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My son loves collecting small keepsakes and treasures. We often take leisurely walks around the neighborhood, hand in hand, hunting for little…

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Hi friends, it’s Courtney (Melissa’s daughter). After spending the past year in my parents’ lower level apartment, I’ve moved into a new…

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Over the past few years, I’ve written eleven books about creating a home that feels nourishing and welcoming. Home is very important…

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Lauren Liess Lake houses always feel like summer to me. I grew up living near—or sometimes in—a house on the water, and…

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Christmas Home Tours 2011 Are you getting ready for the Christmas Home Tours at The Inspired Room? I am! My house is…

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via Brooke Giannetti Does your home have curb appeal? This year I focused mostly on indoor projects, so the exterior improvements I…

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Before we move on from the kitchen focus in our Best of the Best Room Makeover summer series and shift (for a…

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Creating a mood board is one of the most useful steps when planning a room. Whether you assemble it digitally, as we…

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Do you want encouragement and inspiration to discover your own authentic decorating style? You don’t need a large budget, a perfect house,…

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Hi friends! This week our youngest, Luke, graduates from high school. I’m excited for summer to begin, yet I also find myself…

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