Martha Stewart Decoupaged Easter Egg I’ve always thought I should be able to decorate delicate Easter eggs the way Martha Stewart does. Her decoupaged eggs are elegant and timeless, and she even provides a decoupage tutorial for anyone who wants to try the technique. My attempt at a sheet music egg for spring. This week … Read more

Unique Christmas Tree Ideas I enjoy dressing up small trees with unexpected decorations. I don’t spend hours on them, but it’s fun to try something different each season. Last year I used silver spoons on my dining room tree, which was an easy and charming way to make a statement. This year, inspired by family … Read more

One of my main goals this year is to organize my computer. In the past I stored memories in physical boxes and scrapbooks, but today most of our photos, documents, and important files live digitally. Anyone who has lost treasured photos or critical papers knows how painful and time-consuming recovery can be, so it’s worth … Read more

Pallet Project Small Space Garden Update: Below is how it looks today! See the Pallet Garden update here! As you might remember, I’ve been making simple updates to my small back deck this summer. Because our yard hasn’t been landscaped yet, the deck off the kitchen feels exposed to the neighbors and lacks privacy. Sitting … Read more

Many of us set personal goals at the start of a new year, but how often do we set goals for our homes? I make a habit of it. Each year I consider how our home can better support our life—what matters most to our family, which projects or budgets will move us toward those … Read more

I want to create a healthier, happier home for my family, and I know many of you want the same. While we can’t control everything, we can choose which products we bring into our spaces and make simple decisions that reduce unnecessary exposure to potentially harmful ingredients. Recently I discussed hidden toxins that may be … Read more

When I last shared an update on my laundry room progress, it was summer. Time has flown, and with autumn I finally turned my attention indoors to simplify, decorate and nest. This laundry room makeover isn’t complicated or extensive — it’s been a slow, intentional process. For more than five years this room sat at … Read more

Hello! Today I’m traveling to Atlanta for the Haven Conference. If you’re going too, I’d love to meet you. I don’t attend as many conferences as I used to—I’m a bit of a homebody—but I try to make time for one every now and then, and this year it’s Haven. Some time ago a reader … Read more

One of the design choices we made during our kitchen remodel was to install a cabinet-front dishwasher, also known as a panel-ready dishwasher. These models are built to accept a matching cabinet panel so the appliance blends seamlessly with surrounding cabinetry. I wanted a panel-ready dishwasher to create a streamlined, cohesive look in the kitchen. … Read more

Here’s a curated roundup of The Inspired Room’s most-loved decor picks lately, compiled from what our followers favored. These selections include both timeless classics and fresh finds to help you decorate your home affordably and with ease. We regularly share favorite pieces across the blog, my newsletter, the Cottage by the Sea Shop, gift guides, … Read more