This post is in partnership with Mitzi by Hudson Valley Lighting We’ve always shuffled lamps around our home. Do you do the same? Whenever furniture is moved or a new season arrives, I reassess the lighting and rearrange lamps and fixtures. Lighting plays a huge role in the mood of our rooms. In the early … Read more

Happy New Year, friends! I’m so grateful you spent time in my home here in 2016. I gathered some favorite posts, projects and memories from The Inspired Room over the past year. It’s always fun to look back over twelve months of ideas, makeovers and little moments that mattered. While 2016 was a season of … Read more

In an earlier post today I shared how I moved a dresser from our bedroom into the living room. As promised, I’m back with a follow-up containing additional sources for similar dressers you might like. You may recall the vintage dresser I used in my previous home (shown above). I love that piece — it … Read more

House Beautiful A sunny yard with a backyard pool feels like a small slice of heaven. The idea of stepping outside each morning and heading straight to the water is irresistible—ideal for relaxation, exercise, and making the most of warm afternoons. If I lived here, I’d make swimming a daily habit. It’s a joyful way … Read more

My daughters and I spent a bright spring afternoon tidying the house. The sun came out and suddenly we were inspired to sort and simplify. When Courtney moved into our lower level a few weeks ago, the change forced us to shuffle rooms and belongings. Instead of letting clutter take over, we used this transition … Read more

Sneak peek of our new fireplace! This post is in partnership with Napoleon Fireplaces What could be cozier or more romantic than a fireplace? The warmth, the gentle glow of the flames and the calm they bring make a fireplace one of the most inviting features in any room. We recently installed a new gas … Read more

Hi friends! Thank you for all the thoughtful and fun comments on the blog this week. I loved hearing from so many of you about your dream homes on the post linked below and on Instagram — you truly are kindred spirits. I hope you’ve had a wonderful week. Recent Posts on The Inspired Room: … Read more

Sources: Farmhouse Sink // Nickel Faucet (linked the same brand, finish and style of faucet I have but I bought mine through deVOL Kitchens, it appears to be a special deVOL edition and the price I paid was far less than the version on Amazon) // More Kitchen sources here I recently discovered Swedish dishcloths … Read more

Wood Bead Light Fixture // More Bedroom Sources I believe in leaving room in our homes for serendipity. With open eyes and an open heart, you can stumble onto pieces that bring more character and joy than anything you could have planned. A home should tell your story, and those unexpected finds often become the … Read more

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] I’m thrilled to announce my brand new book, a project very close to my heart. Over the past several years I’ve focused on streamlining and simplifying my life, learning habits that support an organized home. I discovered that holding on to the wrong items affected how I felt … Read more