Kylee’s Coffee Station with Ikea Mug Hooks I’ve long loved creating dedicated coffee stations. I’ve been setting up and styling them long before social media made it a trend, so they feel like part of my DNA. This season I gave mine a cozy new name: the Cozy Sips Station. It sounds warm and inviting … Read more

Over the years I’ve shared several music playlists on The Inspired Room—like my Happy Homebody Playlist, my Uplift Playlist, and more (you can find all my playlists here). Today I’m excited to share a new Happy Spring Playlist created to brighten your home and accompany your springtime moments. Whether you’re tidying, hosting friends, gardening, or … Read more

One thing I do every day to feel happier is to incorporate more senses into my daily activities. For years I have believed that our senses influence how we feel at home. They aren’t a cure-all, but paying attention to them makes daily life richer. Senses bring pleasure, help keep us safe, strengthen positive memories, … Read more

The hope of several days of bright sunshine in a row The first delicate spring flowers pushing up through the soil Waking to the cheerful sound of birds outside the window Watching rain fall while the sun breaks through Sweeping away last winter’s dead leaves from the front porch Refreshing planting beds and emptying pots … Read more

I’ve mentioned Dutch doors on this blog so often in the past year that it feels like a refrain: Dutch door, Dutch door, Dutch door. I don’t regret it — the Great Dutch Door Transformation is about to change the feel of this house in a big way. Our house is a very fine little … Read more

Just a quick note to let you know my curated “Fall Nesting” sale at Joss & Main is live now. If you’re ready to refresh your home for the season, the collection is available to browse today. If you aren’t a Joss & Main member yet, signing up is free and you can join using … Read more

Autumn is my favorite season for many reasons, and one of them is enjoying all the cozy fall beverages. I used to visit coffee shops more often in autumn—to meet friends, work, or simply treat myself to a seasonal latte. Over the past few years, however, I began making extra-special coffees at home since I … Read more

Do you want to refresh your home but feel constrained by a small budget? Below are ten practical, budget-friendly decorating ideas to help you update your space without overspending. 1. Buy Ugly Pillows (and Revamp Them) Buying expensive designer pillows quickly adds up. Instead, look for inexpensive or outdated pillows and refresh them with new … Read more

Kitchen Remodel Nine months ago we started a kitchen remodel. Finally, after a long project, it’s finished and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Over that time we documented progress and learned what worked for our family. Below are the final photos and an overview of the choices we made and why they matter. Although the … Read more

Pretty office inspiration from BHG Hello! A little while ago I mentioned we were doing construction downstairs, so I wanted to share an update. This post focuses on the before and progress photos — after shots are still coming, but the change already feels exciting. Since many readers enjoy seeing the process, I’m sharing the … Read more