Happy Monday, friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We were out and about — enjoying family time, visiting with friends, and catching up on some spring cleanup and planting in the yard. I even had a chance to visit with my friend Kate from Centsational Style. Today I wanted to stop in and … Read more

Do you have a dream house? Have you pictured a dream house—the one you would buy in an instant if money and logistics weren’t an issue? I have a few dream houses in my head, actually, which makes choosing just one a delightful problem. Each inspires different ideas, so I don’t mind the indecision. This … Read more

If you’ve ever struggled to create the atmosphere you want at home, you’re not alone. I’m going to share the simple truth no one told me at the start of my homekeeping journey. Years ago I began with vivid dreams of a welcoming home — a place that felt comfortable for our family day to … Read more

How to Hang Garland on the Stove Hood For my stove hood garland I use small adhesive hooks with a sticky back. I place one hook on each side of the hood’s flat ledge, though you can put them wherever your hood design allows. I’ve used this method for years with reliable results. The hooks … Read more

Source: Brass Rabbit Bowl // Similar Wood Bead Garland Want to keep holiday decorating SIMPLE? Decorating for the holidays can feel overwhelming, especially as Christmas approaches. Many of us say we want to simplify the season, yet we’re tempted to add more decorations to create that cozy, festive feeling. You don’t need every seasonal trinket, … Read more

Welcome to Giveaway Day on The Inspired Room! We have three giveaways lined up today that you’re going to love. First up: The Vintage Pearl. I adore jewelry from The Vintage Pearl. Two of my most treasured, sentimental pieces come from this shop, and my latest favorite is the Vintage Silver Charms Necklace pictured below. … Read more

Hi friends! Saturday was gorgeous and the sunshine felt wonderful. Our magnolia tree outside the kitchen window is just about to burst into pink blooms — the sun certainly helped. I hope you’re finally done with snow where you are. I’m so ready for warmer days. I’ll be sharing more updates this week from around … Read more

A while ago I wrote about the idea of placing a small round table in the corner of our living room. Today I want to share the progress I made trying it out. I felt this little corner deserved something useful, so why not make it a small destination with a purpose? Originally I considered … Read more

Anyone else feeling a little like Jack and Lily after this hectic week? I could really use a long, restorative nap. If you need some seasonal cheer this weekend, take a look at my recent post featuring Christmas decor favorites and my annual holiday shop. I haven’t started decorating yet, but I’m definitely gathering ideas … Read more

Want to make your own bed canopy? We made one for our daughter’s room about five years ago and it turned out wonderfully. It also served as a simple way to hide an awkward window behind the bed—if you look closely you can see the fabric pulled back slightly to reveal the window frame. Our … Read more