked wall in a living room or bedroom, or a cozy reading corner. The palette is soft and fresh, relying on texture and nature-inspired accents to create a welcoming, lived-in feeling. Key design takeaways from the mood board: The layered … Read more

I like the simple, homey look of that quilted round tablecloth!{House Beautiful} Wishing you all a wonderful 4th of July weekend! It’s been a busy week for me, and I’m looking forward to some family time and fireworks. How about you? Today we’re trying out the new MckLinky to see if it works better than … Read more

Hello friends — happy weekend! I hope you have a relaxing few days and find a little time to refresh your home and your spirit. Recent posts on The Inspired Room: Below are curated links and ideas to inspire your home projects this week. Enjoy these Home Style Saturdays features and pick an idea to … Read more

Few decorative touches are as welcoming and festive as a seasonal wreath on the door. A wreath can set the tone for the whole home; even if you don’t add any other seasonal decor, a well-chosen wreath makes a bold, cheerful statement. Hanging a wreath often makes me feel more put together and like I’ve … Read more

I’m popping in with a bit of a plant emergency. Apologies for the poor phone photo — I didn’t have time for better shots today, so this will have to do for now. Back to reality after that beautiful cottage farmhouse post, but right now my concern is my plant: my fiddle leaf fig. You … Read more