I get a lot of questions about our hickory hardwood floors and how they’ve stood up over the years with dogs and a busy family. I wanted to answer the most common questions in one place. If you have more, leave a comment and I’ll add them to the list. 1. What kind of flooring … Read more

Hi friends! Courtney (Melissa’s daughter) here. I’m glad to share a tour of my son Forrest’s bedroom in our new Lake House. Last month we moved into our new home, and my parents-in-law joined us in the lower-level MIL suite. We’ve been enjoying the house and slowly making it our own. One of the first … Read more

April 2014 I know a house doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful. We embrace imperfection quite well in our home. Life here is often messy, loud, and a little ridiculous — and that’s okay. Actually, sometimes my life at home is just plain ol’ ridiculous. When we brought the new puppy home the … Read more

Hello everyone — Courtney here. With Easter approaching, I wanted to try a simple, fun way to decorate eggs. I live in Seattle with five friends and we love adding seasonal touches around the house. After browsing many ideas online, I decided to keep it easy and use markers to create designs on hard‑boiled eggs. … Read more

Modern Throw Pillows 1. You Are My Sunshine Pillow 2. Keyhole Pillow 3. Kiva Ash Pillow 4. Trendy Embroidered Arrows Pillow 5. Dotted Trellis Modern Charcoal Pillow Looking to refresh your living space quickly and affordably? Modern throw pillows are an effortless way to update a room’s style. With bold patterns, textured fabrics, and contemporary … Read more

I couldn’t resist adding a few bunnies around the house last weekend. Too soon? I don’t think so. I also have some big news to share—something wonderful is happening in our family and it’s inspiring me to decorate even more for the seasons. Spring and bunnies are a natural pair. With about 28 days until … Read more

Every month we compile the top Inspired Room Style decorating picks from the previous month, gathered from our followers here and on the Inspired Room Style Instagram. We spotlight timeless and on-trend home decor items that make decorating simple and affordable. Here are our favorite finds from November to inspire your home. If you missed … Read more

Source: Small Round Mirror We’re in the middle of a small entry refresh. After a renovation mix-up where the painters used the wrong trim paint formula, we decided to repaint all the trim ourselves. It’s taken longer than expected, but once the trim is done we can move on to the more exciting design details. … Read more

Do you remember last year’s Christmas tree? My beloved woodland tree with its little animals, glittery gold accents, and burlap touches. I adored that look and almost didn’t want to take it down. The woodland theme isn’t gone for good—those sweet characters will likely appear again, whether on a tree or in a fresh display. … Read more

TThe other day I wandered through our local Sunday flea market. Some visits end empty-handed — part of the rhythm of slow decorating — but once in a while I find a little gem that makes every trip worthwhile. This was one of those days. Right at the entrance I spotted an amazing rattan shelving … Read more