5 Spring Room Ideas for Relaxing Sunday Strolls and Scrolls

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@lilypadcottage To celebrate the first day of spring, today’s Strolls and Scrolls features five beautiful rooms that embody the fresh, airy feeling of the season. Each space showcases light, gentle color palettes, natural textures, and thoughtful details that invite you to relax and enjoy the change of season. These interiors are simple, welcoming, and filled … Read more

Family Treasure Hunt Ideas for Fun Outdoor and Indoor Adventures

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Treasure Hunt Ideas Looking for fresh, creative ideas for a fun treasure hunt? Want simple, memorable activities for family time at home or around the neighborhood this summer? Why not plan a pirate-themed treasure hunt or pick another theme your kids love. Our family tried it recently and it was a hit. My husband enjoys … Read more

Life Lately: My Recent Instagram Highlights and Updates

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Botanical Art / Runner / Lights / Door: Ozark Shadows BM / Walls: Swan White Glidden Hope you had a good “spring forward” weekend! I’ve had one of those busy stretches where deadlines and projects all collided. It was a lot to juggle, but that’s part of running a business—work follows you, even when you … Read more

Cottage-Style Pillow Pairings for Spring & Summer Living Rooms

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Thank you to Pottery Barn for gifting the beautiful pillows and throws shown here. While we wait for the new rug and final living room pieces (I’ll share those soon!), I spent some time this week playing with cottage-style pillow pairings and a cozy throw—perfect for spring and summer. A few new pillows can completely … Read more

Spring & Summer Mood Board — Serena and Lily 20% Off Sale

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Photo: Serena and Lily I always look forward to the Serena and Lily sale — their light, summery style feels fresh and effortless. With 20% off everything, it’s the perfect moment to pick up a new favorite piece or two. Their collections mix classic and modern coastal touches that layer seamlessly with pieces you already … Read more

3 Room Inspiration Boards Featuring Red Letter Words Art

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Awhile back on The Inspired Room, we created three inspiration boards in a post titled Three Looks, each showing how to build a cozy reading corner around a single wingback chair. When my friend Dee from Red Letter Words sent a beautiful Joy to the World canvas, we decided to design three new inspiration boards … Read more

Moms Unite: Fresh Ideas, Support, and Community for New Parents

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Moms Unite is currently under construction and is not accepting new advertising at this time. We appreciate your interest and enthusiasm. Our team is working on improvements to provide a better experience, and we expect to relaunch in the fall. Although Moms Unite cannot take new ads right now, many of the partner sites that … Read more

Getting Organized: Step 1 — Assess Your Needs for Lasting Order

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Dining room – Office from Martha Stewart Every August I share simple housekeeping routines on The Inspired Room. These posts are some of the most popular each year because many of us face the same home-management challenges. The topics aren’t always the prettiest, but the behind-the-scenes work is essential — without routines and systems, a … Read more

DIY Mason Jar Snow Globes: Step-by-Step Guide for Winter Decor

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Here’s a simple and charming Christmas decorating idea featured in my recent Christmas house tour. Several readers asked how I made these mason jar snow globes, so below I’ve outlined the easy steps and options to create your own. For the antique blue mason jar (I found mine at a local secondhand store), I added … Read more