Studio McGee – Woven Pendants Rattan and bamboo have been classic materials for decades and in recent years they’ve returned strongly to the forefront of home design. Some people are newly obsessed; others, like me, have always appreciated the warmth and texture they bring. Whether you think of them as a trend or a timeless … Read more

Sometimes during uncertain days it helps to look for small, everyday moments of joy. This bunny pitcher made me smile all week. I ordered it on impulse thinking it would be a tiny creamer, but it arrived much larger than I expected — and I love it even more for that. Its size makes a … Read more

Designer Katie Rosenfeld (Michael J. Lee Photography) Welcome to Day Two of my 31 Days of Falling For Fall series! Throughout this series I’ll be sharing rooms, displays and tablescapes that feel cozy or inspiring for fall. Some may surprise you — not every cozy room relies on deep colors or heavy textures. What makes … Read more

Hi friends! Thank you so much for all your kind messages about my new book Dwelling. I’m thrilled to share this project with you and deeply appreciate everyone who has already preordered. If you haven’t had a chance yet, there’s still time to reserve a copy and take advantage of available preorder offers. My daughter … Read more

Dining Room Makeover New Hardwood Floors My hardwood floors are finished and I’m finally sharing the progress. I’m thrilled with how the updates are coming together. With a kitchen remodel happening at the same time, the house has been a busy place, but the dining room is back in use and it feels wonderful to … Read more

Back when we planned our kitchen remodel, our goal was to add as much character as possible into the existing footprint. We weren’t opening walls or expanding the layout, so every change had to work within the space we already had. One simple but effective choice was to soften two small doorways by converting their … Read more

Vintage Art Prints I’ve been searching for vintage sea life prints for a long time, so discovering the Vintage By The Shore Etsy shop this week felt like a small victory. The shop offers a delightful selection of charming, well-preserved prints—exactly the kind of artwork I was hoping to find. I ended up buying six … Read more

HHello and welcome! I’m so happy you’ve stopped by. Today I’m inviting you into my cozy home for a fall tour, and I’m excited to share that five talented blogger friends are joining me on this tour. You’ll find links to their homes below so you can visit each of their fall spaces. Our Fifth … Read more

There are countless ways to boost or refresh your home’s curb appeal, and window and railing planter boxes are one of my favorite additions. They add charm, texture and color to a façade, and best of all they work through every season. Oddly enough, I’ve never owned them myself, but I’ve always wanted them—so why … Read more

Please welcome Tim the Remodeling Guy to The Inspired Room! You may have seen Tim around here or on his blog. The big news is that he’ll be contributing to The Inspired Room. I’ve invited Remodeling Guy to share his remodeling ideas here from time to time. I’m still around (except when I’m away at … Read more